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Precalculus with Trigonometry: Concepts and Connections

1 review
Paul A. Foerster

Key Curriculum, 2002

It's ok.
The book is okay, not really great or bad. Just that it contains too many practice problems that do not derive from concrete examples because either the examples aren't plentiful enough or there is none of them. I hate those warm-up questions because there is usually no background information first. I especially liked the inclusion of harmonic analysis where I could learn how to construct ...

Calculus Concepts and Applications

3 reviews
Paul A. Foerster

Key Curriculum Pr, 1998

An excellent book from an excellent teacher.
This book made a difficult subject (calculus) easy to understand through its effective use of diagrams, examples, and word problems. I would not have been able to survive Calculus BC AP without it.

Algebra 1

1 review
Paul A. Foerster

Prentice Hall, 2006

This listing is incorrect. The ISBN-10 is the Student; and the ISBN-13 is the Teacher Edition.
The ISBN-10/ASIN listed 0131657089 is for the Student Edition; the ISBN-13 9780131657090 is for the Teacher Edition. BUYER BEWARE!!!

Algebra and Trigonometry: Classics Edition (Prentice Hall Classics)

1 review
Paul A. Foerster

Pearson Prentice Hall, 2005

School Book
I bought this book as a backup for the one we use in school. The book itself is good with explaining most concepts, but not always clear. Overall, I would suggest this book.

Calculus Explorations

1 review
Paul A. Foerster

Key Curriculum Press, 1998

Calculus warm-ups and lesson-starters.
This book contains 87 "explorations" which are organized by topic. Each exploration page consists of about 7 problems and the pages are organized by topic. There is an exploration for almost every topic covered in a standard calculus class. The solutions are concisely and thoroughly written. Overall, I think the authors have done an excellent job writing this book.

Precalculus With Trigonometry

1 review
Paul A. Foerster

Pearson Prentice Hall, 1993

Not so great. Thanks.
It's got really bad binding and it's usually incomprehensible. I am good at math, but I got really lost when I tried to use it to figure anything out...but nice try, Foerster!

Algebra & Trigonometry

6 reviews
Paul Foerster

Addison-Wesley, 1994

Excellent High School Honors Algebra Text
I used this text in 9th Grade Honors Algebra and found that It is one of the best Algreba texts written. I used Mr. Foerster's Basic Algebra book in 8th grade. His explaniation of the topics were very clear and to the point. His exercises make you think and learn. You could learn Algebra without a teacher with this book. I do not think you could find a better Algebra/Basic Trig text.

Algebra I: Expressions, Equations, and Applications

9 reviews
Paul A. Foerster

Pearson Prentice Hall, 1994

Provides a strong foundation in algebra.
Foerster's text provides the student with a strong foundation in algebra. Topics are introduced incrementally. Before Foerster introduces a new idea, he first makes sure that the reader has a strong understanding of the concepts on which the new idea is based. His exposition, which can seem pedantic at times, is clear and effective. The numerous examples he provides are explained in ...