Algebra II uses the skills and concepts learned in Algebra I as well as many of the concepts learned in Geometry. You will learn many new concepts in Algebra II, the most important of which is the idea of a function. Functions are a fundamental building block for the development of higher mathematics. Questions about domain and range will appear in almost every chapter of the course. Using transformations to extend a basic function into a family of functions will help you develop a better understanding of functions and allow you to develop a mental image of the function before you look at the graph on your graphing calculator or computer. Mathematics is a tool used in nearly every aspect of the world of work. Examples for many of these applications are included in Practice Makes Perfect Algebra II Review and Workbook.
Whereas you can read a piece of literature or a document for a social studies class and then quietly contemplate the meaning of what you read, mathematics requires a more active approach. You should read the text and the examples provided for you. You should also do the guided exercises after you have finished reading a section to ensure you understand the steps involved in solving the problem. Once you have done this, then you should do the exercises at the end of the section. Check your answers with the answer key in the back of the book to verify you have done the problem correctly. You will find many problems in this book. Some require very little writing, and some require the use of technology such as a graphing calculator or computer software. Most of the exercises can be done with paper and pencil. Take the time to do all of the exercises. You will learn a great deal from the time and effort you put forth.
Algebra II Review and Workbook is written so that you can practice a few concepts at a time. This does not meant that the examples and exercises will not apply what you learned in a previous lesson or from other courses, but that the crux of the problem is to help you better understand the concept from that particular section. If you find that a prior concept is slowing you down, take the time to go back to that section to get a better understanding of what you are missing.