Algebra II For Dummies, 2nd Edition

by Mary Jane Sterling

Algebra II For Dummies, 2 nd Edition (9781119543145) was previously published as Algebra II For Dummies, 2 nd Edition (9781119090625). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Your complete guide to acing Algebra II Do quadratic equations make you queasy? Does the mere thought of logarithms make you feel lethargic? You're not alone! Algebra can induce anxiety in the best of us, especially for the masses that have never counted math as their forte. But here's the good you no longer have to suffer through statistics, sequences, and series alone. Algebra II For Dummies takes the fear out of this math course and gives you easy-to-follow, friendly guidance on everything you'll encounter in the classroom and arms you with the skills and confidence you need to score high at exam time. Gone are the days that Algebra II is a subject that only the serious 'math' students need to worry about. Now, as the concepts and material covered in a typical Algebra II course are consistently popping up on standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, the demand for advanced guidance on this subject has never been more urgent. Thankfully, this new edition of Algebra II For Dummies answers the call with a friendly and accessible approach to this often-intimidating subject, offering you a closer look at exponentials, graphing inequalities, and other topics in a way you can understand. Whether you're looking to increase your score on a standardized test or simply succeed in your Algebra II course, this friendly guide makes it possible.

Genres: Mathematics, Nonfiction, Reference, Ebooks, Science

400 pages, Paperback

First published February 6, 2004

Reviews

[Bowie Allen]

i'm just not that smart

[david e.]

Got it today but I know all other bets are off until I get this Algebra out of the way. I must not fail.

[Leigh Clemons · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as useful as its predecessor in explaining new concepts relevant to college algebra…..

[Edward Hansen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very good refresher as I am helping one of kids with Algebra II. I didn't find it to be a great reference book, meaning it wasn't designed for me to quickly look up concepts. It did a nice job of explaining the concepts for the first time.

In the finale, I hadn't heard of "Happy" or "Narcissistic" numbers, so that was a fun little extra.

[Graham Bates · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sterling teaches algebra concepts thoroughly and with humor. There are practical problems throughout and tidbits of history thrown in where applicable. There's no color to help organize or distinguish concepts and some of the end gets complicated, but neither of those warrant a lower score. A great help if you can get a better deal on it.

[Chris Jaffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember taking Algebra II in high school. Based on this, that's pretty much all I remember from it. (thinks about it). Yeah, sounds about right.

[Nia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is interesting for it's friendly approach and sometimes just a wee bit over the top fun filled phrases and attempts to make it all very catchy and cute. I am glad to see much of the new work out there which attempts to make mathematics more accessible for everyone, but I do wish we could see more people first starting with applications that need doing, and then moving to the mathematics that is needed to build the apps (building, house, structure or non-physical apps), and breaking the mathematics down on an as-needed basis rather than insisting on teaching mathematics before the various disciplines or sections of mathematics are actually needed for practical application.

Page 353 has a neat example of the four-color problem.

[Jeffrey Sylvester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource. Covers higher level mathematics but far beyond in depth and breadth from what I can remember taking in Gr. 12 algebra and trigonometry. If you can master the contents of the Dummies and mathematics series leading up to Algebra II, as well as Algebra II, you will be well prepared for university mathematics courses. This book is much more difficult than Algebra I.

[Dominic Pakenham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well explained and condensed. If you can download worksheets so as to practice the various skills as you progress, this book makes it easy to advance quite quickly.