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Success In Mathematics

Materials and Technology for Education Limited (MTE Ltd.) is a publishing company attempting to ensure student success by changing the way mathematics is being presented. MTE publishes a series of math ematical texts with accompanying Instructor’s Manuals and Test Kits, which emphasize understanding math concepts and utilize a critical thinking approach to problem solving to promote success. MTE began its research at Central Michigan University, working with students who had failed the mathematics entrance exam, even though they had done well in high school math. Over 80% of the students completing the research program were successful, scoring at least 87.5% on comprehension tests.

The MTE textbooks incorporate several unique features to build understanding and enhance critical thinking. The materials include exercises that support the understanding of math vocabulary and facilitate the reading of mathematics texts, as well as, open ended questions to promote discussions of math concepts. The series also includes the traditional sets of drills and practice exercises and problem sets when appropriate. MTE Test Kits allow a student to pre-test and identify concepts they already understand (and can “skip”) or those that will require careful study in order to achieve mastery. A customer stated “This is the way I wish I had learned math, it is understandable, making it fun.”

The MTE text series creates a stairway to Calculus. Step one is Competency Arithmetic (a reexamination of arithmetic); step two is Geometric and Measurement Topics (a pre-algebra-geometry text); step three is Beginning Algebra (Algebra-I); followed by Intermediate Algebra (Algebra-II); ending with Pre-Calculus (advanced algebra & trigonometry). The MTE text presentation is clean, attractive, and readable. Explanation of concepts is complete and helps students tackle and master the material. Graphics are used to help explain concepts.

MTE Ltd., 3095 So. Trenton St., Denver, Colorado 80231-4164 or call 303-696-0839; www.actionmathematics.com

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