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I am not exaggerating when I say that this course has been my favorite to teach in my 13 years at LC. Your materials are so easy to understand and the project workbook is the best comprehensive learning tool I have in any of my classes. Almost all of my students tell me that it is one of their favorite classes to take - even those who are math phobic! Thank you for everything you've done to help me make my class great over the years! Cara Thompson—Lewis-Clark State College
I have taught
math all the way through and including Calculus
II. However, Business Math, using this textbook,
has brought more "thanks" from students
than any class I have taught. They all see the
practicality of the class. It makes them WANT
to learn the material. And I really appreciate
the support provided with the book! It's the
best I have ever used....and I have taught for
32 years! Olivia Foster—Ozarks Technical Community
College
I LOVE
THE WRITING STYLE!!! A+++++. It’s easy
to find books that present all the material in
a technically correct fashion, but difficult
to find books that the students will actually
read and use! The style is far superior to any
other business texts I’ve looked at. Emily
Sullivan—Bates Technical College
Thanks for being such a great support for me and my students. They love your book as much as I do! They say it is the easiest-to-understand book they have ever used. First time most of them have ever felt like they actually understood and can do math problems in their lives! You are the best publisher there is. Never talked to an author of a book in my 43 years of teaching! I always hated teaching math until I found your book.
Jan Jordan--Paris Junior College
The writing style is excellent. As a matter
of fact, I was shocked when I reached the last
page (of the chapter), it reminded me of reading
an enjoyable novel. Richard Paradiso—Thomas
Nelson Community College
Most of my students seem to really enjoy (that may be too strong a word)
having success with math for a change, and I know this textbook has a lot
to do with it. Not only does it make math seem friendlier, but they begin
to see that math really does apply to life! Separating review problems by
unit is nice: I do skip some units and this makes things much easier! This
is the best text I've used; thanks for a wonderful textbook! Tish Holleman— Paris
Junior College, Paris Campus
It is difficult to verify to a student that math is useful when it
is presented in non-useful situations (like, Sally is four years older
then Tom and the sum of their ages is 45: who would ever do a problem
like this to figure out their ages????). The problems in this text are
not contrived. Both my students and I enjoy the writing style immensely.
The approach of the text is one of camaraderie in learning between the
text and student; it is like having a friend along to help the student
with hints and insights. This text is better than other business math
texts I have used - has a personality and more support. Sue Norris — Peninsula
College/Northwest College
I teach at a graphic design college.
My students are very art and design oriented, and often have problems
learning math by the more common analytical methodology. I have used the
text for six years, and have successfully taught hundreds of students
with it. I have had countless students comment on the merits of the book.
The book allows the students to visually deal with math, and speaks to
them in plain, everyday English that they understand. The examples are
clear, the chapters are orderly, and the problems are challenging yet
understandable. Thanks so much for presenting the material in your textbook
as you have. Jill Bandfield— Platt College
The class is going extremely well. The material is very easy for
the students to follow. The students feel they are getting something
to apply in real life. Feedback from the parents has also been
positive. Brenda Lucas — Tunica Institute
(High School)
Other texts seem to hide
the procedure to solve a problem, like it's a secret; this text is very
clear. My students love the Tips. The test disc is awesome! This is the
most user-friendly text I've ever taught from. Rose
Hertel — Columbia Gorge Community College
This text is better than
other texts I have used; one reason - no errors. The writing style
is excellent. This text is very good!
Joe Polidoro —
Berkshire Community College
I absolutely love teaching from Mr. Webber's "Math
for Business and Life." It is exactly
what I was looking for in order to give my
students an informed and useful view of the
math that most people learn only as they go
through life. The instructor's materials, as
well as the customer support, are fantastic,
and my students are thrilled to have a class
where they "learn things that they will
need and will use." This text teaches
students the skills that will be necessary
in order for them to be financially knowledgeable
both in business and in life.
Elizabeth Katz - Delaware Valley High
School
I think this text is probably
the easiest in readability level that I have seen in the business math area.
I like the U-Try-It exercises at the end of each unit. And, I appreciate very
much the Chapter Review Problems being divided by unit; that REALLY makes
it easier to assign homework. The Practice Tests are great too! The Chapter
In A Nutshell is good, giving the students an example of all the steps in
the calculations for the entire chapter at one glance. I especially like the
Fun Corner section; I think a little light-heartedness is necessary to relieve
math anxiety. Jimmie A. Van Alphen — Ozark Technical Community
College
I have found this to be an excellent book for traditional classes and online classes. A number of students have said "I'm keeping this book for my personal library." Whenever students use the Student Hotline, I am told the response has been very quick. I especially appreciate the concise explanations of complex topics in easy-to-understand terminology. The book is very practical for people with different life experiences. Mary Ebey -- Edison Community College
The text is clearly written
and includes both conceptual and specific "how to" instructions
for working problems. My students particularly like the TVM applications,
which are better than those of other business math texts.
Terry Stokes —
Salt Lake Community College
Explanations are in plain English
and there is not an emphasis on vocabulary — which is good for a math
class. Students hate learning definitions in a math class. I like the fact
that you get down to the nitty gritty, and the explanations are easy to understand
and there is not a lot of fluff. I like the use of real life examples, and
the problems appear to be more relevant — more "today." I appreciate
the non-threatening writing style. Jeri Spinner — Idaho State
University
My students
like the writing style. They find the Tips and Chapter in a Nutshell very
helpful. The testing materials are great! The support materials make my job
so much
easier; this is by far the most comprehensive collection of any text I have
used. I also like the comprehensive exercise; it is exactly what students
need to understand how it all comes together. Mike Hoyt— Clover
Park Technical College
The author
does an excellent job of making the subject matter friendly and non-intimidating.
The students like the tips. Often when a student asks for help with a certain
problem, another student will comment "You should have looked at the
Tip - it's right here". My students like the Fun Corner; I try to cover
at least one item from each chapter. My students really enjoy the comprehensive
exercise and take pride in their work. Comments: "It tied all the units
together." "Really fun
to do." "I now see how things work together." Ann Clifton — Paris
Junior College, Greenville Campus
This
text is far superior to other business math texts
I have used! It is simple and to the point: It
covers in 4 pages what it took another text
10 pages to cover. I like the author's wit and the
little guy used in chapter opening
illustrations. The text deals with modern solutions
to modern problems. The support material is exceptional.
I am a big fan! Pat
Cunningham — Dawson Community College
This is not a math text
to get ready for the next math class, but math you can
use. It's the best book I know of. Other texts: "Jill has five less than
three times as many people working for her as Jane. Between them they have......."
What a useless question. Your text is real life. The writing style is great
for my students. Having the homework problems mirror the review problems helps
me, and
my students stay organized. Lots of instructor support. Terry
Moore —
Platt College, LA Campus
This is the type of book I have
been looking for. James
Ellis—Central Oregon Community College
I really like the humor of the author. It makes
the reading much more interesting. I found myself reading
along just to see what comment the author would make
next. Linda
Flanery—Sisseton
Wahpeton Community College
The book is easy to use, fun, and teaches math with
humor. It uses current, life-like problems, making
it easy for students to want to learn the material. Juanita
Irvin—Dine’ College
I LOVE the Fun Corner. What a
GREAT GREAT part of the book! Roxane
Barrows — Hocking Technical College
The content is easy to read. I
believe my students would actually read this material
because of the writing style. Yvonne Block—College
of Lake County
Best Bmath text I’ve reviewed in 14 years
of teaching. Al Eferstein—Lindsey
Wilson College
While the material is thoroughly covered, it is
not intimidating like other texts. I LOVE the positive,
lighthearted comments. Rosemary Fajgier—Burlington
County College
I am especially impressed with
TIP boxes—what
a great learning tool!! Tatyana
Pashnyak—Bainbridge
Junior College
I know from experience that students
love the author’s
conversational, humorous writing style. The explanations
are given in as few words as possible, while still
completely explaining the concept. Students often comment
that this business math course is the best math class
they have ever taken because it represents real life. Julie
Sage—Lewis & Clark
State College
I like the author’s style
or voice. He makes me smile. I felt as if I were
receiving individual attention, being instructional
while at the same time affable. JoAnne
Strickland—California
Maritime Academy, State University
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