Indiana University Northwest

Department of Mathematics
and Actuarial Science

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Fall 2009 Textbook Information

M  7 is being taught in two different formats during this semester: traditional or over World Wide Web.

 

World Wide Web Classes will be using the ALEKS web based learning system, that requires purchase of ALEKS users license. There are two ways to purchase the license:
    1.You may purchase an ALEKS manual (workbook) from the bookstore. This manual contains a supplemental workbook along with your user license which is what you will need to enroll in the class.   
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The second way is to purchase your user license online with a credit card.  This method is significantly less expensive than the first, and generally meets the student’s need since the workbook is not used for the class. Your instructor will help you with the enrollment process on the first day of class.

 

Traditional M  7  classes are using  textbook  Beginning and Intermediate Algebra by Lial, Hornsby, and McGinnis, Fourth Edition. 

Tightly integrated with Lial/Hornsby/McGinnis textbook is MyMathLab, a web based learning tool designed to help you with your homework.  MyMathLab contains:
     1.Immediate feedback as to whether your answer is right or wrong
     2.Step-by-step instruction for the problems you do not understand.
     3.Video or animated tutorials for many of the problems.
You can obtain MyMathLab conveniently in one of two ways.
     1.Purchase a new book in IU Northwest bookstore.  MyMathLab license is included at no additional cost.
 
     2.Purchase MyMathLab over the web using a credit card (cost $52.50).
An important consideration for you is that MyMathLab contains the textbook in electronic form.  Therefore, as long as you are connected to the web, you will have full access to the textbook from MyMathLab.  Some may find this sufficient and not require a physical textbook. 
The department of Mathematics recommends use of MyMathLab as an excellent learning tool to all students. Some instructors use MyMathLab as integral part of the course.  If you make an individual decision to use MyMathLab as an at-home practice tool, see your instructor for MyMathLab Course ID.
 

If you have additional questions, please contact  Prof. Odefey  or Math Department Coordinator.