Algebra II Course Overview

Algebra 2 extends the knowledge of Algebra and covers quadratic equations, graphing, complex numbers, functions, sequences and series, and exponents and logarithms. Problem solving skills are emphasized throughout, and time is devoted to advanced topics like telescoping sums and piecewise functions.

Course Objectives

Algebra 2 students will:

1. Use properties and attributes of functions and apply functions to problem situations.

2. Understand the importance of the skills required to manipulate symbols in order to solve problems and use the necessary algebraic skills required to simplify algebraic expressions and solve equations and inequalities in problem situations.

3. Formulate systems of equations and inequalities from problem situations, use a variety of methods to solve them, and analyze the solutions in terms of the situation.

4. Connect algebraic and geometric representations of functions.

5. Know the relationship between the geometric and algebraic descriptions of conic sections.

6. Understand that quadratic functions can be represented in different ways and translate among their various representations.

7. Interpret and describe the effects of changes in the parameters of quadratic functions in applied and mathematical situations.

8. Formulate equations and inequalities based on quadratic functions, use a variety of methods to solve them, and analyze the solutions in terms of the situation.

9. Formulate equations and inequalities based on square root functions, use a variety of methods to solve them, and analyze the solutions in terms of the situation.

10. Formulate equations and inequalities based on rational functions, use a variety of methods to solve them, and analyze the solutions in terms of the situation.

11. Formulate equations and inequalities based on exponential and logarithmic functions, use a variety of methods to solve them, and analyze the solutions in terms of the situation.





Grading Policy

Performance is measured in two categories: Daily Grades and Assessment Grades. Daily grades include blogs, classwork, quizzes and exit tickets. Assessment grades include formal and informal tests and projects.

Daily Grades 40%

Assessments 60%

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