K. Elayn Martin-Gay focuses on enhancing a traditional emphasismastering the basicswith innovative pedagogy and a meaningful, integrated learning program. Three goals drive her authorship: increase student motivation, build confidence and encourage mastery of basic skills and concept. 4-color hardback text with completely integrated teaching and learning package. New "Spotlight on Decision Making" applications introduce workplace and job-related career situations to encourage students to make judgements and develop life skills. New and updated Exercise Sets, Real-World Applications reinforce concepts crucial to students' success in developmental math. The Problem Solving Process has been refined from six steps to four: Understand, Translate, Solve and Interpret. Problem Solving is introduced early and reinforced often. New video icons and geometry icons, revised art program and enhanced pedagogy help students to master algebra concepts. Integrates MathPro 5 and MathPro 4, Tutor Center, Test Bank, CD-ROM Index, CW, Instructor to Instructor Video.