Algebra II Syllabus
Last updated August 28th, 2011 at 3:07 p.m.Textbook:
Algebra 2
Glencoe
General Description:
Algebra II is the third year of college prep in Math. The course builds on the evaluation and application skills initiated in Algebra I, and moves towards methods of analyzing functions. It involves students in the selection of the type of function that fits a given situation, the derivation of the equation of that function and predictions of future events based on their analysis. Graphing calculators will be used to investigate several concepts. The main concentration of Algebra II is on Illinois goals six and eight.
Objectives:
1. Students will be able to recognize and locate rational, irrational and complex numbers. (6A)
2. Students will be able to understand and use connections between whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, realnumbers and complex numbers. (6A)
3. Students will be able to use matrices to organize data. (6A)
4. Students will be able to work with rational functions using the arithmetic of polynomials and long division. (6B/C)
5. Students will be able to solve problems that require mastery of the elements of exponential arithmetic, including computations with rational powers and roots. (6B/C)
6. Students will be able to perform simple computations with matrices. (6B/C)
7. Students will be able to solve a system of two or more linear equations by several methods including matrices and determinants. (8C/D)
8. Students will be able to evaluate functions for given domains. (8C/D)
9. Students will be able to use the definition of function. (8B)
10. Students will be able to create arithmetic and geometric sequences to fit a given set of conditions and determine the nth term in an arithmetic or geometric sequence. (8A)
11. For a quadratic equation with real coefficients, students will be able to understand that if a complex number is a solution, then its conjugate is also a solution (8C/D)
12. Students will be able to use properties of logarithms. (6C/D)
13. Students will be able to apply connections between equations, graphs, table of values, and properties of common graphs and functions. (8B)
14. Students will be able to represent quantitative relationships graphically, and interpret the meaning of a specific part of the graph as it relates to the situation represented by the graph. (8B)
Outline:
Unit 1 Prerequisite Information
Unit 2 Linear Functions
Unit 3 Linear Systems of Equations
Unit 4 Matrix Operations and Applications
Unit 5 Polynomials
Unit 5A Radicals
Unit 6 Quadratic Functions
Unit 7 Rational Algebraic Functions
Unit 8 Conic Sections
Unit 9 Exponential Functions
Unit 10 Sequences and Sums
Unit 11 Probability
Homework:
Overnight assignments are due at the beginning of the next day class period. Absent students will turn in work the day after their return. Class rules:
Materials:
Students should bring the following materials to class each day:
Textbook
Notebook
Pencil
TI - 30 Calculator – not required but strongly recommended
Graph Paper
Grading Policy:
The district grading scale will be used in this class. The grade will be determined in the following manner:
Practice 20%
Journal 20%
Bellwork 10%
Tests and Quizzes 50 %
Prerequisite course: Algebra I
Follow up courses: Trigonometry and Pre Calculus
