Pre-AP Algebra II 2015 - 2016 CALENDAR – 1st SIX WEEKS

MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
Aug 24
Class Intro / 25
Go over summer assignment. / 26
Go over summer assignment. / 27
SUMMER H/W TEST / 28 PEP RALLY
H/W Algebra Errors to Avoid (need to omit some)
31
Interval Notation & Set Notation
Section 1.1
Obj: Understand the difference between interval notation and set notation. / Sept 1
Function Transformations #1
Obj: Write and graph functions representing translations, reflections, stretches, shrinks, and combinations of transformations. / 2
Functions Transformations #2
Obj: Write and graph functions representing translations, reflections, stretches, shrinks, and combinations of transformations. / 3 PEP RALLY
Modeling with Linear Models
Section 1.6
TEKS: 2A.8A, 2A.8B, 2A.8C
Obj: Write equations of linear function using points and slopes. Find lines of fit and lines of best fit. / 4
Function Transformations Quiz
7
LABOR DAY
HOLIDAY / 8
Review / 9
TEST / 10
Graphing Absolute Value Functions (Transformations)
Section 1.3
TEKS: 2A.6C
Obj: Write functions representing translations, reflections, stretches, shrinks, and combinations of
transformations. / 11
Graphing Absolute Value Functions (Transformations)
Section 1.3
TEKS: 2A.6C
Obj: Write functions representing translations, reflections, stretches, shrinks, and combinations of
transformations.
14
Linear Absolute Value Inequality Project Work Day / 15
Project Check Point (Is graph drawn?)
Linear Absolute Value Inequality Project Work Day / 16
Linear Absolute Value Inequality Project Work Day / 17
Project Check Point
(Are functions modeled?)
Linear Absolute Value Inequality Project Work Day / 18PROJECT DUE
Absolute Value (AV) Equations
Section 1.4
TEKS: 2A.6D, 2A.6E
Obj: Solve AV equations. Solve equations involving two AVs. Identify special solutions of AV equations.
21
Absolute Value Inequalities
Section 1.5
TEKS: 2A.6F
Obj: Solve AV inequalities. Use AV inequalities to solve real life problems. / 22
Absolute Value Inequalities
Section 1.5
TEKS: 2A.6F
Obj: Solve AV inequalities. Use AV inequalities to solve real life problems. / 23
SIX
WEEKS
TEST / 24 / 25

2nd SIX WEEKS

MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
Sept 28
Review / 29
TEST / 30
Solving Systems of 2 Variable Equations
(ALL WAYS) / Oct 1
Solving Systems of Equations using Substitution
Section 2.1
TEKS: 2A.3A, 2A.3B
Obj: Visualize solutions of systems of linear equations in 3 variables. Solve systems of linear equations in 3 variables by substitution. Solve real life problems. / 2 PEP RALLY
Solving Systems of Equations using Substitution
Section 2.1
TEKS: 2A.3A, 2A.3B
Obj: Visualize solutions of systems of linear equations in 3 variables. Solve systems of linear equations in 3 variables by substitution. Solve real life problems.
5
Solving Systems of Equations using Elimination
Section 2.2
TEKS: 2A.3B
Obj: Solve systems of linear equations in 3 variables by elimination. Solve systems of linear equations by Gaussian elimination. / 6
Solving Systems of Equations using Elimination
Section 2.2
TEKS: 2A.3B
Obj: Solve systems of linear equations in 3 variables by elimination. Solve systems of linear equations by Gaussian elimination. / 7 QUIZ
Solving Systems of Equations using Elimination
Section 2.2
TEKS: 2A.3B
Obj: Solve systems of linear equations in 3 variables by elimination. Solve systems of linear equations by Gaussian elimination. / 8
Solving Systems of Equations using Technology
Section 2.3
TEKS: 2A.3B
Obj: Write augmented matrices for systems of linear equations. Use technology to solve systems of linear equations in 3 variables. / 9
Solving Systems of Equations using Technology
Section 2.3
TEKS: 2A.3B
Obj: Write augmented matrices for systems of linear equations. Use technology to solve systems of linear equations in 3 variables.
12 QUIZ
Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
Section 2.4
TEKS: 2A.3E, 2A.3F, 2A.3G
Obj: Check solutions of systems of linear inequalities. Graph systems of linear inequalities. Write systems of linear inequalities. Use systems of linear inequalities to solve real life problems / 13
Review / 14
TEST / 15
Transformations of Quadratic Functions (QFs)
Section 3.1
Obj: Describe transformations of QFs. Write transformations of QFs / 16 PEP RALLY
Transformations of Quadratic Functions (QFs)
Section 3.1
Obj: Describe transformations of QFs. Write transformations of QFs
19
Characteristics of Quadratic Functions
Section 3.2
Obj: Explore properties of parabolas. Find max and min values of QFs. Graph QFs using x-intercepts. Solve real life problems. / 20 QUIZ
Characteristics of Quadratic Functions
Section 3.2
Obj: Explore properties of parabolas. Find max and min values of QFs. Graph QFs using x-intercepts. Solve real life problems. / 21
Focus of a Parabola
Section 3.3
TEKS: 2A.4B
Obj: Explore the focus and the directrix of a parabola. Write equations of parabolas. Solve real life problem / 22 QUIZ
Focus of a Parabola
Section 3.3
TEKS: 2A.4B
Obj: Explore the focus and the directrix of a parabola. Write equations of parabolas. Solve real life problems / 23
26 / 27 / 28
SIX
WEEKS
TEST / 29
Modeling with Quadratic Functions
Section 3.4
TEKS: 2A.4A, 2A.4E, 2A.8A, 2A.8B, 2A.8C
Obj: Write equations of QFs using vertices, points, and x-intercepts. Write quadratic equations to model data sets. / 30 PEP RALLY
Modeling with Quadratic Functions
Section 3.4
TEKS: 2A.4A, 2A.4E, 2A.8A, 2A.8B, 2A.8C
Obj: Write equations of QFs using vertices, points, and x-intercepts. Write quadratic equations to model data sets.

3rd SIX WEEKS

MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
2
Modeling with Quadratic Functions
Section 3.4
TEKS: 2A.4A, 2A.4E, 2A.8A, 2A.8B, 2A.8C
Obj: Write equations of QFs using vertices, points, and x-intercepts. Write quadratic equations to model data sets. / 3
Review / 4
TEST / 5
Factoring
Quadratics / 6
Factoring
Quadratics
9
Factoring
Quadratics / 10 QUIZ
Solving Quadratic Equations (QEs)
Section 4.1
TEKS: 2A.4F
Obj: Solve QEs by graphing. Solve QEs algebraically. Solve real life problems. / 11 / 12
Radical Ralph Activity (Square Roots) / 13
Complex Number
Section 4.2
TEKS: 2A.4F, 2A.7A
Obj: Define and use the imaginary unit i. Add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers. Find complex solutions and zeros.
16 QUIZ
Complex Number
Section 4.2
TEKS: 2A.4F, 2A.7A
Obj: Define and use the imaginary unit i. Add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers. Find complex solutions and zeros. / 17
Completing the Square
Section 4.3
TEKS: 2A.4D, 2A.4F
Obj: Solve QEs using square roots. Solve QEs by completing the square. Write QFs in vertex form. / 18
Completing the Square
Section 4.3
TEKS: 2A.4D, 2A.4F
Obj: Solve QEs using square roots. Solve QEs by completing the square. Write QFs in vertex form. / 19 QUIZ
Completing the Square
Section 4.3
TEKS: 2A.4D, 2A.4F
Obj: Solve QEs using square roots. Solve QEs by completing the square. Write QFs in vertex form. / 20
Quadratic Formula
Section 4.4
TEKS: 2A.4F
Obj: Solve QEs using the Quad. Formula. Analyze the discriminant to determine the number and type of solutions. Solve real life problems.
23
QUIZ / 24
EARLY RELEASE / 25
HOLIDAY / 26
THANKSGIVING / 27
HOLIDAY
30
Quadratic Formula
Section 4.4
TEKS: 2A.4F
Obj: Solve QEs using the Quad. Formula. Analyze the discriminant to determine the number and type of solutions. Solve real life problems. / Dec 1
Solving Nonlinear Systems
Section 4.5
TEKS: 2A.3A, 2A.3C, 2A.3D
Obj: Solve systems of nonlinear equations. Solve QEs by graphing. / 2 QUIZ
Solving Nonlinear Systems
Section 4.5
TEKS: 2A.3A, 2A.3C, 2A.3D
Obj: Solve systems of nonlinear equations. Solve QEs by graphing. / 3
Solving Quadratic Inequalities (QIs)
Section 4.6
TEKS: 2A.4H
Obj: Graph QIs in two variables. Solve QIs in one variable. / 4 QUIZ
Solving Quadratic Inequalities (QIs)
Section 4.6
TEKS: 2A.4H
Obj: Graph QIs in two variables. Solve QIs in one variable.
7
Review / 8
TEST / 9 / 10 / 11
14 / 15 / 16
MIDTERMS / 17
MIDTERMS / 18
EARLY RELEASE
MIDTERMS

4th SIX WEEKS

MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
Jan 4
STAFF
DEVELOPMENT / 5 Graphing Polynomials
Functions (PFs)
Section 5.1
TEKS: 2A.2A
Obj: Identify PFs. Graph PFs using tables and end behavior. / 6Graphing Polynomials
Functions (PFs)
Section 5.1
TEKS: 2A.2A
Obj: Identify PFs. Graph PFs using tables and end behavior. / 7 QUIZ
Adding, Subtracting and Multiplying Polynomials
Section 5.2
TEKS: 2A.7B
Obj: Add, subtract and multiply polynomials. Use Pascal’s Triangle to expand binomials. / 8 Dividing Polynomials
Section 5.3
(Long Division)
TEKS: 2A.7C
Obj: Use long division to divide polynomials by other polynomials. Use synthetic to divide polynomials by binomials of the form x – k. Use the Remainder Theorem.
11 QUIZ
Dividing Polynomials
Section 5.3
(Long Division)
TEKS: 2A.7C
Obj: Use long division to divide polynomials by other polynomials. Use synthetic to divide polynomials by binomials of the form x – k. Use the Remainder Theorem. / 12 (more days needed)
Dividing Polynomials
Section 5.3
(Synthetic Division)
TEKS: 2A.7C
Obj: Use long division to divide polynomials by other polynomials. Use synthetic to divide polynomials by binomials of the form x – k. Use the Remainder Theorem. / 13
Factoring Polynomials
Section 5.4
TEKS: 2A.7D, 2A.7E
Obj: Factor polynomials. Use the Factor Theorem. / 14
Factoring Polynomials
Section 5.4
TEKS: 2A.7D, 2A.7E
Obj: Factor polynomials. Use the Factor Theorem. / 15
Factoring Polynomials
Section 5.4
TEKS: 2A.7D, 2A.7E
Obj: Factor polynomials. Use the Factor Theorem.
18
MLK
HOLIDAY / 19
Review / 20
TEST / 21 Solving Polynomial Equations (PEs)
Section 5.5
TEKS: 2A.7D
Obj: Find solutions of PEs and zeros of PFs. Use the Rational Root Theorem. Use the Irrational Conjugates Theorem. / 22 Solving Polynomial Equations (PEs)
Section 5.5
TEKS: 2A.7D
Obj: Find solutions of PEs and zeros of PFs. Use the Rational Root Theorem. Use the Irrational Conjugates Theorem.
25 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Section 5.6
TEKS: 2A.7A
Obj: Use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Find conjugate pairs of complex zeros of PFs. Use Descartes’s Rule of Signs. / 26 QUIZ
The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Section 5.6
TEKS: 2A.7A
Obj: Use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Find conjugate pairs of complex zeros of PFs. Use Descartes’s Rule of Signs. / 27 The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Section 5.6
TEKS: 2A.7A
Obj: Use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Find conjugate pairs of complex zeros of PFs. Use Descartes’s Rule of Signs. / 28 Transformations of Polynomial Functions
Section 5.7
TEKS: 2A.6A
Obj: Describe transformations of PFs. Write transformations of PFs. / 29 QUIZ
Transformations of Polynomial Functions
Section 5.7
TEKS: 2A.6A
Obj: Describe transformations of PFs. Write transformations of PFs.
Feb 1
Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions
Section 5.8
TEKS: 2A.2A
Obj: Use x-intercepts to graph PFs. Use the Location Principle to identify zeros of PFs. Find turning points and identify local maximums and minimums of graphs of PFs. Identify even and odd functions. / 2 QUIZ
Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions
Section 5.8
TEKS: 2A.2A
Obj: Use x-intercepts to graph PFs. Use the Location Principle to identify zeros of PFs. Find turning points and identify local maximums and minimums of graphs of PFs. Identify even and odd functions. / 3
Modeling with Polynomial Functions
Section 5.9
TEKS: 2A.8A, 2A.8C
Obj: Write PFs for sets of points. Write PFs using finite differences. Use technology to find models for data sets. / 4
Review / 5
TEST
8
Properties of Exponents Review / 9 nth Roots and Rational Exponents
Section 6.1
Obj: Find nth roots of numbers. Evaluate expressions with rational expressions. Solve equations using nth roots. / 10 QUIZ; nth Roots and Rational Exponents
Section 6.1
Obj: Find nth roots of numbers. Evaluate expressions with rational expressions. Solve equations using nth roots. / 11 Properties of Rational Exponents and Radicals
Section 6.2
TEKS: 2A.7G
Obj: Use properties of rational exponents to simplify expressions with rational exponents. Use properties of radicals to simplify and write radical expressions in simplest form. / 12QUIZ; Properties of Rational Exponents and Radicals Section 6.2
TEKS: 2A.7G
Obj: Use properties of rational exponents to simplify expressions with rational exponents. Use properties of radicals to simplify and write radical expressions in simplest form.
15 / 16 / 17
SIX WEEKS TEST / 18 / 19

5th SIX WEEKS

MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
Feb 22
Graphing Radical Functions Section 6.3
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.4C, 2A.4E, 2A.6A, 2A.7I
Obj: Graph and write radical functions. Graph parabolas and circles. / 23
Graphing Radical Functions Section 6.3
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.4C, 2A.4E, 2A.6A, 2A.7I
Obj: Graph and write radical functions. Graph parabolas and circles. / 24
Solving Radical Equations
Section 6.4
TEKS: 2A.4F, 2A.4G, 2A.6B, 2A.7H
Obj: Solve equations containing radicals and rational exponents. Solve radical inequalities. / 25 QUIZ
Solving Radical Equations
Section 6.4
TEKS: 2A.4F, 2A.4G, 2A.6B, 2A.7H
Obj: Solve equations containing radicals and rational exponents. Solve radical inequalities. / 26
Performing Function Operations
Section 6.5
TEKS: 2A.7B
Obj: Add, subtract, multiply and divide functions.
29
Inverse of a Function
Section 6.6
TEKS: 2A.2B, 2A.2C, 2A.2D, 2A.7I
Obj: Explore inverses of functions. Find and verify inverses of nonlinear functions. / March 1 QUIZ
Inverse of a Function
Section 6.6
TEKS: 2A.2B, 2A.2C, 2A.2D, 2A.7I
Obj: Explore inverses of functions. Find and verify inverses of nonlinear functions. / 2
Inverse of a Function
Section 6.6
TEKS: 2A.2B, 2A.2C, 2A.2D, 2A.7I
Obj: Explore inverses of functions. Find and verify inverses of nonlinear functions. / 3
Review / 4
TEST
14
Exponential Growth and Decay Functions
Section 7.1
TEKS: 2A.2A
Obj: Graph exponential growth and decay functions. Use exponential models to solve real life problems. / 15
The Natural Bose e
Section 7.2
TEKS: 2A.2A
Obj: Define and use the natural base e. Graph natural base functions. Solve real life problems. / 16
Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions
Section 7.3
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.2B, 2A.2C, 2A.5C
Obj: Define and evaluate logarithms. Use inverse properties of logarithmic and exponential functions. Graph logarithmic functions. / 17 QUIZ
Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions
Section 7.3
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.2B, 2A.2C, 2A.5C
Obj: Define and evaluate logarithms. Use inverse properties of logarithmic and exponential functions. Graph logarithmic functions. / 18
Transformations of Exponential Logarithmic Functions Section 7.4
TEKS: 2A.5A
Obj: Transform graphs of exponential functions & log functions. Write transformations of graphs of exponential & log functions.
21
Transformations of Exponential & Logarithmic Functions Section 7.4
TEKS: 2A.5A
Obj: Transform graphs of exponential functions & log functions. Write transformations of graphs of exponential & log functions. / 22
Properties of Logarithms
Section 7.5
TEKS: 2A.5C
Obj: Use the properties of logarithms to evaluate logarithms. Use the properties of logarithms to expand and condense logarithmic expressions. Use the change of base formula to evaluate logarithms. / 23 QUIZ
Properties of Logarithms
Section 7.5
TEKS: 2A.5C
Obj: Use the properties of logarithms to evaluate logarithms. Use the properties of logarithms to expand and condense logarithmic expressions. Use the change of base formula to evaluate logarithms. / 24
Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Section 7.6
TEKS: 2A.5D, 2A.5E
Obj: Solve exponential equations and logarithmic equations. Solve exponential inequalities and logarithmic inequalities. / 25
BAD WEATHER DAY
28
Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Section 7.6
TEKS: 2A.5D, 2A.5E
Obj: Solve exponential equations and logarithmic equations. Solve exponential inequalities and logarithmic inequalities. / 29 QUIZ
Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
Section 7.6
TEKS: 2A.5D, 2A.5E
Obj: Solve exponential equations and logarithmic equations. Solve exponential inequalities and logarithmic inequalities. / 30
Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Section 7.7
TEKS: 2A.5B, 2A.8A, 2A.8B, 2A.8C
Obj: Classify data sets. Write exponential functions. Use technology to find exponential and logarithmic models. / 31
Review / April 1
TEST
4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8
11 / 12 / 13
SIX WEEKS TEST / 14 / 15

6th SIX WEEKS

MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
April 18
Inverse Variation
Section 8.1
TEKS: 2A.6L
Obj: Classify direct and inverse variation. Write inverse variation equations. / 19
Inverse Variation
Section 8.1
TEKS: 2A.6L
Obj: Classify direct and inverse variation. Write inverse variation equations. / 20
Graphing Rational Functions (RFs)
Section 8.2
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.6G, 2A.6H, 2A.6K
Obj: Graph simple RFs. Translate simple RFs. Graph other RFs. / 21 QUIZ
Graphing Rational Functions
Section 8.2
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.6G, 2A.6H, 2A.6K
Obj: Graph simple RFs. Translate simple RFs. Graph other RFs. / 22
Graphing Rational Functions
Section 8.2
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.6G, 2A.6H, 2A.6K
Obj: Graph simple RFs. Translate simple RFs. Graph other RFs.
25
Graphing Rational Functions
Section 8.2
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.6G, 2A.6H, 2A.6K
Obj: Graph simple RFs. Translate simple RFs. Graph other RFs. / 26 QUIZ
Graphing Rational Functions
Section 8.2
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.6G, 2A.6H, 2A.6K
Obj: Graph simple RFs. Translate simple RFs. Graph other RFs. / 27
Graphing Rational Functions
Section 8.2
TEKS: 2A.2A, 2A.6G, 2A.6H, 2A.6K
Obj: Graph simple RFs. Translate simple RFs. Graph other RFs. / 28
Review / 29
TEST
May 2
Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying & Dividing Fractions Review / 3
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions (REs)
Section 8.3
TEKS: 2A.7F
Obj: Simplify REs. Multiply REs. Divide REs. / 4 QUIZ
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
Section 8.3
TEKS: 2A.7F
Obj: Simplify REs. Multiply REs. Divide REs. / 5
Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions
Section 8.4
TEKS: 2A.7F
Obj: Add or subtract REs. Rewrite REs and graph the related function. Simplify complex fractions. / 6
Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions
Section 8.4
TEKS: 2A.7F
Obj: Add or subtract REs. Rewrite REs and graph the related function. Simplify complex fractions.
9 QUIZ
Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions
Section 8.4
TEKS: 2A.7F
Obj: Add or subtract REs. Rewrite REs and graph the related function. Simplify complex fractions. / 10
Solving Rational Equations
Section 8.5
TEKS: 2A.6I, 2A.6J
Obj: Solve rational equations by cross multiplying and by using the least common denominator. Use inverses of functions. / 11
Solving Rational Equations
Section 8.5
TEKS: 2A.6I, 2A.6J
Obj: Solve rational equations by cross multiplying and by using the least common denominator. Use inverses of functions. / 12 QUIZ
Solving Rational Equations
Section 8.5
TEKS: 2A.6I, 2A.6J
Obj: Solve rational equations by cross multiplying and by using the least common denominator. Use inverses of functions. / 13
Review
16
TEST / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20
23 / 24
FINALS / 25
FINALS / 26
EARLY RELEASE
FINALS / 27
STAFF
DEVELOPMENT
OR
BAD WEATHER DAY