Blue Springs School
District
Algebra II
1 credit
2014-2015
Textbook: Algebra 2 – McDougal Littell,
copyright 2001
Teacher: Laura A Stiles
Plan: 1st hr., 7:25-8:13
School Phone Number: 816.229.3459 EXT 50092
Email: lstiles@bssd.net
Remind: Text - (573)768-8977, message:
@stilesa2
Course Overview: This course builds upon and extends the concepts, skills and understanding
learned in Algebra I. This course will also introduce more advanced topics that will serve as a
foundation for Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry, College Algebra, and Pre-AP Calculus.
Required Materials:
 Pencil
 Lined Notebook Paper
 Graph Paper—www.printfreegraphpaper.com
 Scientific Calculator: If you are purchasing a graphing calculator, the TI-83 or TI-84 is
preferred. The use of the TI-89 or TI Inspire calculator will not be allowed on tests or
quizzes.
o TI-84 Plus C and TI 84 Plus graphing calculators are available for use during class.
o The following website is for a free downloadable TI-83 calculator to use on a
computer,
http://education.ti.com/en/us/software/details/en/480DF008128C49DDA5E882E
76CE9C8B2/swti83plussdk
Common Assessment, EOC, ACT, ASVAB
 Common Assessments are given every 18 weeks in the district.
 18- and 36-week assessments serve as the final exams and are worth 100 points.
 EOC is the state “End of Course” test and is given in late spring.
 EOC/36-week Common Assessment scores will be 10% of the second semester grade.
 ACT will be administered April 28th, 2015 to ALL Juniors at the district’s expense.
Grading Scale: We will follow the BSSD policy for letter grades.
90% - 100%
A
80% - 89%
B
70% - 79%
C
60% - 69%
D
0 % - 59%
F
Grading Weights: Your grade will be weighted based on the following:
 25% - Daily Work
 75% - Assessments
o 10% EOC second semester - if applicable
o 10% BSSD Common Assessments, each semester
Daily Work - 25%
Assignments – 25%: will be assigned and graded on a daily basis in order to practice skills
learned. At the teacher’s discretion, assignments will either be awarded a completion grade or
graded for accuracy. Only four late homework assignments will be accepted per semester and
must be turned in to the teacher within two days of the due date. If a student is having trouble
keeping up with the assigned work, they will be required to attend Wildcat Hour until they are back
on track. Assignments are to be done in pencil on lined notebook paper.
Notebook
 Head each entry with the date.
 All notes need to be completely filled out even if you are absent.
 Notes are to be kept and turned in using a 3-ring binder.
Assessments – 75%
Quizzes – 15%: will be given over different parts of a unit on an announced or unannounced basis
and are to be done in pencil. Quizzes may be retaken only once, up until the day of the
corresponding test. Quizzes will be comprised of 5% of the daily work grade and 10% of the
assessment grade.
Unit Tests – 50%: will be given at the completion of each unit, announced at least one week in
advanced, to be completed in pencil. A review sheet will be given before the test and the student
will have the entire hour to ask questions and complete the review. If a student does poorly on a
test they can come in during tutoring times to do test corrections – only two times per
semester. Unit tests will be kept in a portfolio in Mrs. Stiles’ room and may be checked out by
the request of the parent once all students have taken the test.
18-, 36-week Common Assessments and EOC – 10%: Common Assessments will be
scheduled at the end of each semester. They will be cumulative covering every unit up to that
point in the school year.
ACT
The ACT will be administered on the following dates to all juniors at the expense of the district.
Administration: Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Make-Up:
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Tutoring:
Students are encouraged to come in at any time during tutoring
hours, 7:00—7:20 am and 2:20—2:45 pm. I will be available earlier or stay
later upon request. The textbook company has a web site students can
access if they need further help or test practice at home. The address is:
www.classzone.com.
I am looking forward to working with your student in my class. Feel free to
contact me anytime during the year either by e-mail or calling the school at
I am looking forward to working with your student in my class. Feel free to contact me anytime
during the year either by e-mail or calling the school at 816-229-3459.
Teacher Expectations:
 Show respect for your teacher, others around you, and yourself.
 Be on time and bring your supplies/materials daily.
 Work on the assignment in pencil during class once it is assigned up to two minutes before the
bell. I dismiss the class not the bell.
 Students are responsible for getting make-up work and scheduling tests, according to district
policy.
 No food, hats/head coverings, head phones, etc.
 All drink containers must have a lid.
 Cell phones must be turned off and not in use during class.
 All district policies and BSHS guidelines in the student handbook will be adhered to.
Student Expectations:
 Each student should expect the teacher to be prepared to teach by the beginning of each class.
 Each student may expect the teacher to facilitate success in the class. This includes lectures
that cover each given topic and an honest and timely response to each student’s questions.
 Each student can expect the teacher to be willing to give as much of her time as is reasonably
necessary—in class or before/after school—to facilitate effective learning.
 Each student can expect the teacher to behave in a professional manner.
Course Units:
 Ch 1 – Expressions, Equations and
Inequalities
(1.1-1.7)
o Real Numbers and Number Operations
o Algebraic Expressions and Models
o Solving Linear Equations
o Rewriting Equations and Formulas
o Problem Solving Using Algebraic
Models
o Solving Liner Inequalities
o Solving Absolute Value Equations and
Inequalities
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Ch 2 –
2.8)
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Linear Equations and Functions (2.1Functions and Their Graphs
Slope and rate of Change
Quick Graphs of Linear Equations
Writing Equations of Lines
Correlations and Best-Fitting Lines
Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Absolute Value Functions

Ch 3 – Systems of linear Equations and
Inequalities (3.1-3.3)
o Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
o Solving Linear Systems Algebraically
o Graphing and Solving Systems of
Linear Inequalities
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Ch 5 – Quadratic functions, Equations, and
Inequalities (5.1-5.8)
o Graphing Quadratic Functions
o Solving Quadratic Equations by
Factoring
o Solving Quadratic Equations by
Finding Square Roots
o Completing the Square
o Complex Numbers
o The Quadratic Formula and the
Discriminant
o Graphing and Solving Quadratic
Inequalities
o Modeling with Quadratic Functions
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Ch 6 – Polynomials (Equations and Functions)
(6.1-6.8)
o Using Properties of Exponents
o Evaluating and Graphing Polynomial
Functions
o Adding , Subtracting, and Multiplying
Polynomials
o Factoring and Solving Polynomial
Equations
o The Remainder and Factor Theorems
o Finding Rations Zeros
o Using the Fundamental Theorem of
Algebra
o Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial
Functions
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Ch 7 –
7.6)
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Ch 9 – Rational Expressions, Functions, and
Equations (9.1-9.6)
o Inverse and Joint Variations
o Graphing Simple Rational Functions
o Graphing General Rational Functions
o Multiplying and Dividing Rational
Expressions
o Addition, Subtraction, and Complex
Fractions
o Solving Rational Equations

Ch. 13 – Trigonometric Ratios and
Functions (13.1-13.3)
o Right Triangle Trigonometry
o General Angles and Radian Measure
o Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle
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Powers, Roots, and Radicals (7.1nth Roots and Rational Exponents
Properties of Rational Exponents
Power Functions and Function
Operations
Inverse Functions
Graphing Square Root and Cube Root
Functions
Solving Radical Equations
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Ch 8 – Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions (8.1-8.7)
o Exponential Growth
o Exponential Decay
o The Number e
o Logarithmic Functions
o Properties of Logarithms
o Solving Exponential and Logarithmic
Equations
o Modeling with Exponential and Power
Functions
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Ch 11 – Sequences and Series (7.7, 11.1-11.3,
11.5)
o Statistics and Statistical Graphs
o An Introduction to Sequences and
Series
o Arithmetic Sequences and Series
o Geometric Sequences and Series
o Recursive Rules for Sequences
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Ch 12 – Probability and Statistics (12.1–12.5)
o The Fundamental Counting Principle
and Permutations
Combinations and the Binomial
Theorem
An Introductions to Probability
Probability of Compound Events
Probability of Independent and
Dependent Events
For more in-depth information regarding this course
go to: bssd.buildyourowncurriculum.com, and look up
Algebra II.