Martin-Gay, Prealgebra, 9th Edition
Elayn Martin-Gay’s student-centric approach is woven seamlessly throughout her texts and MyMathLab® for School from Pearson courses. New features in the 9th edition, published by Pearson, include:
- Section Lecture Video series merges study skills and math concepts.
- Getting Ready for the Test video solutions and Chapter Test Prep videos help students the night before a test.
- Set-Up and Solve exercises ask students to first determine how they'd approach a problem before
- Growth mindset videos and exercises help students overcome the “I've never been good at math” attitude.
College-Level Prealgebra Program for Middle and High Schoolers with Digital Integration
Prealgebra, 9th Edition, continues Elayn Martin-Gay’s focus on student success with study skills more tightly integrated into the resources, updated applications to highlight math’s relevancy, and more.
New Video Series
An entirely new Section Lecture Video series merges study skills with mathematics instruction. Common errors and study tips are addressed along with the math. All videos are 100% presented by Elayn Martin-Gay in her friendly, approachable style.
Lessons Paired with Relevant, Modern Applications
Updated real-life applications and data keep content relevant for today's students. Updated application topics include SIM cards, streaming music, organic foods and wearable technology.
Conceptual Projects
A revised Key Concept Activity Workbook includes updated Extension Exercises, Exploration Activities, Conceptual Exercises, and Group Activities. These activities are a great way to engage students in conceptual projects and exploration as well as group work.
Re-tooled Exercise Sets
Revised Exercise Sets have been carefully examined and updated. Special focus has been placed on making sure that even- and odd-numbered exercises are carefully paired, and that real-life applications are updated.
College-Level Prealgebra Program for Middle and High Schoolers with Digital Integration
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Built-in Study skills and Support
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Reinforcement Features Tie Skills Together
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End-of-Chapter Support Resources
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Support Options for Underprepared Students
Built-in Study skills and Support
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Study SkillsAn emphasis on study skills is incorporated through the text.
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Tips for Success in MathIn-text study skills resources include Section 1.1, Tips for Success in Mathematics, in which Elayn covers important strategies for success.
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More In-Text ResourcesAdditional in-text resources include the Student Resources section in the back of the text, which include Study Skill Builders, a Study Guide Outline, and Practice Final Exam.
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Step-by-Step ExamplesDetailed step-by-step examples provide guidance for students; practice margin exercises, paired with each example, actively involve students in the learning process.
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Helpful HintsHelpful Hints, strategically placed where students are most likely to need immediate reinforcement, help students avoid common trouble areas and mistakes.
Reinforcement Features Tie Skills Together
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Concept ChecksConcept Checks throughout the section allow students to gauge their grasp of an idea as it is presented.
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Integrated ReviewIntegrated Review mid-chapter exercise sets provide students with mixed review, giving them the chance to assimilate new concepts they’ve learned over several sections.
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Check Students’ UnderstandingVocabulary, Readiness, and Video Check questions precede each section’s exercise set, and check their understanding of the section they’ve just covered.
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MyMathLab® for SchoolAll Vocabulary, Readiness, & Video Check questions are now assignable in MyMathLab for School from Pearson via Drag and Drop format.
End-of-Chapter Support Resources
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Getting Ready for the TestGetting Ready for the Test exercises precede each Chapter Test to check students’ conceptual understanding of the topics in the chapter and help catch common errors.
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Video SolutionsVideo Solutions of all Getting Ready for the Test exercises can be found in MyMathLab for School. They contain brief explanations and reminders of material in the chapter.
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Video SolutionsNew! Premade Learning Catalytics questions, marked in blue, are available for the Getting Ready for the Test exercises.
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End-of-Chapter MaterialsAdditional end-of-chapter material includes Chapter Highlights, Chapter Review exercises, Mixed Review, a Chapter Test, and Cumulative Review.
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Chapter Test Prep VideosChapter Test Prep Videos cover the solutions for all exercises in the text’s Chapter Test.
Support Options for Underprepared Students
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Integrated ReviewIntegrated Review provides embedded and personalized review of prerequisite topics with relevant chapters. Students can check their skills and practice the topics they need to focus on.
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Study Skills ActivitiesUpdated Study Skills activities provide helpful information, tips, and strategies on a variety of essential skills and include ways for students to try and figure out the strategy on their own.
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Skill BuilderSkill Builder assignments in MyMathLab® for School from Pearson offer adaptive practice designed to increase students’ abilities to complete their assignments via just-in-time, in-assignment practice.
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More Videos and ExercisesMindset-focused videos and exercises encourage students to maintain a positive attitude about learning, value their own ability to grow, and view mistakes as a learning opportunity.
Online Platform for Your Prealgebra Curriculum
MyMathLab® for School from Pearson is the world’s leading online tutorial and assessment program for teaching and learning mathematics, whether you’re looking for a 100% digital solution or digital support for a blended program. MyMathLab for School courses provide you with:
- Interactive practice with immediate feedback
- Flexible course designs to fit your course
- Comprehensive gradebook with enhanced reporting
- Complete eText, accessible anywhere with the Pearson eText app
Martin-Gay, Prealgebra, 9th Edition, Frequently Asked Questions
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What topics are included in the Table of Contents?1. The Whole Numbers
- 1.1 Study Skill Tips for Success in Mathematics
- 1.2 Place Value, Names for Numbers, and Reading Tables
- 1.3 Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers, and Perimeter
- 1.4 Rounding and Estimating
- 1.5 Multiplying Whole Numbers and Area
- 1.6 Dividing Whole Numbers
- Mid-Chapter Review: Operations on Whole Numbers
- 1.7 Exponents and Order of Operations
- 1.8 Introduction to Variables, Algebraic Expressions, and Equations
2. Integers and Introduction to Solving Equations- 2.1 Introduction to Integers
- 2.2 Adding Integers
- 2.3 Subtracting Integers
- 2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers
- Mid-Chapter Review: Integers
- 2.5 Order of Operations
- 2.6 Solving Equations: The Addition and Multiplication Properties
3. Solving Equations and Problem Solving- 3.1 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
- 3.2 Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication Properties
- Mid-Chapter Review: Expressions and Equations
- 3.3 Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
- 3.4 Linear Equations in One Variable and Problem Solving
4. Fractions and Mixed Numbers- 4.1 Introduction to Fractions and Mixed Numbers
- 4.2 Factors and Simplest Form
- 4.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
- 4.4 Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions, Least Common Denominator, and Equivalent Fractions
- 4.5 Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
- Mid-Chapter Review: Summary on Fractions and Operations on Fractions
- 4.6 Complex Fractions and Review of Order of Operations
- 4.7 Operations on Mixed Numbers
- 4.8 Solving Equations Containing Fractions
5. Decimals- 5.1 Introduction to Decimals
- 5.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals
- 5.3 Multiplying Decimals and Circumference of a Circle
- 5.4 Dividing Decimals
- Mid-Chapter Review: Operations on Decimals
- 5.5 Fractions, Decimals, and Order of Operations
- 5.6 Solving Equations Containing Decimals
- 5.7 Decimal Applications: Mean, Median, and Mode
6. Ratio, Proportion, and Triangle Applications- 6.1 Ratios and Rates
- 6.2 Proportions
- Mid-Chapter Review: Ratio, Rate, and Proportion
- 6.3 Proportions and Problem Solving
- 6.4 Square Roots and the Pythagorean Theorem
- 6.5 Congruent and Similar Triangles
7. Percent- 7.1 Percents, Decimals, and Fractions
- 7.2 Solving Percent Problems with Equations
- 7.3 Solving Percent Problems with Proportions
- Mid-Chapter Review: Percent and Percent Problems
- 7.4 Applications of Percent
- 7.5 Percent and Problem Solving: Sales Tax, Commission, and Discount
- 7.6 Percent and Problem Solving: Interest
8. Graphing and Introduction to Statistics and Probability- 8.1 Pictographs, Bar Graphs, Histograms, Line Graphs, and Introduction to Statistics
- 8.2 Circle Graphs
- 8.3 The Rectangular Coordinate System and Paired Data
- Mid-Chapter Review: Reading Graphs
- 8.4 Graphing Linear Equations in Two Variables
- 8.5 Counting and Introduction to Probability
9. Geometry and Measurement- 9.1 Lines and Angles
- 9.2 Perimeter
- 9.3 Area, Volume, and Surface Area
- Mid-Chapter Review: Geometry Concepts
- 9.4 Linear Measurement
- 9.5 Weight and Mass
- 9.6 Capacity
- 9.7 Temperature and Conversions Between the U.S. and Metric Systems
10. Exponents and Polynomials- 10.1 Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
- 10.2 Multiplication Properties of Exponents
- Mid-Chapter Review: Operations on Polynomials
- 10.3 Multiplying Polynomials
- 10.4 Introduction to Factoring Polynomials
Appendix A: Tables- A.1 Tables of Geometric Figures
- A.2 Table of Percents, Decimals, and Fraction Equivalents
- A.3 Table on Finding Common Percents of a Number
- A.4 Table of Squares and Square Roots
Appendix B: Quotient Rule and Negative Exponents
Appendix C: Scientific Notation
Appendix D: Geometric Formulas
Student Resources:
- Study Skills Builders
- Bigger Picture–Study Guide Outline
- Practice Final Exam
- Answers to Selected Exercises
- Solutions to Selected Exercises
- Video Answer Section
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About the Author: Elayn Martin-Gay
Elayn Martin-Gay has taught mathematics at the University of New Orleans for more than 25 years. Her numerous teaching awards include the local University Alumni Association's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and Outstanding Developmental Educator at University of New Orleans, presented by the Louisiana Association of Developmental Educators.
Prior to writing textbooks, Elayn Martin-Gay developed an acclaimed series of lecture videos to support developmental mathematics students. These highly successful videos originally served as the foundation materials for her texts. Today, the videos are specific to each book in her series. She has also created Chapter Test Prep Videos to help students during their most “teachable moment” (as they prepare for a test) along with Instructor-to-Instructor videos that provide teaching tips, hints, and suggestions for every developmental mathematics course including basic mathematics, prealgebra, beginning algebra, and intermediate algebra.
Elayn is the author of 13 published textbooks and an Interactive Assignment MyLab Math course, all specializing in developmental mathematics courses. She has also published series in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry. She has participated as an author across the broadest range of educational materials: textbooks, videos, tutorial software, and courseware. This provides an opportunity of various combinations for an integrated teaching and learning package offering great consistency for the student.