Purpose:

To provide students with a comprehensive textbook custom designed for complete coverage of the

New York State Core Curriculum for Algebra 2 and Trigonometry.

Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is a new text for intermediate algebra and trigonometry that continues the approach that has made Amsco a leader in presenting mathematics in a contemporary, integrated manner. This textbook takes a developmental approach that carefully builds and connects each concept and skill by using appropriate language and mathematical symbolism.

Features:

• Includes copy of textbook in electronic format.
• Covers every performance indicator for the New York State Math Core Curriculum Content Strands for Algebra 2 and Trigonometry. Process strands are integrated throughout the book.
• Integrates the use of color as a pedagogical tool.
• Explains principles and processes in step-by-step Examples, which often include Alternative Solutions.
• Includes Graphing Calculator Instructions and Tips for the TI-83+/TI-84+ graphing calculators, including explanations of advanced features.
• Provides varied types of exercises, which include Writing About Mathematics, Developing Skills, Applying Skills, and Hands-On Activities.
• Supplies a Chapter Summary and Vocabulary List to recap each chapter.
• Contains Review Exercises for each chapter and Cumulative Reviews in Regents format.
• Offers enrichment material in Explorations in every chapter, providing opportunities to “think outside-of-the-box.”
• Aligns each chapter with Amsco’s Preparing for the Regents Examination Algebra 2 and Trigonometry.

ISBN: 978-1-56765-703-6 (Paperback); 978-1-56765-702-9 (Hardcover)

Ancillaries:

• Answer Key (in preparation, N 159 K) $6.00
• Teacher’s Manual with Answer Key (N 159 CD) $15.00
• Extended Test Bank (in preparation, N 159 TB) $35.00

The Teacher’s Manual provides:

• Suggested Time Outlines for ease of structuring 1-year, 1.5-year, and 2-year courses.
• A Holistic Scoring Rubric for grading Cumulative Review questions to Regents standards.
• Suggestions for use of the TI-83+/TI-84+ Graphing Calculators, including advanced applications.
• Appropriate Hands-On Activities and Classroom Discussion Prompts to help instructors promote a higher-level understanding of the mathematics covered in the textbook.
• Identification of Common Student Errors while teaching techniques to prevent them.
• Extended Tasks that involve research and in-depth responses.
• Reproducible Enrichment Activities to challenge the most capable students and ready them for upcoming courses.
• Suggested Test Items for each chapter to further evaluate student performance.
• SAT Preparation Exercises for each chapter, including student-produced response questions, with a reproducible answer sheet.
• Answer Keys for all textbook and Teacher’s Manual exercises.
• Teacher’s Manual and Answer Key, Order Code: N 159 CD, ISBN: 978-1-56765-704-3

The Test Bank provides:

• 123 Section Quizzes, 16 Chapter Reviews, and 15 Cumulative Reviews specifically aligned to Amsco’s Algebra 2 and Trigonometry text.
• Over 1,000 Regents-style multiple-choice and open-ended questions.
• Extended Test Bank, Order Code: N 159 TB, ISBN: 978-1-56765-706-7, priced at $35.00

• ISBN: 978-1-56765-703-6