Algebra 2 and Trigonometry

by Mary P. Dolciani

Book Overview

A classic textbook used by countless high schools and colleges to illustrate the fundamental concepts of Algebra and Trigonometry. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039534378X
• ISBN13: 9780395343784
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Review of Dolciani's Algebra 2 / Trigonometry

Great book, great price, fast delivery, perfect condition. As a former math teacher who used earlier versions of this book both as both a student and as a teacher, I am thrilled to see it's still available for the next generation of high school algebra students. I plan to use it in my home school math program with my teenager. [...]

Great buy!

The book was clean, and it arrived on time. I am very pleased with the purchase.

Excellent, solid math foundation

Mary P. has done it again. I'm a homeschooling Dad with degrees in computer science and mathematics. My dad is a high school math teacher of 30 years experience. Neither of us has ever seen a better treatment for high school of this subject. My daughter was confused by Saxon's methods and explanations, went over to the Dolciani book, and says "Oh, that's how you do it!". Also a more rigorous and in depth treatment than Abeka's Algebra 2. My only complaint/wish was that the computer programming aspects of the exercises were done for C rather than Basic or Pascal, but that's easily fixed by anyone that knows C.

The Best Algebra II/Trigonometry Text Available

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.

A powerful, comprehensive, and lucid textbook

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.