Honors Algebra 2
Link to 15-16 Summer Assignment:
Course Objectives (Based on Common Core State Standards):
Students will be able to:
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See structure in algebraic expressions and write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems
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Perform arithmetic with polynomials and rational expressions
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Understand the relationship between zeroes and factors of polynomials
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Create equations that describe numbers or relationships
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Solve equations & inequalities in one variable and solve systems of equations
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Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically
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Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and be able to explain the reasoning
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Understand the concept of a function and be able to use function notation
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Interpret quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic & trigonometric (Q/P/R/E/L/T) functions that arise in applications in terms of the context
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Analyze Q/P/R/E/L/T functions using different representations
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Build Q/P/R/E/L/T functions that model a relationship between two quantities
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Construct and compare linear, quadratic and exponential models and solve problems
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Interpret expressions for Q/P/R/E/L/T functions in terms of the situation they model
Scope and Sequence: (Based on CT Department of Education recommendations)
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Algebra 1, Unit 6 - Review of Linear Systems – August - September (2 weeks)
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Algebra 1, Unit 7 - Quadratic Functions – September – October (4 weeks)
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Algebra 2, Unit 1 - Functions & Inverse Functions – October - November (5 weeks)
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Algebra 2, Unit 2 - Polynomial Functions – December - January (5 weeks)
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MID TERM EXAM on first four units - January
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Algebra 2, Unit 3 - Rational Functions – January - February (5 weeks)
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Algebra 2, Unit 4 - Trigonometric Functions – March - April (5 weeks)
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Algebra 2, Unit 5 - Logarithmic & Exponential Functions – April - May (5 weeks)
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Algebra 2, Unit 6 - Inferential Statistics – May - June (5 weeks)F
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