Technology and an investigative pedagogy are powerful tools for
fostering in-depth understanding of mathematics concepts. 
Investigating College Algebra and Trigonometry with
Technology presents the core concepts of College Algebra and
Trigonometry within a technology-oriented, data-driven, applied
framework that embraces investigative, collaborative
learning.  With this text, students use graphing
calculators, and optionally Microsoft® Excel and other
technologies, to explore patterns and to make, test, and generalize
conjectures. Most importantly, investigations?which engage
students in analysis of real-world data?promote collaboration
and bring relevance to the mathematics students are learning.
The American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges
(AMATYC) and the Mathematical Association of America?s
Committee on Undergraduate Programs in Mathematics (CUPM) set
standards for meaningful and relevant mathematics and the
refocusing of the College Algebra and Trigonometry course. This
text follows their recommendations for using technology,
experiencing varied applications of mathematics, and having
opportunities to solve problems, reason critically, exhibit
persistence, and test conjectures through investigations and data
analysis.