The student edition thoroughly develops key concepts, providing detailed examples to promote student comprehension and integrating practical applications. The text includes multiple representations of concepts and problems, including algebraic, numeric, and graphical representations. The exercise sets provide three levels of difficulty to allow differentiated assignments. Each section includes cumulative reviews to help with long-term mastery and to prepare students for standardized tests and college entrance tests. Students will have the opportunity to use technology to explore mathematical concepts in the Technology Corner feature. They will learn about the TI-84 Plus family of graphic calculators, the Desmos Internet graphing calculator, and about creating and using their own Excel spreadsheets.

The teacher edition provides presentation suggestions, motivational ideas, and descriptions of common student errors. Reduced student pages with overprint answers and step-by-step solutions simplify grading. It also includes math-journaling suggestions and additional keyword searches to locate interactive activities. In addition to the Lesson Plan Overview, it provides alternative minimum and extended tracks with suggested assignments for each track that enable customization of lessons.

The assessment packet includes twelve chapter tests, four quarterly exams, and regular quizzes for each chapter. Each assessment is carefully coordinated with lesson objectives. The corresponding answer key contains answers and step-by-step solutions for quizzes, tests, and quarterly exams.