Foundations: The 5th edition of the text provides students with a clear understanding of the ideas of calculus as a solid foundation for subsequent courses in mathematics and other disciplines.

Rule of Four: Encourages students with a variety of learning styles to expand their knowledge by presenting ideas and concepts graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally.

Balanced Approach: The authors understand the important balance between concepts and skills. As instructors themselves, they know that the balance that an instructor chooses depends on the students they have: sometimes a focus on conceptual understanding is best; sometimes more drill is appropriate. The flexibility of the Fifth Edition allows instructors to tailor the course to their students.

Problems: Creative problems, of great variety, probe student understanding.

Student Understanding: Exposition written in a way that students can actually read and more easily understand.