1. May 2008 California State University, Los Angeles

2. Algebra is not just about the x.... It is also about the WHY.

3. Who is adopting Tussy this spring? All of the above are new adoptions for summer/fall 2008

4. Let’s Hear from the Author! Alan S. Tussy, Professor M.S., Applied Mathematics Please click on the video to start. If it does not open, please open it from your flash drive.

5. Alan Tussy, Citrus College (626) 914-8782 atussy@citruscollege.edu

6. STRATEGYWHY NOW TRY AUTHOR NOTES New Example Structure Sample Chapter Page References Pages 3 (1.1, Example 1) Page 203 (3.1, Example 3) Page 565 (7.2, Example 4) Page 869 (9.7, Example 2)

7. Tussy New Example Structure

8. New Example Structure Unique & Heavily Revised Study Sets What is engaging about Tussy/Gustafson’s 4 th edition revision and how will it lead the market?

9. Vocabulary Concepts Notation Practice Challenge Problems Writing Review Unique & Heavily Revised Study Sets

10. Guided PracticeGuided Practice –Linked to the NEW Example Structure. –Level of Progression is seamless Try It YourselfTry It Yourself –Mixed Problems –Students on their Own Innovative & Heavily Revised Study Sets See Section 4.3 Pages 338-341

11. Tussy/Gustafson 6% more exercises than Blitzer 16% more exercises than Martin-Gay 32% more exercises than Miller/O’Neill 53% more exercises than Messersmith Study Sets: the most extensive in the algebra market* * For purposes of comparison, only 2009 copyright titles were analyzed. Blitzer, Martin-Gay, and Miller/O’Neill exercises figures based on a comparison of Tussy and Martin-Gay splits. Messersmith figures based on comparison of combo books. Please let us know if you would like a comparison of Tussy to a pre-2009 title.

12. Extra Support for Faculty: the Instructor’s Resource Binder Student Activities Teaching Guide Classroom Overheads Assessments

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