Blue Springs School District
Algebra II
1 credit
2015-2016
Teacher: Mr. Frentrop
Plan: 4th Hour
School Phone Number: 224-1315 ext. 50683
Email: jfrentrop@bssd.net
Textbook: Algebra 2 : Algebra 2 – Big Ideas Learning, LLC, copyright 2015.
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.
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% - Course Work (homework, daily assignments, online practice, etc)
 75% - Assessments (formative tests and summative tests)
o 10% EOC second semester - if applicable
Required Materials:
 Pencil
 Lined Notebook Paper
 Graph Paper—www.printfreegraphpaper.com
 Scientific Calculator: If you are purchasing a graphing calculator, the TI-83 or TI84 is preferred. The use of the TI-89 or TI Inspire calculator will not be allowed
on tests or quizzes and is not allowed on the ACT.
o Graphing calculators are available for use during class.
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 will be administered at counselors recommendation based on Algebra I
EOC scores and will be 10% of the second semester grade.
 ACT will be administered April 19, 2016 to ALL Juniors at the district’s expense.
Course Units:
 Review 1 – Expressions, Equations and Inequalities (R1.1-R1.6)
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
 Review 2 – Linear Equations and Functions (R2.1-R2.8, R1.7)
o Functions and Their Graphs
o Slope and rate of Change
o Quick Graphs of Linear Equations
o Writing Equations of Lines
o Correlations and Best-Fitting Lines
o Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
o Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
o Absolute Value Functions
 Review 3 – Systems of linear Equations and Inequalities (R3.1-R3.3)
o Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
o Solving Linear Systems Algebraically
o Graphing and Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
 Ch 2 – Quadratic Functions (2.1-2.2, 2.4)
o Transformations of Quadratic Functions
o Characteristics of Quadratic Functions
o Modeling with Quadratic Functions
 Ch 3 – Quadratic Functions (3.1-3.6)
o Solving Quadratic Equations
o Complex Numbers
o Using the Quadratic Formula
o Solving Nonlinear Systems
o Quadratic Equations
 Ch 4 – Polynomials Functions (4.1-4.9)
o Graphing Polynomial Functions
o Adding , Subtracting, and Multiplying Polynomials
o Dividing Polynomials
o Factoring Polynomials
o Solving Polynomial Equations
o The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
o Transformations of Polynomial Functions
o Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions
o Modeling with Polynomial Functions
 Ch 5 – Powers, Roots, and Radicals (5.1-5.6)
o Properties of Integer Exponents
o nth Roots and Rational Exponents
o Properties of Rational Exponents and Radicals
o Graphing Square Root and Cube Root Functions
o Solving Radical Equations and Inequalities
o Performing Function Operations
o Inverse of a Function
 Ch 6 – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (6.1-6.7)
o Exponential Growth and Decay Functions
o The Natural Base e
o Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions
o Transformations of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
o Properties of Logarithms
o Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations
o Modeling with Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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 Ch 7 – Rational Functions (7.1-7.5)
o Inverse Variation
o Graphing Rational Functions
o Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions
o Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
o Solving Rational Equations
 Ch 8 – Sequences and Series (8.1 – 8.3, 8.5)
o Defining and Using Sequences and Series
o Analyzing Arithmetic Sequences and Series
o Analyzing Geometric Sequences and Series
o Using Recursive Rules with Sequences
 Ch 10 – Probability (10.1-10.6*)
o Sample Spaces and Probability
o Independent and Dependent Events
o Two-Way Tables and Probability
o Probability of Disjoint and Overlapping Events
o Permutations and Combinations
o Binomial Distributions*
 Ch. 11 – Data Analysis and Statistics (11.1)
o Using Normal Distributions
 Ch. 9 – Trigonometric Ratios and Functions (9.1)
o Right Triangle Trig
For more in-depth information regarding this course go to:
bssd.buildyourowncurriculum.com, and look up Algebra II.