Tom Carson’s first teaching experience was teaching guitar as an undergraduate student studying electrical engineering. That experience helped him to realize that his true gift and passion are for teaching. He earned his MAT in mathematics at the University of South Carolina. In addition to teaching at Midlands Technical College, Columbia State Community College, and Franklin Classical School, Tom has served on the faculty council and has been a board member of the South Carolina Association of Developmental Educators (SCADE). Ever the teacher, Tom teaches outside the classroom by presenting at conferences such as NADE, AMATYC, and ICTCM on topics such as Combating Innumeracy, Writing in Mathematics, and Implementing a Study System.

• 1. Whole Numbers 2. Integers 3. Expressions and Polynomials 4. Equations 5. Fractions and Rational Expressions 6. Decimals 7. Ratios, Proportions, and Measurement 8. Percents 9. More with Geometry and Graphs Answers Photo Credits Glossary Index Index of Applications