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ALGEBRA II
SYLLABUS
Mrs. C. Cook
Course Objectives
 Students will be able to recognize, graph, manipulate, and solve a variety of
functions including linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions.
 Students will be able to graph and solve systems of linear equations using a
variety of methods including matrices.
 Students will be exposed to the concepts of conic sections and trigonometric
functions. They will be able to recognize and manipulate equations and functions
of these types.
 Students will be introduced to basic probability as well as sequence and series.
 Students will be able to apply basic and advanced problem solving techniques to
solve word problems.
Course Themes
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Relations and Functions
Linear and Absolute Value Equations
Quadratic Functions
Polynomial Functions
Rational Functions
Conic Sections
Trigonometric Functions
Sequences and Series
Counting Principle and Probability
Logarithmic and Exponential Functions
Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving
Course Materials
 Textbook:
Larson, Ron, et al. Algebra 2. Illinois: McDougal Littell. 2001.
 Calculator:
Each student is required to purchase a scientific calculator (similar to a TI-30).
Students may wish to purchase a graphing calculator (TI – 83 or higher).
These are not required for this course but may prove to be helpful.
 Helpful Websites:
Textbook Site - http://www.classzone.com/books/algebra_2/index.cfm
Quia Site - http://www.quia.com/pages/cookalgebra2.html
Course Organization
Grades will be determined by the following:
 Chapter Tests - 35 %
 Homework Completion - 25 %
 Weekly Quizzes - 20 %
 Course Notebook - 10%
 Participation and Preparation - 10%
Chapter Tests
Tests will be administered at the end of each chapter with the exception of two
times when multiple chapters will be combined for the test. Tests can be
anticipated roughly every two to three weeks.
Homework Policy
Homework assignments will be assigned daily with the exception of Friday. Late
assignments will be accepted one day after the due date for 75% credit and two days
after the due date for 50% credit. After that, the student will receive no credit for
the assignment. If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to obtain the missed
assignments and notes. I will not track a student down to make sure that he/she
knows what the missing assignment was.
Homework will be graded based on timely completion with reasonable answers.
This means, if you do the work and it makes some sense, you will get full credit for
that assignment. Students are required to complete homework in the format
presented at the beginning of the course. Homework completed in any other format
WILL NOT be accepted.
Weekly Quizzes
Quizzes will be administered at the beginning of class every Friday in which a test
is not given. Quizzes will cover all the material that was covered in the homework
that week. The purpose of the weekly quizzes is to ensure that students understand
the material and that homework is being completely accurately and students are
seeking out help when needed.
Course Notebook
Each student will be required to keep an up-to-date, organized course notebook
consisting of all class notes, homework, quizzes, tests, and projects. The notebook
will be checked on Friday during the weekly quiz.
Participation
Participation includes class preparation, completion of the daily questions, and
participation in guided practice during lessons. This also includes student
accountability to seek out assignments, notes, quizzes and tests missed due to
illnesses.
Expectations
I expect all of my students to come to class on time and prepared with his/her own book,
notebook, assignment notebook, pencil, and calculator. I will not tolerate lack of
preparation including missing assignments. I expect each student to be accountable for
his/her own academics including seeking out help when needed. I expect students to
come to me with questions; I should not have to come to you! I expect students to
respect each person in the classroom and his/her right to learn. I expect that each student
will maintain a willingness to learn and will have fun while doing so. I expect a great
year!
Content Outline
Attached you will find a week-by-week breakdown of the content to be taught this school
year. This outline is tentative and may need to be adjusted slightly throughout the year.
Any major adjustments to this outline (elimination of an entire chapter or subject) will be
presented to the students and sent home for parents to review. We have a lot to cover this
school year and we will be hitting the ground running.
Algebra II Content Outline
Week
Subject
1
Algebra I Review
2
Algebra I Review
3
Algebra I Review
4
Chapter 1 Review
Graphing
5
Graphing
Equations for Lines
6
Equations for Lines
Advance Graphing
7
Chapter 2 Review
Systems of Equations
8
Systems of Equations
and Inequalities
9
Chapter 3 Review
Matrices
SEMESTER 1
Quarter 1
Content
Order of Operations
Combining Like Terms
Solving Equations
Rewriting Equations
Problem Solving
Word Problems
No School Monday
Solving Linear Inequalities
Solving Absolute Value
Review Chapter 1
Test Chapter 1
Functions and their Graphs
Slope and Rate of Change
Graphing Lines
Writing Equations for Lines
Writing Equations for Lines
Graphing Inequalities
Graphing Absolute Value
Review Chapter 2
Test Chapter 2
Solving Systems of Equations by
Graphing
No School Friday
Solving Systems of Inequalities
by Graphing
Solving Systems of Equations
Algebraically
No Class Wednesday
Grades Close Friday
Solving Systems of Equations
Algebraically
Review Chapter 3
Test Chapter 3
Chapter
1. 2 – 1. 3
1. 4 – 1.5
1.6 – 1.7
2.1
2.2 – 2.4
2.4 – 2.6, 2.8
3.1
3.2 – 3.4
3.4
Quarter 2
10
Matrices
11
Matrices
12
Chapter 4 Review
Quadratic Functions
13
Quadratic Functions
14
Quadratic Functions
15
Quadratic Functions
Chapter 5 Review
16
Polynomials
17
Polynomials
18
Polynomials
Chapter 6 Review
19
20
Review
Matrix Operations
Multiplying Matrices
Determinants
Early Release Friday
Cramer’s Rule
Identity and Inverse Matrices
Review Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Test
Graphing Quadratic Functions
Factoring
Solving Equations by Factoring
Thanksgiving No School
Wednesday - Friday
Solving by Finding Square Roots
Complex Numbers
Quadratic Formula
Review Chapter 5
Chapter 5 Test
Properties of Exponents
Evaluating Polynomials
Graphing Polynomials using
Technology
Adding, Subtracting and
Multiplying Polynomials
Dividing Polynomials
Winter Break Starts Friday
Finding Rational Zeros
Fundamental Theorem
Review Chapter 6
Test Chapter 6
Review Week
Midterm Exams
4.1 – 4.3
4.3 – 4.4
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4, 5.6
6.1 - 6.2
6.3, 6.5
6.5, 6.7
Chapters 1 - 6
Week
Subject
1
Rational Exponents
2
Power Functions
3
Radical Equations
4
Review Chapter 7
Rational Equations
5
Rational Equations
6
Rational Equations
7
Rational Equations
8
Probability and
Statistics
SEMESTER 2
Quarter 3
Content
No School Monday
Nth Roots
Rationalizing the Denominator
Properties of Rational Exponents
Function Operations
Composition of Functions
Inverse Functions
Graphing Square Roots
Solving Radical Equations
Early Release Friday
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 7 Test
Graphs of Rational Equations
using Technology
No School Monday
Multiplying Rational Equations
Dividing Rational Equations
Adding and Subtracting
Complex Fractions
Solving Rational Equations
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 9 Test
Fundamental Counting Principle
Statistics and Statistical Graphs
Inverse and Joint Variations
Chapter
7.1 – 7.2
7.3 – 7.4
7.5 – 7.6
9.2 – 9.3
9.4
9.5 – 9.6
12.1, 7.7, 9.1
Spring Break
9
Probability
Grades Close Friday
Permutations/Combinations
Theoretical Probability
Geometric Probability
Compound Probability
12.3 – 12.4
Quarter 4
10
11
Probability
Review Probability
and Statistics
General Trigonometry
12
General Trigonometry
Review Chapter 13
13
Sequences and Series
14
Sequences and Series
Review Chapter 11
15
Conic Sections
16
17
18
Review
Independence and Dependence
Probability and Statistics Review
Probability and Statistics Test
No School Friday
Six Trig. Functions
Angle Measures
Inverse Trig. Functions
Real World Modeling
Chapter 13 Review
Chapter 13 Test
Sequence vs. Series
Summation Notation
Finite and Infinite Sequences
Arithmetic Sequences
Geometric Sequences
Chapter 11 Review
Chapter 11 Test
Types of Conic Sections
Circles
Parabolas, Ellipses, Hyperbolas
Chapter 10 Mini-Test
Class Trips
Final Exam Review
Final Exam
12.5
13.1 – 13.4
13.7
11.1, 11.4
11.2 – 11.3
10.2 – 10.6
Chapters 1–7, 9-13
Homework Assignment Outline
Every homework assignment will be completed in the following format. Assignments
completed in any other format WILL NOT be accepted for credit. Absolutely NO
assignments will be accepted if the holes are torn and not reinforced.
Student Name
Date
Assignment Due
Assignment (page number and problem numbers)
Problem
Question
Number 1
Solution (MUST write out the word solution)
Worked out solution
Answer is circled with line to right margin with the work answer written
A line is drawn before beginning the next problem
Problem
Question
Number 2
Solution (MUST write out the word solution)
Worked out solution
Answer is circled with line to right margin with the work answer written
A line is drawn before beginning the next problem