THE ALGEBRA 2 TUTOR

LEARNING BY EXAMPLE

Accelerate Your Algebra Skills!

• Improve problem-solving skills
• Learn to solve problems step-by-step & line-by-line
• Working example problems of increasing difficulty
• Teaches how to read, extract the information & set up the problem for solution

The Algebra 2 Tutor teaches students the core topics of Algebra 2 and bridges the gap between Algebra 1 and Trigonometry.  It contains essential material to help students do well in advanced mathematics.  Many of the topics in this series are used in other Math courses, such as writing equations of lines, graphing equations and solving systems of equations.  These skills are used time and time again in more advanced courses such as Physics and Calculus. 

The Algebra 2 Tutor is a complete 15 lesson series covering all of the core topics in detail. 

What sets this series apart from other teaching tools is that the concepts are taught entirely through step-by-step example problems of increasing difficulty.  It works by introducing each new concept in an easy to understand way and using example problems that are worked out step-by-step and line-by-line to completion.  If a student has a problem with coursework or homework, simply find a similar problem fully worked on in the series and review for the steps needed to solve the problem. 

Students will be able to work problems with ease, improve their problem-solving skills and understand the underlying concepts of Algebra 2.

This series is best used in order from Volume 1 through Volume 15

About Jason Gibson
Host Jason holds M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics from the University of Texas. He has been teaching Math Tutor programs since 2004, with his proven methods of helping students understand basic math and physics principles step-by-step, using practical examples.

Teachers User Instruction & Resource Guide available on our website in the  teachers guide section
Resource Guide Includes Recommended Books & Unit Conversion Websites.

Grade Level: 8 – 12/College

Graphing Equations
KA8635DVD
39 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to graph equations on the coordinate plane. The ‘x’
and ‘y’ coordinates are presented along with the concept of an ordered pair. This
information is used to teach students how to set up a table of values to plot graphs of
functions. Numerous examples are presented to illustrate the points.

Writing Equations of Lines
KA8637DVD
31 Minutes

This lesson teaches students the different forms of the equation of a line. The y-
intercept is presented along with the point-slope form with numerous examples that
show how to write the equation of the line when given the slope and a point on the line.
In addition, parallel and perpendicular lines are also covered.l.

Graphing Inequalities
KA8638DVD
21 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to graph inequalities. In order to do this, students
are taught how to use the equation of the inequality to draw a boundary line on the
coordinate plane. Students are then instructed how to properly shade the graph so that
the inequality is properly reflected. Numerous problems are worked to reinforce this
material.

Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing
KA8639DVD
33 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to solve a system of equations using the method of
graphing. Students are taught how to verify that a point is a solution to the system of equations by way of numerous example problems. In addition, students are taught how to graph the system of equations and find the intersection point which is the solution to
the system.

Solving Systems of Equations by Substitution
KA8640DVD
18 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to solve a system of equations using the substitution
method. In this technique, one equation is solved for a variable which is then
substituted into the other equation. This allows the solution to be found without any
graphing required. Numerous examples are presented to build skills in this area.

Solving Systems of Equations by Addition
KA8641DVD
27 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to solve a system of equations using the addition
method. In this technique, one equation of the system is added to the other equation
in order to eliminate one of the variables. This allows the solution to be found without
any graphing required. Numerous examples are presented in order to reinforce this
material.

Solving Systems of Equations in Three Variables
KA8642DVD
23 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to solve a system of equations that contain three
independent variables. Students are shown how to simplify the equations and
substitute them in such a way to cancel one or more variables which then leads to the
solution. Numerous examples are presented to illustrate this technique.

Simplifying Radical Expressions
KA8643DVD
23 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to simplify expressions that contain radicals.
Students are taught how to decompose the radical and pick groupings that can then
be pulled out which simplifies the expression. Numerous examples illustrate this
technique.

Adding & Subtracting Radical Expressions
KA8644DVD
28 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to add and subtract expressions that contain radicals.
Students are taught to simplify each radical expression individually and add the
simplified forms according to the rules of algebra. Numerous examples are presented
to reinforce this material.

Multiply & Divide Radical Expressions
KA8645DVD
35 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to multiply and divide expressions that contain
radicals. Students are taught to simplify each radical expression individually and
perform the multiplication or division on the simplified forms according to the rules of
algebra. Numerous examples are presented to reinforce this material.

Solving Equations with Radicals
KA8646DVD
24 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to solve equations that contain radical expressions.
Students are taught how to cancel a squared quantity using a square root and vice
versa. This helps to simplify the equations and enables them to be solved. Numerous
examples are presented to reinforce this material.

Fractional Exponents
KA8647DVD
31 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to simplify expressions that contain fractional
exponents. Students are taught the relational between the fractional exponents and the
square roots which aids in simplification. In addition, students are taught how to simplify
expressions with a negative fractional exponent. Numerous problems are worked in
order to reinforce this material.

Solving Polynomial Equations
KA8648DVD
24 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to solve equations that contain polynomials.
Students are taught how to properly factor the equation and set the factors equal to zero
in order to obtain the solution. Numerous examples are presented to gain practice with
this material.

The Quadratic Formula
KA8649DVD
15 Minutes

This lesson teaches students how to solve equations that contain polynomials that
cannot be easily factored. In order to do this, the quadratic formula must be used.
Students are introduced to the quadratic formula and taught how to properly apply it
to the equation at hand. Numerous example problems are presented to reinforce this
material.