Algebra 2 Syllabus
by Carol Braun
September 22, 2005
Algebra 2 Syllabus
Reason for class: The purpose of Algebra 2 is to build n the concept tat the student learned in Algebra and Geometry. This class is also a higher level class tat will help prepare the student for some college level math classes. This class will also help the student build better problem solving skills.
Data and Linear Representations:
Table and graphs of linear equations
Slopes and intercepts
Linear equations in two variable
Direct variation and proportion
Scatter plots and least-square lines
Solving equations
Solving inequalities
Solving absolute value equations
Number an d Functions:
Operations with numbers
Properties of exponents
Introduction to functions
Operations with functions
Inverse functions Special functions
Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities:
Solving systems by graphing
Solving systems by elimination
Linear inequalities 2 variables
Linear programming
Matrices:
Using matrices to represent data
Matrix multiplication
Inverse of a matrix
Solving systems with matrices
Using matrix row operations
Quadratic Functions:
Quadratic functionsS
olving quadratic functions
Factoring Quadratic expressions
Quadratic equations an complex numbers
Exponents an Logarithmic Functions:
Exponential growth and decay
Exponential functions
Logarithmic functions
Properties of logarithmic functions
Applications of common logarithms
The natural base e
Solving equations
Algebra 2 - 2nd Semester
Rational Functions and Radical Functions:
Inverse, joint, and combined variation
Rational functions and their graphs
Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
Adding and subtracting rational expressions
Solving rational equations
Radical expressions and radical functions
Simplifying radical expressions
Solving radical equations
Counting Principles and Probability
Introduction to probability
PermutationsCombinations
Using Addition with probability
Independent events
Dependent events and conditional probability
Experimental probability and simulation
Statistics
Measures of central tendency
Stem and leaf plots, histograms, and circle graphs
Box an whisker plots
Measure of dispersion
Trigonometric Functions:
Right-triangle trigonometry
Angles of rotation
Trigonometric functions of any angle
Radian Measure and arc-length
Inverse of trigonometric functions
Further Topics in Trigonometry
Law of sines
Law of cosine
Fundamental trigonometric identities
Sum and difference identities
Conic Sections:
Introduction to conic sections
ParabolasCirclesEllipses
Hyperbolas
Solving nonlinear systems
Polynomial Functions:
Introduction to polynomials
Polynomial functions an their graphs
Products and factors of polynomials
