Algebra II - Firelands Elementary School



Algebra II

2018/2019

Teacher: Mr. Busch Email: tbusch@

School Phone: (440) 965-4255 Room: 109

Office Hours: Before and After School, 2’, FAST Period, or By Appointment

Algebra II is a continuation of the mastery of the standards of calculating using algebraic rules introduced in Algebra 1. You will also learn to connect mathematical concepts, reasoning, problem solving, and communicating of mathematical concepts.

Algebra II includes the study of quadratic and polynomial functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometry, systems of linear equations, sequences and series, probability and analytic geometry. This course will cover the scientific applications of the above topics in order to prepare you for Precalculus.

Course Requirements:

Homework: Bookwork and worksheets, 3-4 assignments per week.

Quizzes: 2 per quarter, at the completion of each module.

Tests: 2 per quarter, at the completion of each unit.

Textbook: Algebra 2; McDougal Littell. Recommend kept in 3 ring binder.

Pencil: Mandatory in order to take a quiz or test, pen is okay for notes.

Graphing Calculator-

You will need to purchase a graphing calculator for this and future math classes. At a store these calculators can range in price from $100-120. Texas Instruments is the best brand available. I recommend the TI-84 Silver edition. The TI-83, TI-84, and TI-89 are also acceptable. Any calculator is a large investment, but these calculators will be used for the rest of your math classes here at Firelands and throughout college. You will need your own calculator for college entrance exams such as the ACT. Any calculator with CAS will not be allowed to be used on some standardized tests such as the ACT and AP.

Course Objectives:

1st 9 Weeks:

1) Analyzing Functions

A) Domain, Range, End Behavior

B) Characteristics of Function Graphs

C) Transformations of Function Graphs

D) Inverses of Functions

Cont.

2) Absolute Value Functions, Equations, and Inequalities

A) Graphing Absolute Value Functions

B) Solving Absolute Value Equations

C) Solving Absolute Value Inequalities

3) Quadratic Equations

A) Solving Quadratic Equations by taking Square Roots

B) Complex Numbers

C) Finding Complex Solutions of Quadratic Equations

2nd 9 Weeks:

1) Quadratic Relations and Systems of Equations

A) Circles

B) Parabolas

C) Solving Linear-Quadratic Systems

D) Solving Linear Systems in Three Variables

2) Polynomial Functions

A) Graphing Cubic Functions

B) Graphing Polynomial Functions

3) Polynomials

A) Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

B) Multiplying Polynomials

C) The Binomial Theorem

D) Factoring Polynomials

E) Dividing Polynomials

3rd 9 Weeks:

1) Polynomial Equations

A) Finding Rational Solutions

B) Finding Complex Solutions

2) ACT preparation

3) Rational Functions

A) Graphing Simple Rational Functions

B) Graphing More Complicated Rational Functions

4) Rational Expressions and Equations

A) Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

B) Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions

C) Solving Rational Equations

4th 9 Weeks:

1) Radical Functions

A) Inverses of Simple Quadratic and Cubic Functions

B) Graphing Square Root Functions

C) Graphing Cube Root Functions

2) Unit Circle Definition of Trigonometric Functions

A) Angles of Rotation and Radian Measure

B) Defining and Evaluating the Basic Trigonometric Functions

C) Using a Pythagorean Identity

3) Graphing Trigonometric Functions

A) Stretching Compressing, and Reflecting Sine and Cosine Graphs

B) Stretching, Compressing, and Reflecting Tangent Graphs

C) Translating Trigonometric Graphs

D) Fitting Sine Functions to Data

Homework:

During every two class periods we will complete one section of a chapter. Each night you will be asked to attempt a moderate number of equations, usually from your workbook. At the beginning of class the following day your homework will be graded on completeness and effort. You will then be given time to ask questions on those equations that gave you the most difficulty. Lessons of higher importance will be carried into a second or third day with group work in class and worksheets to be completed at home. During homework review it is up to you to express where you are having difficulty before a quiz or test.

Each days notes will be posted to my school webpage by the end of the day. Here you will be able to review any days notes and see the homework assignment in case you missed it. Get used to checking this website.

Absences:

You cannot learn if you are not in school!! Make every effort possible to be in school everyday. But, if not, it is your responsibility to make up any missed assignments. Assignments will be posted on PowerSchool. You will have as many days to make up the assignment as you were absent, unless it is a school sponsored absence (example: many band and choir students miss a lot of class for performances). In the case of one of these expected absences you should have assignments completed by the time you return to class. **If you are in a class that meets on Thursday and miss a Tuesday I expect you to check the homework when you come to school on Wednesday even though our class does not meet so you are ready for Thursday’s class. The same goes for those in a class meets on Wednesday. If you miss school Wednesday for any reason but are present Thursday you must have homework ready for Friday. You must stop in and get assignments and notes when you are in school on Thursday so you are ready for Friday’s class. All notes are posted to the school website by the end of the day. You are expected to review them when not in school.

Tutoring:

Students may receive extra help during the FAST periods, 2nd period, or before and after school. However, you must see me in advance and in the case of 2nd period you must not have another class. In the morning I am available at 7:15 and after school starting at 2:35. If these times do not fit your schedule other arraignments can be made.

Grades:

Grades will be weighted as follows:

Tests: 50%

Quizzes: 25%

Homework: 25%

Please check website for help throughout the year!

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