Course Syllabus
Algebra 2 PreAP/GT 2013-2014
Teacher Name:
Karleigh Suderman
Room Number:
363
Telephone Number:
(832)484-4223
Conference Period:
6th
Email:
Ksuderman1@kleinisd.net
TEKS for Course
Student objectives are listed in the calendar/outline section of this document by six weeks. A
complete list and description of the TEKS for Algebra 2 (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) can
be found at http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter111/ch111c.html#111.32.
Grading Determination
Major Grades:
60%
Daily Grades:
30%
Homework:
10%
There will be at least three major grades and six minor grades each six weeks.
Late Work Procedure
Late homework not presented at the time of the initial checking but turned in before the test will be
accepted for late with no more than a 30% deduction off the original credit. Homework packets not
presented at the time of initial checking will be accepted up to three days late with a penalty of 10%
per day deducted for each day late.
Daily assignments, enrichment packets, and projects will be can be turned in one day late for 10% off,
2 days late for 20% off, and 3 days late for 30% off. No credit will be given after 3 days late.
Unit Test Retesting Procedure
In lieu of retaking an entire test, students will have an opportunity to earn points back on any UNIT
test if the unit test grade is 69 or lower. Points will be earned back through test corrections. Students
must complete test corrections in presence of a teacher in order to earn points back. Test corrections
will be graded and students can earn back up to half of the original points deducted; however, the
student’s final grade on the unit test cannot exceed a 70.
In addition, the lowest unit test grade will be dropped at the end of each 6-weeks if it is to the
student’s advantage (it will improve their overall 6-weeks average).
Projects
Projects will be assigned periodically. Project grades will be recorded as daily grades.
Outline/Calendar
Six weeks lesson plans are kept current on my teacher website. Below is a rough course outline; time
periods are approximations* and may vary according to students’ needs.
Unit
Title
TEKS
Time*
First Six Weeks
Intro
Unit 1.1
Algebra and
Geometry Review
Foundations for
Functions
3 days
2A.1A, 2A.1B
8-9 days
Unit 1.2
Systems of Linear
Equations
2A.3A, 2A.3B, 2A.3C
7-8 days
Unit 1.3
Systems of Linear
Inequalities
Matrices
2A.3A, 2A.3B, 2A.3C
4-5 days
2A.3B
6-7 days
Unit 1.4
Second Six Weeks
Unit 2.1
Parent Functions and 2A.4B, 2A.4A
Transformations
6-7 days
Unit 2.2
Solving Quadratics
Algebraically
2A.8A, 2A.8D, 2A.2A, 2A.2B, 2A.5E, 2A.8B
8-9 days
Unit 2.3
Properties of
Quadratics
2A.7A, 2A.4B, 2A.6A, 2A.6B, 2A.2A, 2A.7B,
2A.4A, 2A.5E, 2A.6C
10-11
days
Third Six Weeks
Unit 3.1
Solving Quadratics
Graphically
2A.8D, 2A.6B, 2A.8C
5-7 days
Unit 3.2
Inverse and Square
Root Functions
2A.9F, 2A.2A, 2A.4A, 2A.4C, 2A.9A, 2A.9B,
2A.9C, 2A.9D, 2A.9E, 2A.9G
8-9 days
Unit 3.3
Exponents and
Polynomials
2A.2A
6-7 days
Fourth Six Weeks
Unit 4.1
Higher –Degree
Polynomials
2A.2A
5-6 days
Unit 4.2
Logarithmic
Functions
2A.11F, 2A.2A, 2A.11A, 2A.11B, 2A.11C,
2A.11D, 2A.11E
15-17
days
Unit 4.3
Rational Expressions
2A.2A
3-5 days
Fifth Six Weeks
Unit 5.1
Rational Functions
2A.10F, 2A.4A, 2A.10A, 2A.10B, 2A.10C,
2A.10D, 2A.10E, 2A.10G
10-12
days
Unit 5.2
Circles and Ellipses
2A.5A, 2A.5B, 2A.5C, 2A.5D
5-7 days
Unit 5.3
Hyperbolas and
Parabolas
2A.5A, 2A.5B, 2A.5C, 2A.5D, 2A.5E
5-7days
Circles, Ellipses,
Hyperbolas and
Parabolas
Curve Fitting
2A.5A, 2A.5B, 2A.5C, 2A.5D, 2A.5E
4-6 days
2A.1B, 2A.4B, 2A.4A
3-7 days
Geometric
Connections
P.3E
6-10
days
Sixth Six Weeks
Unit 6.1
Unit 6.2
Unit 6.3
Student Absence Procedure
Students are allowed the same number of days that they were absent to make up work.
If a test is missed, the student should make it up as soon as possible to maximize performance. Make
up times MUST be discussed with the teacher.
Test Days
Test days are Mondays and Wednesdays. Tests are allowed on other days with principal approval.
Online Textbook
The Algebra 2 book can be accessed online at http://my.hrw.com
The username and password will be provided by the teacher.