Mrs. Kaddoura
Mathematics Department
Room: N-11
E-mail: kaddouraa@luhsd.net
Web Page: http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/page/4661
To see what your student is doing: http://www.edmodo.com
http://www.learnzillion.com
For programming: http://snap.berkeley.edu/snapsource/snap.html
(I prefer contact by e-mail or edmodo.com, please)
Algebra 2 Syllabus
Text :Algebra & Trigonometry (Structure and Method Book 2) McDougal Littell
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to satisfy the Algebra II requirement of the Common Core Mathematics
Standards recently adopted by the State of California. This upper level course fits into an
overall program of mathematics studies with a rigorous academic core by extending what students
have learned in the introductory-- level mathematics courses as well as introducing
more
advanced topics. These advanced topics include linear equations, inequalities, and systems,
quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions, equations, and expressions.
We will be doing some programming to enhance the Algebra II experience. It is a drag and drop
programming language call Snap that was started by MIT as Scratch and updated by Berkeley to
Snap. It is an online language so your students do not need anything special to do their programming
except Google Chrome. The address is http://snap.berkeley.edu/snapsource/snap.html. You can
expect an assignment every one to two weeks. Usually we will finish this in the computer lab. This
can also be done on any Smart Device such as a pad, phone, etc.
Edmodo is a secure website that allows students to turn in homework, to do quizzes and polls, get
help with homework, talk with group members, communicate with their teachers, and lets parents
view everything. As soon as all of the students register for Edmodo I will be emailing parents their
access codes. I think you will love this website. I tried this on a couple of classes last year and it
worked very well. This app. can be downloaded to any smart device or can be accessed by
computer.
Learn Zillion is a website that has videos for learning and practice along with quizzes. It is a very
helpful site for both parents and students. You will find the parent handout and student notes and
directions page on http://libertyunion.schoolwires.net/Page/5575. Students will have work here for
every class.
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Content and Sequencing
Quarter 1
Chapter 1 (Basic Review of Algebra)
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Real Numbers and Number Operations
Algebraic Expressions
Basic Properties of Real Numbers
Sums & Differences
Products
Quotients
Solving Equations in One Variable
Words into Symbols
Problem Solving with Equations
Chapter 2 (Inequalities)
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One Variable
Combined Inequalities
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Chapter 3 (Linear Equations)
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Quarter 2
Chapter 4 (Products and Factors of
Polynomials)
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Polynomials
Laws of Exponents
Multiplication
Prime Factorization
Factoring
Factoring Quadratic Polynomials
Solving Polynomial Equations
Problem Solving
Solving Inequalities
Chapter 5 (Rational Expressions)
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Quotients of Monomials
Zero and Negative Exponents
Scientific Notation
Problem Solving Using Inequalities
Absolute Value (Graph y=|x|)
Solving Absolute Value Sentences
Graphically
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Open Sentences in Two Variables
Two-Variable Graphs (y=mx+b)
Slope
Writing Equations of Lines
Systems of Linear Equations in Two
Variables
Problem Solving Using Systems
Graphing Linear Equations in Two
Variables
Functions
Linear Functions
Relations
Rational Expressions
Products and Quotients of Rational
Expressions
Sums and Differences of Rational
Expressions
Complex Fractions
Fractional Coefficients
Fractional Equations
Chapter 6 (Irrational and Complex Numbers)
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Roots of Real Numbers
Properties of Radicals
Sums of Radicals
Binomials Containing Radicals
Equations Containing Radicals
Rational and Irrational Numbers
Imaginary Numbers
Complex Numbers
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Quarter 3
Chapter 10 (Exponential and Logarithmic
Functions)
Chapter 7 (Quadratic Equations and Functions)
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Completing The Square
Quadratic Formula
Discriminant
Equations Quadratic in Form
Graphing (y=a*x^n)
Quadratic Functions
Chapter 8 (Variation and Polynomial Equations)
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Direct Variation and Proportion
Inverse and Joint Variation
Division
Synthetic Division (Synthetic
Substitution)
Remainder and Factor Theorems
Other Theorems
Quarter 4
Chapter 13 (Trigonometric Graphs: Identities)
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Radian Measure
Circular Functions
Periodicity and Symmetry
Graphs of the Sine and Cosine
Graphs of Other Functions
The Fundamental Identities
Trigonometric Addition Formulas
Double-Angle and Half-Angle Formulas
Formulas for the Tangent
Chapter 15 (Statistics and Probability)
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Presenting Statistical Data
Analyzing Statistical Data
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Rational Exponents
Real-Number Exponents
Inverses
Definition of Logarithms
Laws of Logarithms
Chapter 12 (Triangle Trigonometry)
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Angles and Degree Measurements
Trigonometric Functions of Acute
Angles
Trigonometric Functions of General
Angles
Values of Trigonometric Functions
Solving Right Triangles
The Law of Cosines
The Law of Sines
Solving General Triangles
Areas of Triangles
Normal Distribution
Correlation
Counting Principles
Permutations
Combinations
Sample Spaces and Events
(Probability)
(Mutually Exclusive and Independent
Events)
Chapter 9 (Analytic Geometry / Conic Sections)
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Distance and Midpoint Formulas
Circles
Parabolas
Ellipses
Hyperbolas
Central Conics
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Materials:
A graphing calculator is required for this course. No particular model is required, but the TI-84 will be used
for demonstrations. Smart phone, tablet, iPod, etc. is not required but extremely helpful. There is a
downloadable app for both Emodo and Learn Zillion. We will be using these in class.
It is advisable to have a notebook in which to keep lined paper, graph paper, class notes and handouts. A
pencil is the preferred writing instrument. You may take class notes and do homework with an instrument of
your choosing, but it is expected that you will do all tests and quizzes in pencil when in a written format.
Class work & Homework
In order to master most mathematical concepts or processes, practice is required. Homework is assigned
almost every night to give you opportunities to practice. You should do the homework with the idea of engaging
the concepts and doing the assignment well, not just to get it done. You should post your homework on
Edmodo Organization is one of the keys to success for a student. Once you complete the assignments on
Learn Zillion you must submit them to be posted.
Each day will begin with a problem from the previous homework, which is to be completed within the first 5
minutes of class. Your next task each day is to check homework within your group (Groups are assigned the
first day of class). We will discuss any problems that cannot be done by anyone in a group. While you are
checking your homework within your group, I will visit each group to see that you have done your work. Each
time you haven't completed your assignment, a zero (0) will be recorded. Beginning with the third zero and for
every zero thereafter, one (1) point will be deducted from your quarter average.
Grading:
Each day your student will be reading the next section in the book and turning in a summary of that section the
next class period. We will be going over this before the lesson begins. It is worth 5 in-class points.
I will be checking homework on Edmodo during class. Work is graded by the following:
 Complete and Rational: 4 points
 Complete with explanation but is not rational: 3 point
 Complete without explanation 2 points
 Partially complete with at least ¼ correct 1 point
 Incomplete with less than ¼ correct or not turned in 0 points.
 Learn Zillion assignments are worth 4 points each but must be completed. No exceptions!
 I do not take late work. I do drop up to 3 homework assignments per quarter.
Quizzes will be on Edmodo and worth 25 Points and will be prorated by correct answers. If quizzes are done
early or on time the student will have an opportunity to retake their quiz.
Quizzes on Learn Zillion will be worth 10 points each and will be prorated by correct answers.
Tests will be done in the computer lab currently using Exam view Test Player. Each test is worth 100 points. I
will be looking for the same rational (for each problem) as the homework.
Test corrections can be done in class during lunch or posted office time. Test corrections consist of writing the
problem and writing the correct answer with its rational.
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Please fill out the following in pen.
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
(Parent/Guardian please send an email confirming your signature)
Student Signature
Date
This is due the next class period. Each student that turns page 7 on time will receive 5 extra credit
points. Please remind your student not to turn in the whole document just page 7 please.
Thank you for all of your support.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kaddoura
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