Algebra 2 Honors

(revised 9/30/09)

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The purpose of Algebra 2 Honors is to extend students knowledge and understanding of Algebraic skills in preparation for the Geometry Honors course as well as lay the foundation for the Pre-Calculus Honors course to follow. Students will be given the opportunity to apply their critical thinking skills in conjunction with their algebraic skills and todays mathematical technology to solve unfamiliar problems. Students will be introduced to a new language and a variety of mathematical topics which will result in a greater appreciation for the method of problem solving.

MATERIALS 1. Textbook Algebra 2 Prentice Hall Mathematics Algebra 2 Prentice Hall Mathematics, Grab and Go Files Lesson Plans All-In-One Student Workbook TI-83/84+ Silver; TI-NSpire Calculator Based Laboratory (CBL) Calculator Based Ranger (CBR) HSPA Mathematics Workbook geared to individualized instruction for identified students Barrons; ARCO; College Board Material; Kaplan SAT ExamView Test Generator; Teacher Technology; Teacher Express; Presentation Pro; Fractal Extreme, Cygnus Software;

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Calculators Calculator Based Tools

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HSPA Material

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SAT Review Materials

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Computer Software

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Videos

Life By the Numbers Volume 2: The New Geometry

COURSE OBJECTIVES Students will be able to: 1.

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Solve and graph linear equations and inequalities Solve and graph absolute value equations and inequalities Analyze data using lines of best fit Solve and graph systems of linear equations and inequalities Use matrices to solve systems of equations Simplify radical expressions Perform all operations on complex numbers Analyze characteristics of quadratic functions and their graphs Solve quadratic equations Solve polynomial equations of degree greater than two Simplify expressions using rules of exponents and rational exponents Solve radical equations Perform operations on functions & find composite and inverse functions Graph exponential and logarithmic functions and solve related equations Simplify rational expressions

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Mathematical Models Linear Functions, Equations, and Inequalities Solving Systems of Linear Equations Matrices Patterns and Structures in Algebra Quadratic Functions Polynomials and Polynomial Functions Radical Functions and Rational Expressions Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Rational Functions

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SCOPE AND SEQUENCE I. MATHEMATICAL MODELS 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.3.B.1,2; 4.3.C.1,2; 4.5.A.1,2,3,4,5; 4.4.B.1,2,3,4; 4.5.C.1,2,3,4; 4.5.D.1,2,3,4,5,6; 4.5.E.1,2,3; 4.5.F.1,2,3,4; 8.1.A.3; 9.1.C.1,2,3,4,5,6; 9.2.A.1,3 A. Graphical Models 1. Data and scatter plots 2. Patterns and relationships B. Functions LINEAR FUNCTIONS, EQUATIONS, AND INEQUALITIES 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.1.B.1; 4.2.C.1; 4.3.B.1,2; 4.3.C.1,2; 4.3.D.1,2; 4.4.A.2,4; 4.5.A.1,2,3,4,5; 4.4.B.1,2,3,4; 4.5.C.1,2,3,4; 4.5.D.1,2,3,4,5,6; 4.5.E.1,2,3; 4.5.F.1,2,3,4; 8.1.A.3; 9.1.C.1,2,3,4,5,6; 9.2.A.1,3 A. Linear functions and equations 1. Direct variation and linear functions 2. Solving equations 3. Analyzing equations of lines B. Fitting linear functions to data 1. Using equations of trend lines 2. The median-median line of fit 3. Fitting lines using technology C. Linear inequalities 1. One-variable inequalities 2. Inequalities and absolute value 3. Linear inequalities in two variables (including absolute value) SOLVING SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.1.B.1,3; 4.2.A.1,2,3; 4.2.C.1; 4.3.B.1,2; 4.3.C.1; 4.3.D.1,2,3; 4.5.A.1,2,3,4,5; 4.4.B.1,2,3,4; 4.5.C.1,2,3,4; 4.5.D.1,2,3,4,5,6; 4.5.E.1,2,3; 4.5.F.1,2,3,4; 8.1.A.3; 9.1.C.1,2,3,4,5,6; 9.2.A.1,3 A. Systems of linear equations 1. Solving systems graphically 2. Solving systems symbolically a. Linear combination b. Substitution c. Matrices i. Matrices and data handling ii. Multiplying matrices d. Determinants and Cramers rule 3. Solving systems using matrices a. Situation Problems b. Linear programming 4. Solving systems with three variables a. Points in space b. Planes in space c. Determinants/matrices B. Systems of linear inequalities 1. Systems of inequalities

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Linear programming constraints Solving linear programming problems

PATTERNS AND STRUCTURES IN ALGEBRA 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.1.A.,2,3; 4.1.B.1,2,4; 4.2.B.4; 4.5.C.1,2,3,4; 4.5.D.1,2,3,4,5,6; 4.5.E.1,2,3; 4.5.F.1,2,3,4; 8.1.A.3; 9.1.C.1,2,3,4,5,6; 9.2.A.1,3 A. Real numbers and field properties B. Rational and irrational numbers C. Imaginary and complex numbers D. Graphing complex numbers and fractals QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.1.B.1,4; 4.3.A.1,3; 4.2.B.1; 4.3.B.1,3,4; 4.3.C.1; 4.3.D.1,2,3; 4.4.A.4; 4.5.C.1,2,3,4; 4.5.D.1,2,3,4,5,6; 4.5.E.1,2,3; 4.5.F.1,2,3,4; 8.1.B.9; 8.2.B.1; 9.1.C.1,2,3,4,5,6; 9.2.A.1 A. Introduction to quadratic functions 1. Investigating quadratic functions 2. Sketching parabolas 3. Translations 4. Completing the square B. Solving quadratic equations 1. Solving graphically 2. Solving by factoring 3. Using the quadratic formula 4. Classifying solutions POLYNOMIALS AND POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.1.B.1,2,4; 4.2.A.1; 4.2.B.1; 4.3.B.1,2,3,4; 4.3.C.1; 4.3.D.1,2,3; 4.5.C.1,2,3,4; 4.5.D.1,2,3,4,5,6; 4.5.E.1,2,3; 4.5.F.1,2,3,4; 8.1.B.9;8.2.B.1; 9.1.C.1,2,3,4,5,6; 9.2.A.1 A. Polynomial functions and graphs 1. Graphing polynomial functions 2. Maximums and minimums 3. Zeros of a function B. The fundamental theorem of algebra 1. Solving polynomial equations by graphing 2. Factors and roots of polynomials 3. The fundamental theorem C. Rational expressions and functions 1. Rational expressions 2. Adding and subtracting rational expressions 3. Rational functions 4. Solving rational equations

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RADICAL FUNCTIONS AND RATIONAL EXPONENTS 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.1.B.2; 4.5.C.1,2,3,4; 4.5.D.1,2,3,4,5,6; 4.5.E.1,2,3; 4.5.F.1,2,3,4; 8.1.A.3; 9.1.C.1,2,3,4,5,6; 9.2.E.1 A. Radicals 1. Simplifying radicals 2. Operations with radicals 3. Solving radical equations B. Rational exponents C. Combining functions 1. Operations with functions 2. Composite functions 3. Inverse relations and functions D. Graphing square root and other radical functions EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.1.B.1,2,4; 4.1.B.1; 4.3.B.1,2,3,4; 4.3.C.1,2; 4.3.D.1,2; 4.5.C.1,2,3,4; 4.5.D.1,2,3,4,5,6; 4.5.E.1,2,3; 4.5.F.1,2,3,4; 8.1.A.3; 9.1.C.1,2,3,4,5,6; 9.2.A.1; 9.2.E.1 A. Exponential patterns and graphs 1. Exploring exponential functions 2. Exponential growth and decay 3. Modeling exponential growth and decay 4. The number e B. Logarithmic functions 1. Defining logarithmic functions 2. Solving exponential functions 3. Properties of logarithms RATIONAL FUNCTIONS 3.1; 3.2; 3.3; 3.4; 3.5; 4.1.B.4; 4.3.A.1,2,3; 4.3.C.1; 4.3.D.1,2,3; 4.5.C.1,2,3,4; 4.5.D.1,2,3,4,5,6; 4.5.E.1,2,3; 4.5.F.1,2,3,4; 8.1.A.3; 9.1.C.1,2,3,4,5,6 A. Variation B. Adding and subtracting rational expressions C. Solving rational equations

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1. Unit Tests and Quizzes 2. Midterm Exam 3. Final Exam 4. Projects a. Career b. Graphing c. Research 5. Performance Assessments 6. Presentations 7. Labs 8. Small Group Quizzes