A text that prepares students for Calculus and provides real-world applications The textbook, Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition , serves as a Precalculus course book. It helps students get ready for Calculus by addressing key concepts. Each function is presented verbally, symbolically, numerically, and graphically. The text shares ample problems, examples, and applications to contribute to skills development, as it guides readers in creating mathematical models.