Secondary-school math teachers in several states are required to pass state exams in Algebra. These exams typically assess a wide spectrum of learning in the discipline, ranging from high school Algebra to Abstract Algebra. Advanced Algebra for Teachers covers these topics in a highly user friendly manner. Currently used by many secondary school teachers in California preparing for the Algebra subtest of the CSET exam, this text is also ideally suited for schoolteachers nationwide. Topics are presented through worked-out examples, in the simplest language possible. Examples and exercise sets run the gamut of difficulty, from basic concepts to challenging problems, and gradually introduce the reader to the intensity level of certification exams. From basic to abstract algebra, Advanced Algebra for Teachers covers the learning essential to the success of any secondary-school math teacher.