Algebra 2

ALGEBRA 2 (411520CW)

Semester Course (1 unit)

NCAA Core GPA Approved

This course prepares the student for Precalculus. A general review of concepts learned in Algebra 1 and Geometry carries on throughout the text with new concepts added and reinforced. Students will build on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions by extending their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students will work closely with expressions that define the functions, and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. The critical units of studies are as follows: Polynomial, Rational, Radical Relationships, and Modeling with Functions.

Graphing calculators will be used extensively and students should have their own graphing calculator. If purchasing a calculator, the TI-84 contains the features needed for all courses except AP Calculus or AP Statistics. This is also the calculator used for demonstration purposes in classes. Students will not be allowed to use a TI-89, TI-92, TI-Nspire CAS or other comparable calculators that utilize symbolic manipulation. Only AP courses use the Nspire-CAS calculator.

Calculator rentals are available through the math department. See a math teacher for questions.

ALGEBRA 2 HONORS (411520HW)

Year Course (1 unit)

NCAA Core GPA Approved

Honors Algebra 2 is a fast paced in depth study that will help students build on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, by extending their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students will work closely with expressions that define the functions, and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. The critical units of studies are as follows: Polynomial, Rational, Radical Relationships, and Modeling with Functions.

Graphing calculators will be used extensively and students should have their own graphing calculator. If purchasing a calculator, the TI-84 contains the features needed for all courses except AP Calculus or AP Statistics. This is also the calculator used for demonstration purposes in classes. Students will not be allowed to use a TI-89, TI-92, TI-Nspire CAS or other comparable calculators that utilize symbolic manipulation. Only AP courses use the Nspire-CAS calculator.

Calculator rentals are available through the math department. See a math teacher for questions.

NOTE: Students who wish to apply for the Governor’s School for Math and Science Accelerate program in Pre-Engineering should take both Geometry