A Basic Approach to Precalculus Trigonometry: Preparing to Succeed in Calculus

" provides a concise, accessible introduction to trigonometry for high school and first-year college and university students. The book builds up the skill sets needed to succeed in college and university calculus courses. The material is organized into five chapters: rational functions; trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; applications of trigonometric functions, and sequences and series. Within each section all math terms are well-defined before instruction. The instruction is then organized into manageable, easily assimilated chunks with example problems and their solutions, followed by practice opportunities. Once an instructional unit is completed, all steps are listed in box format to help students organize and remember information. breaks mathematical concepts down into steps that students can approach with ease and practice with confidence. The book prepares students who are new to trigonometry to succeed in more advanced courses. earned her Ph.D. at the University of Alabama. She is an associate professor of mathematics at Tuskegee University. holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and is now an assistant professor at Tuskegee University. is an assistant professor at Tuskegee University. She holds a Ph.D from Auburn University. earned his Ph.D. at Auburn University and is now an associate professor at Tuskegee University."