Accelerated Mathematics 2:
Advanced Algebra,
Geometry and Statistics
Course Syllabus for Dell Hamilton
Dell.hamilton@cowetaschools.org
COURSE DESCRIPTION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES
This is the second in a sequence of mathematics courses designed to prepare students to take AB or BC
Advanced Placement Calculus. It includes right triangle trigonometry; exponential, logarithmic, and higher
degree polynomial functions; matrices; linear programming; vertex-edge graphs; conic sections; planes and
spheres; population means, standard deviations, and normal distributions. (Prerequisite: Accelerated Math 1
or Mathematics 2.)
This course requires students to:
 Perform basic operations with matrices;
 Use matrices to formulate and solve problems;
 Solve linear programming problems in two variables;
 Understand and apply matrix representations of vertex-edge graphs;
 Identify and use special right triangles;
 Define and apply sine, cosine, and tangent ratios to right triangles;
 Investigate the relationship between lines and circles;
 Investigate planes and spheres;
 Explore inverses of functions;
 Analyze graphs of polynomial functions of higher degree;
 Solve a variety of equations and inequalities;
 Explore exponential functions;
 Explore logarithmic functions as inverses of exponential functions;
 Use sample data to make informal inferences about population means and standard deviations;
 Create probability histograms of discrete random variables, using both experimental and theoretical
probabilities;
 Solve problems involving probabilities by interpreting a normal distribution as a probability histogram
for a continuous random variable;
 Understand the differences between experimental and observational studies by posing questions and
collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data;
 Investigate the relationships between lines and circles;
 Recognize, analyze, and graph the equations of the conic sections (parabolas, circles, ellipses, and
hyperbolas.
COURSE UNITS
 Unit 1 – Matrices and Linear Programming
 Unit 2 – Right Triangles, Circles, and Spheres
 Unit 3 – Higher Degree Polynomials
 Unit 4 – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
 Unit 5 – Data Analysis
 Unit 6 – Conics
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This course will also review units from Accelerated Math I as deemed necessary by the instructor
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION/LEARNING
Students will be given an opportunity daily to participate in class activities to learn algebra, geometry, and
statistics concepts by practice. It is the student’s responsibility to come to class prepared to learn and to be a
positive addition to the classroom each day.
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Class lecture/discussion/demonstration
Guided practice
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Question/answer
Performance/learning tasks
GRADING POLICY
Grades will be calculated for assessment items that include (but are not limited to) classwork and homework
(20%), performance tasks (15%), quizzes (15%), tests (30%), and exams (20%-once each 9 weeks). The
student score on the Mathematics 2 End-of-Course Test (EOCT) will represent 15% of the final course grade, as
required by the state.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Students will be responsible for all school rules in addition to the following.
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Be Present and on Time.
Participate in class discussions and activities
Be Prepared --Bring Book, Homework, Pencil, Paper, and Calculator to Class Every Day
Do Your Best.
Show Respect.
TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS:
 Books – Georgia High School Mathematics 2, 2008, and Discovering Advanced Algebra.
 Materials you need to have –
o Required: Paper, Pencil, calculator (minimum-scientific calculator, suggested-graphing
calculator (prefer TI-83, 84, or TI Inspire).
o Recommended: a binder for organization.