Visualization & Conceptual Understanding

Features

Pearson authors have developed the following features within MyLab Math to help students build a conceptual framework and help encourage visualization.

CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING

Workspace Assignments

Workspace Assignments allow students to work through an exercise step-by-step and show their mathematical reasoning as they progress. Students receive immediate feedback after they complete each step, and helpful hints and videos are available for guidance when students need it. When accessed via a mobile device, Workspace exercises use handwriting recognition software that allows students to write out their answers with their finger or a stylus.

Watch the video  Read the Workspace flyer

CONCEPTUAL LEARNING

Video Assessment Exercises

Videos can now be assigned in MyLab Math with correlating assessment exercises to check students’ conceptual understanding of important math concepts.

VISUALIZATION

Guided Visualizations

Many College Algebra titles include Guided Visualizations that bring mathematical concepts to life. These animated figures help students visualize the concepts through directed explorations and purposeful manipulation. They encourage active learning, critical thinking, and conceptual learning.

The Guided Visualizations are located in the Multimedia Library and can be assigned as homework with correlating assessment exercises. Additional Exploratory Exercises are available to help students think more conceptually about the figures and provide an excellent framework for group projects or lecture discussion. They are based in HTML, so they are compatible with iPad and tablet devices.

View an interactive sample  View an Exploratory Exercises worksheet

VISUALIZATION

Schulz/Briggs/Cochran Precalculus

The Schulz/Briggs/Cochran eText with MyLab Math strengthens the connection between precalculus and calculus in a way that’s never been done before. Interactive figures create a mathematical story, supporting visual connections that help students internalize relationships. This innovative, visual approach helps student success in precalculus and provides a foundation for success in calculus.

For more information, please download the Schulz/Briggs/Cochran Precalculus course at www.mymathlab.com or visit www.pearsonhighered.com/schulzprecalcseries.

VISUALIZATION

Enhanced Graphing Functionality

Enhanced graphing functionality within MyLab Math now allows students to graph 3-point quadratic functions, 4-point cubic graphs, and transformations.

Watch a video:

GRAPHING 3-POINT QUADRATIC AND 4-POINT CUBIC FUNCTIONS

GRAPHING TRANSFORMATIONS

Videos