Calculus: Early Transcendentals, AP Edition, 12th Edition
Authors: Howard Anton & Irl C. Bivens
Grades 9–12
Courses: AP® Calculus AB & AP Calculus BC
In the newly revised edition, an expert team of mathematicians delivers a rigorous and intuitive exploration of calculus, introducing polynomials, rational functions, exponentials, logarithms, and trigonometric functions late in the text.
Using the Rule of Four, the authors present mathematical concepts from verbal, algebraic, visual, and numerical points of view. The book includes numerous exercises, applications, and examples that help readers learn and retain the concepts discussed within.
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Prepare Students for Success on the AP Calculus AB and BC Exams
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Flexible structure: Adapts to various teaching styles, allowing customization of topic order and an emphasis on technology to suit each instructor's approach.
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Balanced rigor and clarity: Combines precise mathematical rigor with clear explanations, distinguishing between formal proofs and motivational arguments.
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Rule of Four and visualizations: Enhances understanding by presenting calculus concepts verbally, algebraically, visually, and numerically.
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Career-relevant preparation: Provides a strong calculus foundation for careers in engineering, science, and business, with additional reviews of trigonometry and polynomial equations.
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