We’re excited to announce the release of the 3rd Edition of Introductory & Intermediate Algebra, a high-quality combination title designed to support both corequisite models and two-course developmental algebra sequences.
This new edition helps students build algebra skills for future math courses through active learning, practical examples, and real-world applications.
Introductory & Intermediate Algebra, 3rd Edition
Topics include:
- Real numbers
- Linear equations and inequalities
- Exponents and polynomials
- Quadratic equations
- Complex numbers
- Conic sections
- Sequences and series
Students build conceptual understanding while engaging with skill-based and application-driven content.
Let’s Take A Look At What’s New
Expanded Practice & Assessment Questions
To meet a wide range of learning styles and provide more opportunities for skill development, we’ve expanded both the courseware and textbook practice materials.
In the Courseware:
- 1,400+ new questions
- 360 application-based
- 3,500+ total questions
In the Textbook:
- 1,892 new exercises
- 909 new Concept Checks (Total: 925)
- 369 new Practice Exercises (Total: 5,468)
- 574 new Application Exercises (Total: 1,092)
- 38 new Writing & Thinking Exercises (Total: 195)
- 2 new Collaborative Learning Exercises (Total: 5)
- 7,685 total textbook exercises
Completion Examples & Margin Exercises: Completion examples in the content guide students with partial solutions and an answer key at the end, while corresponding margin exercises for each example reinforce understanding through immediate practice.
New & Updated Instructional Content
This edition reflects feedback from instructors and students, with updates that promote academic success and more seamless instruction.
- Streamlined table of contents and a redesigned textbook with a modern layout improve content flow, readability, and the overall student experience.
- New chapter: Strategies for Academic Success
- Covers time management, test-taking strategies, note-taking, and stress reduction to help students thrive in any math course.
- New lesson: Least Common Multiple of Polynomials
- Updated examples and lesson content for modern relevance and improved clarity
- New and updated calculator instructions
Real-World Connections & Application-Based Learning
We’ve added new projects, exercises, and contextual content to help students see how algebra connects to everyday life.
- 26 ready-to-assign chapter projects (two per chapter) promote collaboration and connect math to hands-on, real-world scenarios.
- “Connections” chapter openers link key concepts to everyday experiences, building engagement from the start.
- Application-based exercises in both courseware and textbook create a cohesive learning experience that helps develop real-world problem-solving skills.
Want a Closer Look?
Request demo access to explore the student experience firsthand or get a free review copy of the 3rd edition textbook today!
Recent posts