Algebra II Syllabus The following is a general description and an outline of the topics covered in a full year of algebra II. The outline is broken into parts A and B to correspond to our trimesters. It is suggested that students take part A before part B, but it is not a requirement. Steven Kelly St. Louis High School 113 E. Saginaw St. St. Louis, MI, 48880 (989)681-2500 skelly@edzone.net web.mac.com/xcountry Calculators Each student is required to have their own calculator for class. A scientific calculator will work well for all topics in algebra II, but a graphing calculator is a better choice. Expectations Students are expected to take part in all aspects of classroom discussion and group work. Students are expected to be in class everyday. Students are expected to communicate mathematics in both written and verbal forms. Students are expected to explain concepts, results, and problems graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Students are expected to have their own calculator. Students are expected to keep a notebook of class notes and homework problems. Students are expected to study algebra II for 15-30 minutes each night. Algebra II-Syllabus 2007 1
Grading Policy Grades for each trimester will be given on a points earned basis from the following: Class Participation Homework Tests Final Exam 300 Points 200 Points 500 Points 200 Points Letters grades will be assigned from the St. Louis High School Grade policy: 100% to 94% A 94% to 90% A- 90% to 87% B+ 87% to 84% B 84% to 80% B- 80% to 77% C+ 77% to 74% C 74% to 70 % C- 70% to 67% D+ 67% to 64% D 64% to 60% D- 60% to 0% F Primary Textbook Collins, William. Algebra II, 1st ed. New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw Hill, 2001. Algebra II-Syllabus 2007 2
St. Louis High School Mathematics Curriculum Algebra II Part A Algebra II Text Reference Time to complete Chapter 1 2-3 weeks Analyzing equations and inequalities Expressions and formulas Properties of real numbers Solving equations including absolute value Solving inequalities including absolute values Content expectations are all from Algebra I Chapter 2 1-2 weeks Graphing linear relations and functions calculators Graphing linear equations by hand and with use of graphing Finding Slopes of linear relations Writing linear equations Identify families of functions Content expectations: A1.2.9, A2.3.2, A3.1.1, A3.1.2 Chapter 5 3 weeks Exploring Polynomials and radical expressions monomials/polynomials dividing polynomials factoring roots and real numbers radical expressions/rational exponents Solving radical equations and inequalities complex numbers Algebra II-Syllabus 2007 3
Content expectations: A1.1.4, A1.1.5, A1.2.5, A2.9.1, A3.1.1, A3.1.2, A2.3.2 Chapter 6 1-2 weeks Quadratic Functions and Inequalities Quadratic Functions Solving Quadratic Functions by graphing, factoring, and use of the Quadratic Formula Graphing quadratic inequalities Content Expectations: L2.1.6, A1.2.5, A1.2.9 Chapter 7 2-3 weeks Analyzing Conic Sections Parabolas Circles Ellipses Hyperbolas Conic Sections Content Expectations: G1.7.1, G1.7.2, G1.7.3 Chapter 9 2 Weeks Exploring Rational Expressions Roots and Zeros Graphing polynomial functions and estimating zeros Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions Solving rational equations and inequalities Content Expectations: A2.9.2 Algebra II-Syllabus 2007 4
Algebra II Part B Text Reference Time to Complete Chapter 10 2 weeks Exponential and logarithmic functions Real exponents and and exponential functions Logarithms Common and natural logarithms Solving exponential equations Content expectations: A1.2.7, A2.5.2, A2.5.3 Chapter 11 2 weeks Investigating sequences and series Arithmetic Sequences Arithmetic Series Geometric Sequences Geometric Series Infinite geometric series The Binomial Theorem Content Expectations: A1.2.9, L2.2.1, L2.2.2, L2.2.3, L2.2.4 Chapter 12 3 weeks Discrete mathematics and probability Counting Principle Permutations Combinations Probability Adding and multiplying probability Common misconceptions (not in the text) Content expectations: L1.3.1, L1.3.2, L1.3.3, S4.1.1, S4.1.2, S4.2.1, S4.2.2 Algebra II-Syllabus 2007 5
Advanced Math Text Chapters 5-7 5 Weeks Trigonometry Angles and degree measure Right Triangle trigonometry Unit Circle Applying Trigonometric ratios Law of sines and cosines Angles and radian measure Linear and angular velocity Graphs of sine, cosine, and tangent functions Trigonometric identities Solving trigonometric equations Content expectations: A1.2.10, A2.10.1, A2.10.2, A2.10.3, A2.10.4, A2.10.5 Advanced Math text Chapter 14 5 weeks Statistics and data analysis Frequency distribution Measures of central tendency Measures of variability The Normal Distribution Data sampling and analysis project (not in the text) Content Expectations: L3.2.1, L3.2.2, L3.2.3, S1.2.1, S1.2.2, S1.2.3, S1.3.1, S1.3.2, S1.3.3, S1.3.4, S3.1.1, S3.1.2, S3.1.4, S1.1.2 Algebra II-Syllabus 2007 6