Algebra and Trigonometry Structure and Method Book 2 [Hardcover]

Richard G. Brown (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Mcdougal Littell/Houghton Mifflin (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395771188
• ISBN-13: 978-0395771181
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Algebra II/Trigonometry Text Available, July 23, 2000

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James M. Kilbane "alfbinet" (Brook Park, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method Book 2 (Hardcover)

I used this book (when it was written by Mary P. Dolciani) in 1973-74 as a junior in high school and loved it. The recent revisions continue the excellence of Dolciani and the series. The theory is sound and the examples are easy to follow. Especially important is the numerous exercises graded in difficulty that help the student master the material. This book actually makes students THINK and does not spoon feed the material.

I can't say enough great things about this text. My school district uses this text for the honors tract (9th/10th grades) but uses another text for the "regular" 11th grade Algebra II sequence. I feel this is unfortunate because all students can benefit from the rigors of this book.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A superb text, August 16, 2001

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Mark Gottlieb (Washington Crossing, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method Book 2 (Hardcover)

As a teacher of mathematics I have used a number of different algebra texts and evaluated many others. After an extensive search for a text that would meet the needs of students preparing for college-level mathematics, I decided that this book had no equal. The exposition is both clear and rigorous, and the problems are of real mathematical depth without being too difficult for most students. One of the best aspects of the book is the extensive drill on algebra skills included in every section.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful, comprehensive, and lucid textbook, June 14, 2000

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Martha Jo Fleischmann (Bloomfield Hills, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method Book 2 (Hardcover)

Faithful to the highest standards of traditional math, this rigorous and thorough tour of algebra and trigonometry is presented with meticulous clarity. It is an invaluable tool in its own right, but is especially worthwhile in preparation for advancing to upper level math concepts. The sections dedicated to word problems have particularly relevant real world applications, addressing the "When are we ever gonna have to use this?" issue with convincing examples. The organization is intelligent, uncluttered, and methodical. As a resource, this volume represents an investment of substantial educational merit, and uncompromising quality.