Juanita Creswell
Midway High School
Department of Mathematics
Algebra 2 Year Long
2017-2018
SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATIONName: Juanita Creswell
Email:
Phone: 376-5645
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Objectives: A course in algebraic functions, their properties and uses-equations, inequalities, graphs, systems of linear and nonlinear equations and inequalities, rational expressions and equations, exponential and logarithmic functions and trigonometry. Applications will be related to real word situations in all areas.
Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate the ability to:
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Model with mathematics.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
Prerequisites for the course: Algebra 1 and Geometry
Course Topics:
First Nine Weeks
Unit 1 – Functions
Relations and Functions
Composite Functions (all types)
Tables to Functions (calculator)
Inverse Relations and Functions
Unit 2 - Linear Systems
Graphing Systems of Equations
Solving Systems Algebraically (Substitution)/Nonlinear
Solving Systems Algebraically (Elimination)
Systems with Three Variables (applications)
Systems of Inequalities
Unit 3 – Polynomials
Operations with Exponents
Polynomial Addition/Subtraction
Polynomial Multiplication
Factor by GCF & Grouping
Factor Quadratic Polynomials
Factor Special Binomials
Unit 4 – Radical Functions
Simplifying Radicals
Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
Multiplication of Radicals
Division of Radicals
Rational Exponents
Radical Equations
Complex Numbers
Divide/Multiply Complex Numbers
Second Nine Weeks
Unit 5 – Quadratic Equations
Solve by Factoring
Solve by the Quadratic Formula
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Writing Quadratic Equations
Unit 6 – Polynomial Functions
Long Division
Synthetic Division
Rational Root Theorem/Remainder Theorem
Polynomial Equations Finding Roots
Writing Polynomial Equations
Unit 7 – Rational Expressions
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Multiplying Rational Expressions
Dividing Rational Expressions
Add/Subtract Rational Expressions
Solving Rational Equations (Linear & Quadratic)
Rate of Work
Third Nine Weeks
Unit 8 – Exponential Equations
Exponential Equations
Logarithms/Evaluating
Logarithmic Inverses
Properties of Logarithms
Logarithmic Equations
Exponential Equations require Logarithms
Natural Logarithms
Money Applications
Unit 9 – Sequences and Series
Arithmetic Sequences/Mean
Geometric Sequences/Mean
Arithmetic Series/Summation Notation
Geometric Series
Infinite Geometric Series
Unit 10 – Graphing Parent Functions
Graphing Linear Equations
Graphing Quadratic Equations
Graphing Radical Functions
Graphing Radical Functions
Graphing Rational Functions
Graphing Exponential/Logarithmic Equations
These sections will include Intercepts, Domain and Range, Increasing & Decreasing Intervals, Maximum and Minimums, Symmetry, Average rate of change, End behavior, Transformations, Zeros, and Even and Odd Functions.
Fourth Nine Weeks
Unit 11 – Trigonometric Functions and Graphs
Trigonometric Ratios
Inverse Trigonometric Ratios
Degrees and Radians
Unit Circle
Know Trig Identities
Unit 12 – Probability/Statistics
Using All (linear,exp.,quad) Models with Scatter Plots
Standard Deviation
Normal Distribution
Probability
Multiplying Probabilities
Adding Probabilities
Conditional Probability
Samples and Surveys
TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
Textbook: Algebra 2 by Charles, Hall, Kenndy, Bellman, Bradd, Handlin, Murphy, and Wiggins; 2012, Pearson/Prentice Hall; ISBN #978-0-13-253150-4.
Supplementary Materials: A scientific calculator is required. It must have logarithmic and exponential capabilities. A graphing calculator is encouraged.
GRADING AND EVALUATION
Grading scale: A: 93-100; B: 85-82; C: 75-83; D: 70-74; F: Below 70.
Grades will be determined as follows:
Tests: 60%
Quizzes/Other: 20%
Homework: 20%
Tests will usually be given at the end of each chapter. Mid-chapter tests may also be given. Quizzes may be given throughout each chapter. Included in the quiz category is other. Other may include projects, grades given for taking notes or working on assignments in class, etc. Homework will be due at the end of each chapter and will be turned in the day that the Chapter Test is scheduled.
Online Gradebook:
Grades will be posted on www.jupitergrades.com
Make- Up Work:
The student is excused for the day(s) of the absence, not the material covered in the class. Therefore it is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher for make-up work. If absence is excused, all missed class work or tests may be made up provided the student makes the request immediately upon returning to each class/classes, and provided class time is not taken from other students. The number of days missed is the number of days the student will be given to complete the make-up work. (For example, a student who misses Monday and Tuesday and returns Wednesday will turn in the work due on Monday and Tuesday at the beginning of class on Friday.) Exceptions to this provision must be approved by the principal in advance.
Math Fee (Optional)
The math department collects a $3 math fee. This fee is optional and will be used toward classroom materials that may be needed throughout the year. This includes cleaning supplies, batteries, paper, pencils, etc.
Calculator Rental Program:
MHS offers a calculator rental program that enables students to rent a calculator to use for the current school year. The rental is $30 per year. The student will receive a
TI-83+ or a TI-84+ calculator to use during the school year. Students will then return the calculator at the end of the rental period. If a student rents four times, they will receive a new TI-84+ calculator at the end of their fourth rental upon returning the rented calculator. If interested, a calculator rental form will be provided to the student.
Tutoring:
Free after school tutoring will be offered after school from 3:30-4:30 on certain days throughout the school year. These days have not been determined.
SYLLABUS CHANGES
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the syllabus as long as the students are notified.