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Accelerated Algebra 2
Curriculum Guide for 2013-2014
(This document is meant as a guide to help with filing gaps and implementing the common
core the best we can. It is a working document and will need input. Keep notes to help
finalize for the 2014-2015 school year.)
Chapter 1: Equations and Inequalities (1 day)
Spend one day reviewing solving equations and inequalities and reviewing vocabulary such
as terms, coefficients, constants, etc.
Chapter 2: Linear Relations and Functions (3 days)
Start this chapter with section 2.8 review graphing linear equations in the context of
graphing linear inequalities. Include key concepts such as slope, horizontal and vertical lines.
Optional: to recall parallel and perpendicular lines in relation to slope could save this concept to
emphasize while teaching systems of equations.
Chapter 3: Systems of Equations and Inequalities (10 days)
Explore 3.1 Graphing Intersections of Graphs
3.1 Solving Systems of Equations (teach as review)
3.2 Solving Systems of Inequalities by Graphing (emphasize)
3.3 Optimization with Linear Programming (optional)
3.4 Systems of Equations in Three Variables
NOTE: The key topics from chapters #1-3 that will be “new” to students (gaps) are solving
inequalities (complex and absolute value), graphing inequalities in 2 variables, and solving
systems of inequalities. Consideration may be given to teaching as a unit of inequalities.
Emphasis should be given to contextual problems and creating and analyzing inequalities.
Function Activity and Section 2.6/2.7 (5 days)
The function activity is provided to each of the buildings and is used as a way to introduce
multiple functions and their transformations. Supplement as desired and include the concepts from
2.6/2.7. NOTE: Regular Algebra II will be starting with this activity during week #1. Consideration
may be given to starting with this activity to facilitate transfers during the first week of school.
Chapter 4: Quadratic Functions and Relations (24 days)
4.1 Graphing Quadratic Functions (A.SSE.1a, F.IF.9, N.CN.1, F.IF.9)
4.1 Extension: Modeling real world data (F.IF.4)
Compare linear and quadratic regressions. Use resources of sections 2.5 from Glencoe
and 4.10 from McDougal. Add analyzing residuals this is an Algebra 1 standard they have not
received. Resource will need to be created.
4.2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing (A.CED.2, F.IF.4)
4.2 Extension: Solving Quadratic Equations with technology (A.REI.11)
4.3 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (A.SSE.2, F.IF 8a)
4.4 Complex Numbers (N.CN.2)
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4.5 Completing the Square (N.CN.7, F.IF.8a)
4.5 Extension: Solving Quadratic Equations with technology (N.CN.7)
4.6 The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant (A.SSE.1b, N.CN.7)
Derive the quadratic formula
4.7 Explore: Transformations of Quadratic Graphs (F.IF.4, F.IF.8a, F.BF.3)
4.7 Transformations of the Quadratic Graphs (F.BF.3)
4.7 Extension: Quadratics and Rate of Change (F.IF.4, F.IF.6)
4.8 Quadratic Inequalities (A.CED.1)
Emphasize: Problem Solving with Quadratic Inequalities (resource)
9.7 Solving Linear and Nonlinear Systems (A.REI.7)Add this to CCS
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N.CN The Complex Number System: Perform arithmetic operations with complex numbers.
N.CN.1 Know there is a complex number i such that i2 = −1, and every complex number has
the form a + bi with a and b real.
N.CN.2 Use the relation i2 = –1 and the commutative, associative, and distributive
properties to add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers
N.CN The Complex Number System: Use complex numbers in the polynomial identities and
equations.
N.CN.7 Solve quadratic equations with real coefficients that have complex solutions
A.SSE Seeing Structure in Expressions: Interpret the structure of expressions
A.SSE.1 Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context.
a. Interpret parts of an expression, such as terms, factors, and coefficients.
b. Interpret complicated expressions by viewing one or more of their parts as a single
entity. For example, interpret P(1+r)n as the product of P and a factor not
depending on P.
A.SSE.2 Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see
x4 – y4 as (x2)2 – (y2)2, thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be
factored as (x2 – y2)(x2 + y2)
A.CED Creating Equations: Create equations that describe numbers or relationships.
A.CED.1 Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems.
Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational
and exponential functions.
A.CED.2 Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships between
quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
A.REI Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities: Solve systems of equations.
A.REI.7 Solve a simple system consisting of a linear equation and quadratic equation in
two variables algebraically and graphically. For example, find the points of
intersection between the line y  3 x and the circle x 2  y 2  3 .
A.REI Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities: Represent and solve equations and
inequalities graphically.
A.REI.11 Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations
y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are the solutions of the equation f(x) = g(x); find the
solutions approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make tables
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of values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or g(x)
are linear, polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic
functions
F.IF Interpreting Functions: Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of context.
F.IF.4 For a function that models a relationship between two quantities,
interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities,
and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description
of the relationship. Key features include: intercepts; intervals where
the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative; relative
maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity
F.IF.6 Calculate and interpret the average rate of change of a function
(presented symbolically or as a table) over a specified interval. Estimate
the rate of change from a graph.
F.IF Interpreting Functions: Analyze functions using different representations
F.IF.8 Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal
and explain different properties of the function.
F.IF.9 Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way
(algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For
example, given a graph of one quadratic function and an algebraic expression for
another, say which has the larger maximum.
F.BF Building Functions: Build new functions from existing functions
F.BF.3 Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k)
for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given the
graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the
graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
Chapter 5: Polynomials and Polynomial Functions (20 days)
5.1 Operations with Polynomials (A.APR.1)
5.2 Dividing Polynomials (A.APR.6)
5.3 Polynomial Functions (F.IF.4, F.IF.7c)
5.4 Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions (F.IF.4, F.IF.7c,)
5.4 Extension: Modeling Data Using Polynomial Functions with technology(F.IF.4, F.IF.7c)
5.5 Solving Polynomial Equations (A.CED.1)
5.5 Extension: Polynomial Identities with technology (A.REI.11)
5.6 The Remainder and Factor Theorems (A.APR.2, F.IF.7c)
5.7 Roots and Zeros (A.APR.3) Focus on Examples 1 & 3 find the real roots on calculator then synthetically divide
5.7 Extension: Analyzing Polynomial Functions with technology(A.APR.4)
5.8 Rational Zero Theorem(A.APR.3) Use Example 3 : find the real roots on calculator then synthetically divide
CCS Covered
A.APR Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions: Perform arithmetic operations
on polynomials
A.APR.1 Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely,
they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication;
add, subtract, and multiply polynomials
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A.APR Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions: Understand the relationship
between zeros and factors of polynomials,
A.APR.2 Know and apply the Remainder Theorem: For a polynomial p(x) and a number a,
the remainder on division by x – a is p(a), so p(a) =0 if and only if (x – a) is a factor
of p(x).
A.APR.3 Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use
the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial.
A.APR Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions: Use polynomials identities to
solve problems.
A.APR.4 Prove polynomial identities and use them to describe numerical relationships. For
example, the polynomial identity (x2 + y2)2= (x2 – y2)2 + (2xy)2 can be used to
generate Pythagorean triples.
A.APR Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions: Rewrite rational expressions.
A.APR.6 Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms; write a(x)/b(x) in the form
q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x), b(x), q(x), and r(x) are polynomials with the degree of
r(x) less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long division, or, for the more
complicated examples, a computer algebra system.
A.CED Create equations that describe numbers or relationships: Create equations that
describe numbers or relationships.
A.CED.1 Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems.
Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational
and exponential functions.
A.REI Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities: Represent and solve equations and
inequalities graphically
A.REI.11 Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations
y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are the solutions of the equation f(x) = g(x); find the
solutions approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make
tables of values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where f(x)
and/or g(x) are linear, polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential, and
logarithmic functions.
F.IF Interpreting Functions: Interpreting functions that arise in applications in terms of the
context.
F.IF.4 For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key
features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing
key features given a verbal description of the relationship. Key features include:
intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative;
relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity
F.IF Interpreting Functions: Analyze functions using different representations
F.IF.7 Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand
in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
c. Graph polynomial functions, identifying zeros when suitable factorizations are
available, and showing end behavior
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Chapter 6: Inverses and Radical Functions and Relations (12 days)
Special Note: Make sure there is a constant connection between all the
functions and the comparison of these functions.
6.1 Operations on Functions (F.IF.9, F.BF.1b)
6.2 Inverse Functions and Relations (F.BF.4a, F.IF.4)
6.3 Square Root Functions and Inequalities(F.IF.7b, F.BF.3)
6.4 nth Roots (A.SSE.2)
6.4 Extension: Graphing Nth Root Functions with technology (F.IF.7b, F.BF.3)
6.5 Operations with Radical Expressions (A.SSE.2)
6.6 Rational Exponents ( N.RN.1 N.RN.2)
6.7 Solving Radical Equations and Inequalities (A.REI 2)
6.7 Extension: Solving radical equations and inequalities with technology (A.REI.2, A.REI.11)
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A.SSE Seeing Structure in Expressions: Interpret the structure of expressions.
A.SSE.2 Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see
x4 – y4 as (x2)2 – (y2)2, thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be
factored as (x2 – y2)(x2 + y2)
A.REI Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities: Understand solving equations as a process
of reasoning and explain the reasoning.
A.REI.2 Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples
showing how extraneous solutions may arise.
A.REI.11 Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations
y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are the solutions of the equation f(x) = g(x); find the
solutions approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make tables
of values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or g(x)
are linear, polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic
functions
F.IF Interpreting Functions: Interpret functions that arise in applications in terms of the context
F.IF.4 For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key
features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing
key features given a verbal description of the relationship. Key features include:
intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or negative;
relative maximums and minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity
F.IF Interpreting Functions: Analyze functions using different representations.
F.IF.7 Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand
in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
b. Graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined functions,
including step functions and absolute value functions
F.IF.9 Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way
(algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For
example, given a graph of one quadratic function and an algebraic expression for
another, say which has the larger maximum.
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F.BF Building Functions: Build a function that models a relationship between two quantities.
F.BF.1 Write a function that describes a relationship between two quantities.
b. Combine standard function types using arithmetic operations. For example, build a
function that models the temperature of a cooling body by adding a constant
function to a decaying exponential, and relate these functions to the model.
F.BF Building Functions: Build new functions from existing functions
F.BF.3 Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k)
for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given the
graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the
graph using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them.
F.BF.4 Find inverse functions.
a. Solve an equation of the form f(x) = c for a simple function f that has an inverse
and write an expression for the inverse. For example, f(x) = 2 x3 or
f(x) = (x+1)/(x-1) for x≠1.
N.RN Linear and Exponential Relationships: Extend the properties of exponents to rational
exponents.
N.RN.1 Explain how the definition of the meaning of rational exponents follows from
extending the properties of integer exponents to those values, allowing for a notation
for radicals in terms of rational exponents. For example, we define 51/3 to be the
cube root of 5 because we want (51/3)3 = 5(1/3)3 to hold, so (51/3)3 must equal 5.
N.RN.2 Rewrite expressions involving radicals and rational exponents using the properties
of exponents
Semester One Break
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