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NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL SYLLABUS
Algebra II-2year (2nd year)
Susan Brush
[email protected]
sbrushmath.weebly.com
Room #1144
Math CATS Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:45-3:45
TEXTS:
Bellman, Allan E., Chavis Bragg, Sadie, Charles, Randall I., Hall, Basia, Handlin, Sr.
William G., and Kennedy, Dan. Prentiss Hall Mathematics: Algebra 2. Boston: Pearson
Prentiss Hall, 2004.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
This class is a continuation of Algebra II-2 year (1st year), and is taught at a slower pace
than the 1-year Algebra II course. In this course, the basic concepts from Algebra I are
enriched. Topics studied include graphing, analyzing, and interpreting functions
including radical, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions;
exponents; radicals; sequences and series, probability and statistics.
REQUIREMENTS:
Supplies needed
3-ring binder (Assignments should be done on loose leaf paper.)
Paper and pencil
Scientific or Graphing calculator (TI-83 or TI-84)
**Graphing Calculator is highly recommended**
GRADING POLICY:
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As a non-unit based course each semester will have one final cumulative exam.
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You will have one opportunity each semester to retake a chapter test or quiz.
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You must complete a review process set forth by the teacher in order to re-take a
test/quiz.
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The retake score for a given test will be the score that is recorded in the grade
book.
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The Algebra II classes will use the following scale for their grades:
Practice Assignments
10%
Preliminary Assessments 90%
The culmination of the above grades will comprise 80% of the semester grade. The other
20% will be the cumulative semester exam.
ASSESSMENTS:
Assignments consist of concept quizzes, in-class work and homework.
Assessments consist of Quizzes (50 points each) and Tests (100 points each)
SCHEDULE:
Chapter 7: Radical Functions & Rational Exponents
1. Roots and Radical Expressions
2. Multiplying & Dividing Radical Expressions
3. Rational Exponents
4. Solving Square Root and Radical Equations
5. Function Operations
6. Inverse Relations & Functions
7. Graphing Square Root & Other Radical Functions
Chapter 8: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
1. Exponential Models
2. Properties of Exponential Functions
3. Logarithmic Functions
4. Properties of Logarithms
5. Exponential & Logarithmic Equations
6. Natural Logarithms
Chapter 9: Rational Functions
1. Inverse Variation
2. Rational Functions & Their Graphs
3. Simplifying Rational Expressions
4. Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions
5. Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions
6. Solving Rational Equations
First Semester Review and Final Exam
Chapter 11: Sequences & Series
1. Mathematical Patterns
2. Arithmetic Sequences
3. Geometric Sequences
4. Arithmetic Series
5. Geometric Series
Chapter 12: Probability & Statistics
1. Probability Distributions
2. Single Event Probabilities
3. Multiple Event Probabilities
4. Conditional Probability
5. Analyzing Data
6. Standard Deviation
7. Samples
Chapters 13 & 14: Trigonometry
1. Periodic Data
2. Angles & the Unit Circle
3. Radian Measure
4. The Sine Function
5. The Cosine Function
6. Reciprocal Functions
If time:
7. The Tangent Function
8. Area & the Law of Sines
9. The Law of Cosines
Second Semester Review and Final Exam