The problems are the right type to engage students in thinking about the concepts and to develop skills and ability to apply the calculus'. The book is well organized, the material is clearly presented, and there is an abundance of problems of varying levels. The second item is the paring down of the calculus material to an amount that…allows me enough room to add the various exploratory activities that I have my classes use., Among the strengths of this text are the clear writing styles of the author, the use of color and diagrams throughout the book, the excellent organization of the book, the superb set of ancillaries both for the student and the instructor, and the excellent homework exercises., "Stewart does a good job in extracting the best parts from calculus reform efforts and traditional approaches. I can embellish, add, emphasize or not easily. The first is the concise language that Stewart uses. The second item is the paring down of the calculus material to an amount that.allows me enough room to add the various exploratory activities that I have my classes use., I have appreciated two main things from this textbook.
(Some restrictions may apply).I have appreciated two main things from this textbook. The following complimentary resources are available to instructors only upon adoption of the text. Provides strategies for problem solving to improve understanding of the material. Student Study Guide for Student's using Stewart's Multivariable Calculus: Concepts and Contexts, 2E. Reinforces student understanding of calculus with additional explanations, worked-out examples, and practice problems. Also included are solutions to all Concept Check questions. This Student Solutions Manual, written by Dan Clegg, contains detailed solutions to the odd-numbered exercises in each chapter section, review section, True-False Quiz, and Focus on Problem Solving section. This Student Solutions Manual, written by Jeff Cole, contains detailed solutions to the odd-numbered exercises in each chapter section, review section, True-False Quiz, and Focus on Problem Solving section. Each chapter ends with a summary and a set of exercises. Teaches students to use Derive to solve problems in calculus with student projects and weekly labs.Īvailable as PDFs at CalcLabs with Maple (SV), (CC)Ĭontains computer lab projects, sample syllabi, troubleshooting tips, and programming with Maple. Instructors, please contact your sales representative if you would like information on other packaging alternatives. Please note that some items are automatically packaged with the text and are not sold separately.
The following resources are available to enhance student learning and most are available separately for student purchase. TEC also contains Homework Hints for representative exercises from the text (indicated in blue in the text). The simulation modules in TEC include audio explanations of the concept, along with exercises, examples, and instructions.
Tools for Enriching Calculus-TEC-functions both as a powerful presentation tool for instructors, and as a tutorial environment in which students can explore and review selected topics. Please scroll down for instructors' supplements. Miscellaneous resources for students and teachers.