classical mathematical theory and effective problem solving strategies required to help grade 7-12 students master math content. Developed especially for math teachers, by math teachers, The Problem Solver provides a one-stop review of need-to-know fundamental mathematics content in the following areas: general properties of the real numbers, goups and fields, geometry, trigonometry, functions, vectors, conic sections, statistics, calculus, linear algebra and discrete mathematics. Authors Cook and Romalis have compiled accessible theory and test-drive applications from university level Middle and Secondary level content area mathematics courses to provide a solid reference for math educators who want to: * Prepare to pass the Praxis II and other state mandated licensing exams. * Supplement standard mathematics methods courses. * Develop effective Math Content for math teachers and their students. * Quickly and thoroughly review traditional math theory & ready-to-use problems. Special features include: * Tested problems and solutions from real-life mathematics teachers who take you step-by-step through classical mathematical theory and practical applications to provide a rigorous review for pre-service and in-service math instructors as well as basic math content for their students. * Reproducible materials provide ready-to-use mathematics review tools to help curriculum developers, teacher educators and mathematics instructors design coursework especially for individuals interested in teaching secondary mathematics. * Clear graphic illustrations are provided throughout the text for reproducible, easy-to-follow mathematical theory and solutions. * Chapter summaries allow readers to easily navigate this comprehensive guide for chapter objectives and key mathematical concepts. * Subject index provides a quick-reference that helps busy educators use the text non-sequentially. * Resource listings allow educators to customize staff and math curriculum development programs that meet the diverse needs and standards of their individual schools, districts, and states.

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