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TITLE
Algebra II
TEXTBOOK
Algebra II With Trigonometry;
Foster Gell, Winters, Rath, & Gordon;
Glencoe, 1992 (1st Edition)
DESCRIPTION
A course in second year algebra designed to be taken concurrently with or before
or after geometry. It includes the study of sets, graphing, open sentences,
polynomial and factoring, rational numbers and expressions, conic and quadratic
functions. Technology will be used to enhance certain topics. Prerequisite:
Algebra I
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. The student will be able to interpret linear equations and inequalities
graphically. (12.6.1)
2. The student will be able to apply the meaning of slope, x and y intercepts to
application problems. (12.6.2)
3. The student will be able to use a calculator to find the best fit line of a
set of points and use the information to make accurate projections. (12.5.2 &
12.6.4)
4. The student will be able to solve simultaneous equations and inequalities by
graphing, elimination, substitution, and use of matrices and make applications
to linear programming. (12.6.3)
5. The student will be able to simplify expressions with variables and
exponents. (12.1.2)
6. The student will be able to solve problems using percent, direct and inverse
proportions. (12.2.1)
7. The student will be able to solve for complex roots in quadratic equations.
(12.6.2)
8. The student will be able to solve application problems by applying roots and
the vertex (maximum and minimum) of quadratic functions. ((12.6.2)
9. The student will be able to graph and analyze conic sections. (12.6.2)
10. The student will be able to list and analyze steps of problem solving. The
student will be able to use this skill to solve all different types of
mathematical problems. (12.2.1)
WRITING ACTIVITIES
1. The student will be able to write a short paper on how math is used in the
work place.
2. The student will be able to write a paragraph expressing their thoughts on a
chapter just completed.
3. The student will be able to write paragraphs describing results to labs.
4. The student will be able to write sentences from algebraic equations.
MULTICULTURE ACTIVITIES
1. The student will be able to work story problems throughout the book that
involve minorities from several different cultures.
2. The student will be able to read the chapter openings of the text. These
sections of the book focus on multicultural history and events in mathematics.
