Algebra 2
Teacher: Mrs. Ang
sang@cojusd.org
Room 206
559-528-4731
Course Description:
Algebra 2 develops advanced algebra skills such system of equations/inequalities,
quadratic equations and functions, advanced polynomials, imaginary and complex numbers,
logarithmic and exponential functions, matrices, radical and rational exponents, rational
functions, sequences and series, and probability.
Prerequisites:
Algebra 1, Geometry
Textbook and Course Materials:

Textbook:
 Algebra 2 by Bellman, Bragg, Charles, Handlin and Kennedy

Reference:
 Algebra 2 for Dummies

Materials:
 Lesson notebook
 Homework notebook
 Graph paper
 Line paper
 Color pencil
 Pencil/Pen
 Dry erase markers
 Binder
Course Objectives:

Unit 1: Tools of Algebra
Students will learn ….
 To solve equations and applied problems by writing equations
 To solve and graph inequalities, and write compound inequalities
 To solve absolute value equations.

Unit 2 : Functions, Equations, and Graphs
Students will learn…
 To graph relations and identify functions
 To graph linear equations and write equations of lines
 To write and interpret direct variation equations
 To graph absolute value functions
 To analyze vertical and horizontal translations
 To graph linear inequalities and absolute value inequalities

Unit 3: Linear Systems
Students will learn…
 To solve system by graphing, substitution or elimination
 To solve systems of linear inequalities
 To find maximum and minimum values
 To solve problems with linear programming
 To graph points in three dimensions
 To graph equations in three dimensions
 To solve systems in three variables by elimination or substitution

Unit 4: Quadratic Equations and Functions
Students will learn..
 To identify quadratic functions and graphs
 To model data with quadratic functions
 To graph quadratic functions, and find the maximum and minimum values of
quadratic functions
 To use the vertex form of a quadratic functions
 To find common and binomial factors of quadratic expressions
 To factor special quadratic expressions
 To solve quadratic equations by factoring, by finding square roots and by
graphing
 To identify and graph complex numbers
 To add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers
 To solve equations by completing the square
 To rewrite functions by completing the square
 To solve quadratic equations by using the Quadratic Formula

Unit 5: Polynomials and Polynomial Functions
Students will learn…
 To classify polynomials and model data using polynomial functions
 To analyze the factored form of a polynomial and write a polynomial function
from its zeros
 To divide polynomials using long division and synthetic division
 To solve polynomial equations by graphing and factoring
 To solve equations using Rational Root Theorem
 To use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra in solving polynomial equations
with complex roots

Unit 6: Radical Functions and Rational Exponents
Students will learn…
 To simplify nth roots
 To multiply and divide radical expressions
 To add and subtract radical expressions
 To multiply and divide binomial radical expressions
 To simplify expressions with radical exponents
 To solve radical expressions
 To add, subtract, multiply and divide functions

Unit 7: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Students will learn…
 To model exponential growth or decay
 To identify the role of constants in y  ab 






To write and evaluate logarithmic expressions
To graph logarithmic functions
To use the properties of logarithms
To solve exponential/logarithmic equations
To evaluate and solve natural logarithmic expressions
Unit 8: Rational functions
Students will learn…
 To use inverse variation
 To graph inverse variations
 To identify properties of rational functions
 To graph rational functions






To simplify rational expressions
To multiply and divide rational expressions
To add and subtract rational expressions
To simplify complex fractions
To solve rational equations
To use rational equations in solving problems

Unit 9: Probability
Students will learn…
 To find experimental probabilities
 To find theoretical probabilities
 To count permutations or combinations
 To find the probabilities of events A and B
 To find the probabilities of events A or B
 To make a probability distribution
 To use a probability distribution in conducting a simulation
 To find conditional probabilities
 To use formulas and tree diagrams
 To calculate measures of central tendency
 To find the standard deviation of a set of values
 To use standard deviation in real world situations

Unit 10: Sequence and Series
Students will learn…
 To identify mathematical patterns
 To use a formula for finding the nth term of a sequence
 To identify and generate arithmetic sequences
 To identify and generate geometric sequences
 To write and evaluate arithmetic series
 To use summation notation
 To evaluate a finite geometric series
 To evaluate an infinite geometric series
Evaluation:
You will be graded on
 Participation/Citizenship
 Quizzes, Chapter Test, Unit Test, and Midterm and Final Benchmark
 Homework, Notes, Classwork, Projects
Grading Scale:
Letter
Percentage
Grade
A+
Grade
97-100
4.0 Scale
Scoring
4.0
A
93-96
4.0
A-
90-92
3.7
B+
87-89
3.3
B
83-86
3.0
B-
80-82
2.7
C+
77-79
2.3
C
73-76
2.0
C-
70-72
1.7
D+
67-69
1.3
D
63-66
1.0
D-
58-62
0.7
F
Below 58
0.0
Descriptor
Advanced – Thorough understanding of and
ability to apply the knowledge and skills
associated with the content.
Proficient – Adequate understanding of and
ability to apply the knowledge and skills
associated with the content.
Basic – Partial understanding of and ability to
apply the knowledge and skills associated
with the content.
Below Basic – Minimal understanding of and
ability to apply the knowledge and skills
associated with the content.
Far Below Basic - Not enough evidence or
effort to demonstrate understanding of the
content.
Citizenship
All students are expected to take an active part in the learning environment of the
classroom. This means coming to class on time and ready to learn. The following rubric will be
used to evaluate the citizenship component of college-career-citizenship readiness.
Unsatisfactory
Needs improvement
Satisfactory
Outstanding
Student makes no
effort to be on task.
Student has to be
reminded regularly to
stay on task.
Student is usually on
task
Student stays on
task and puts
forth effort
0----------5----------10
Student does not follow
directions and rules.
11---------13-------15
16------18-------20
Student listens and
follows directions
and rules most of
the time.
21-------2------25
Work Effort
Ability to
follow
instruction
0----------5---------10
Student is negative and
disrespectful towards
the teacher and/or
other students, and
makes no attempt to
change behavior
Respect/
0--------5--------10
Student constantly
needs reminders to
follow directions and
rules.
Student listens
and follows
directions and
rules the first
time.
21------ 24------25
11--------13--------15
Student continually
needs reminders to be
organized,
responsible, and
respectful to other
students and the
teacher.
11-------13--------15
16------18-------20
Student is usually
responsible,
organized, and
respectful to other
students and the
teacher
Student is
responsible,
organized, and
respectful to
other students
and the teacher
16-----18--------20
21-------24------25
Students frequently
interrupts class
through disruption.
Student participates
appropriately in
class and seldom
needs to be
corrected by the
teacher
16------18------20
Student
participates and
adds to the class
in a positive
manner
21------24------25
Responsibility
Behavior
Student consistently
disrupts class
interrupting other
student's right to learn
and the teacher's right
to teach.
0-------5-------10
11------13------15
Total Points
Missed Assignments/Exam Procedure:
It is expected that students will submit all assignments on time. It is the
student’s responsibility to inform the teacher that he/she will be absent and to
request any and all make-up work. Once the student has returned to class, all
make-up and alternative assignments must be completed within the number of
school days equal to or less than the number of school days the student has been
absent.
Please sign below to certify that you have reviewed the syllabus and understand the
course requirements.
Name of Student (print)
_________________________
Student Signature
__________________________________
Date
_________