Financial Algebra: Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications is a substantive modeling course for all students that teaches and uses advanced algebra in the content areas of discretionary spending, banking, credit, auto and home ownership, employment, taxes, investments, entrepreneurship, retirement, & budgeting. The program draws upon selected topics from Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Statistics and Probability. Students need only an Algebra 1 prerequisite. The newest edition includes the most recent IRS tax code updates and how they affect our daily lives. Over the decades, the program has proven to be a motivating, engaging, and rewarding experience for all students.

About the Author
Richard Sgroi is a well-known mathematics teacher, author, and speaker at mathematics conferences throughout the U.S. Dr. Sgroi received his Ph.D. from New York University. Over the course of their 25-year careers, Gerver and Sgroi have developed teaching methods to unmask the mystery of mathematics with applications to music, business, finance, and practical living skills. Together they authored Sound Foundations: A Mathematics Simulation, which received recognition from the U.S. Department of Education s Program Effectiveness Panel and was included in the publication, Educational Programs that Work. Robert Gerver is a well-known mathematics teacher, author, and speaker at mathematics conferences throughout the U.S. Robert Gerver received his undergraduate degree from Queens College of the City University of New York where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He received his Ph.D. from New York University. Dr. Gerver has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching for New York state.


Book Information
ISBN 9780357423509
Author Richard J. Sgroi
Format Hardback
Imprint South Western Educational Publishing
Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
Weight(grams) 1860g
Dimensions(mm) 284mm * 223mm * 38mm