Algebra 2 Homeschool Student Kit

Although new to our catalog, this math curriculum is certainly not new to the homeschool community. Abeka has been a tried-and-true math program amongst homeschoolers for many years. Taking a traditional, spiral approach, this series presents math concepts at the simplest level and builds on those concepts each year while offering continual review so students can fully grasp the concepts being taught. Abeka also teaches math from a faith based worldview and integrates biblical application throughout the program.

The elementary math lays a solid foundation for the higher level mathematics, and emphasizes oral and written drill. For the younger grade levels, the lesson instruction includes visual aids, games and activities. As the grades progress, the lessons become more independent but are still teacher directed. For Kindergarten, a worktext and teacher key is available along with several manipulative components. Math kits for grades 1-6 are sold in a child and parent kit (each sold separately). The child kit includes the consumable worktext and a test/speed drills book. The contents of the parent kit vary depending on the grade level; however all will include a curriculum guide for lesson plans as well as answer keys for the worktext and test/speed drills. It is suggested to purchase both the student and parent kits for a full math curriculum. The curriculum guide incorporates flashcards/charts into some of the lessons. These are available to purchase separately.

Junior high moves toward Intermediate Mathematics and PreAlgebra. Worktexts at these levels are still consumable. Intermediate Mathematics is a new and improved seventh grade course, reviewing all math skills previously learned while introducing algebra and geometry. This new course focuses more on understanding the concepts rather than just memorizing. The Intermediate Kit includes the worktext and test/quiz book. A teacher edition, solution key, supplemental exercises book and key are all available for this level. The newly revised PreAlgebra text continues with review and bridges the gap between basic mathematical concepts and more advanced topics. This level has a worktext, quiz/test book and key, teacher edition, and solution key.

High school levels include Algebra 1 through Precalculus. Concepts are taught in a clear, logical order with detailed explanations and step-by-step examples. Student textbooks are non-consumable at this level. Each section has practice problems taught in that section and review problems from previous sections. A teacher edition (to help guide your student through the courses), solution key, quiz/test book and key are also available for each course.

Abeka Math is a solid, traditional math program with a biblical focus. Each year builds upon the previous while continuing to review. The math facts are drilled and mastered at the elementary levels so students can be confident and successful in subsequent levels. The review can move rather quickly; therefore if your student is moving into Abeka from another program, you should consider taking a look at the scope and sequence before deciding where to start in the series.

Written from a Christian perspective, this book will give students understanding of God’s orderliness and teach them how to apply mathematical principles to everyday life. Algebra 2 lays the foundation for studies of higher mathematics and focuses on developing critical thinking skills. Beyond foundational algebraic concepts, Algebra 2 gives a strong introduction to trigonometry and the following topics: equations and inequalities; polynomial equations and inequalities; functions; systems of equations and inequalities; matrices; exponential and logarithmic functions; triangles and basic trigonometry; trigonometry and the cartesian plane; sequences, series, and counting; probability; statistics. Students will need a scientific calculator.

The two-volume Algebra 2 Teacher’s Edition provides a course Scope and Sequence, a suggested daily schedule, and a complete curriculum of 170 daily lessons. The reduced student pages with answers have teacher-help icons and suggestions to enhance your teaching. The Solutions Key contains the answers for all problems and includes solutions for the problems needing work shown. The Student Text is a practical textbook with each chapter starting with the history or specific application of the current concept. Throughout the book there are shaded boxes that give quick reference to key concepts. Each section has practice problems to learn the concept covered. This spiral math program has review exercises to give students the opportunity to practice skills from previous lessons plus chapter and quarter review exercises. Essential problems are marked with an arrow. A word-problem review section is included in the back of the student text. The non-reproducible Quizzes/Tests correlate with material covered in the student text. In the Appendix, additional quiz and test questions covering optional concepts can be found.  A separate Quizzes/Test Key includes the answers and solution steps to these quizzes and tests. 170 lessons.