Clifford Steed
2015 - 2016
Room 5-205
Steedc@lake.k12.fl.us
352-787-5047 Ext. 7195
Algebra II
Course Objective
This course will focus on the mathematic standards set by the State of Florida for Algebra II and the exam at
the end of the year. We will cover equations, inequalities, linear equations and systems, quadratics,
polynomials rational and radical exponents, logarithms, and probability and statistics. All of these topics are
covered on the exam in May. Problems will be presented and solved in four ways: analytically, numerically,
graphically and verbally.
Course Outline
Unit one: Linear Functions (10 days)
1. Solve word problems
2. identify and evaluate functions
3. Graph and interpret equations and inequalities
Unit two: Absolute value ad systems of equations (10 days)
1. Graph and interpret absolute value equations
2. Graph and interpret step functions
3. Solve systems in 2 and 3 variables
Unit Three: Quadratic functions and complex numbers (20 days)
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Graph parabolas
Solve quadratic equations
Write quadratic functions from real word context
Write quadratic functions given Zeros
Complex numbers
Solve quadratic systems
Unit Four: Polynomial Functions (20 days)
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Operations of polynomials
Analyze and graph polynomials
Solve polynomials
Divide polynomials
Write equations of polynomials from given Zeros
Unit Five: Rational functions (20 days)
1. Identify key features of Rational functions (20 days)
2. Simplify rational expressions
3. Solve rational equations
Unit Six: Radical functions and rational exponents (15 days)
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Simplifying radicals and rational exponents
Solve radical equations and power equations
Graph radical functions
Find compositions of functions
Find inverse of functions
Unit Seven: Exponential and Logarithmic functions (15 days)
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Write, evaluate and graph exponential functions
Write, evaluate and graph logarithmic functions
Use properties to condense and expand logarithms
Solve exponential equations
Solve logarithmic equations
Unit Eight: Trigonometric functions (10 days)
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Identify Sine, Cosine and Tangent
Verify other Trig identities
Solve real world problems using trig ratios
Determine Trig values
Unit Nine: Sequences, series and probability and statistics (18 days)
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Arithmetic and geometric sequence and series
Data collection
Measure of central tendency
Conditional probability
Z scores
Each of these units are timed but times are subject to change. We should have time at the end of the year to
review and prepare for the exam at the end of the year.
Materials Needed
All materials will be needed daily. I do not provide basic materials (paper and pencil). The textbook will be
used every day and is needed for success in this course. Students are to be responsible for keeping the text
book in good shape. Students will need to buy a notebook to take notes and organize themselves. A 3 ring
binder is the best option for a notebook but is not the only choice. Paper and something to write with is
mandatory every day and not provided by the teacher. Cornell Notes are strongly encouraged in this class.
Any notes taken in Cornel style may be used on the test or quiz. Any additional materials (glue, markers, graph
paper…) needed for class will be provided by the teacher.
Class Rules
1. Bee here and on time - Success depends on your attendance. Time is important, don’t waste it.
2. Bee prepared – Have your own materials. I do not have materials for you. All of my school supplies
are at Windy Hill Middle School
3. Bee responsible – Do your assigned work on time and correctly the first time. The class is not hard if
you do your assigned work on time.
4. Bee respectful –Keep your hands off others and their stuff. If it is not your leave it alone.
5. Bee Courteous – Everyone learns at a different rate. We must make sure that we have an emotionally
safe classroom
Failure to follow the Class Rules:
First Offence – Warning. Everyone is entitled to a mistake. We will go over the rules and
consequences
Second Offence – Parent conference. We will go ever the rules and consequences
Third offence – Parent conference, Detention. We will go over rules and consequences. Failure to
show for my detention will result in a referral and a reschedule of my detention.
Fourth Offence and after– Referral to administration.
Assessments
Students will have various opportunities to show their knowledge of material covered in this class. It is
critical that students be in class and do the required work in a timely manner. Do not get behind.
Mathematics is a building process, miss one layer of the building process and it becomes much harder to build
the next layer. The more you miss the harder it will get. County rules will apply to all make up work.
Homework: Homework is given almost daily. Make up homework must be done before the Unit test
is given. Do not get behind.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given at regular intervals. Cornell notes may be used during a quiz to help the
student with the information.
Tests: Tests are given at the end of each unit. Test will cover current information and prior
information. Cornell Notes may be used during the test.
Projects: Projects are given to supplement class information and not given to just improve a student’s
grade.
Extra Credit: There is no extra credit given. Get all of the credit offered and extra will not be needed.
Mid-Term, EOC exams: The two tests are given by the County Mid-Term and the EOC. All information
studied in this class will be covered on these two tests. There will be information taught in this class
that will not be on the two exams but used in preparation of more advanced classes.