Hudson Area Schools Course Syllabus
SYLLABUS
1. Course Title: Algebra II
2. Course Description: Algebra II is a continuation of Algebra I. Rational and Irrational
equations and functions will be covered. There will be an introduction to probability and
sequences. Trig functions will be introduced. The Foil Method and factorizing quadratics
as well as the quadratic formula are covered in depth. Solving equations are continually
reviewed. A TI-83 graphing calculator is required.
3. Credit Hours: 1 credit hour (2 semesters)
4. Course Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry
5. Course Times: 1st Hour (7:40-9:14) and 2nd Hour (9:18-10:29)
6. Course Location: Room # 312
7. Instructor: Mr. Romanowski 448-8912 ext. 312 or tromanow@hudson.k12.mi.us
8. Required Text and Other Learning Resources: Algebrqa II – McDougal Littell –
Author is Larson
9. Course Overview: This course will cover Mathematical symbols, Pascal’s triangle,
Exponential and Logarithmic functions, equations, inequalities, circles, measures of
central tendency, and all of the family of functions through Trigonometric functions. This
course is developed to be sequential in two Trimesters.
10. Course Content Expectations: Algebra II will be based on the Algebra II content
expectations for the Michigan Curriculum as found on the website
www.michigan.gov/mde for mathematics as approved in November of 2007. Upon
completion of this course, students should be able to do the following:
Trimester 1
Chapter 1
L1.2.1 Properties of reals
A1.1.4 Evaluate algebraic expressions
L1.2.1 Solve linear equations
A1.2.9 Rewrite formulas and problem solve
L1.2.1 Linear Inequalities
L3.2.1 Absolute Value and inequalities
Chapter 2
L1.2.1 Relations and functions
A1.2.9 Slope and rate of change
A2.3.3 Graph Linear equations
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L1.2.1 Write equations
A3.1.2 Direct variation
L2.1.6 Scatter plots and line of best fit
A2.3.3 Absolute value transformations
L1.2.1 Linear inequalities
Chapter 3
L1.2.1 Linear systems and inequalities by graphing and algebraically
L1.2.1 Systems in 3 variables
L1.2.1 Matrices operations
L1.2.1 Determinants
Chapter 4
A2.3.3 Graph quadratics
L1.2.1 Factoring quadratics
L1.2.1 Square roots of quadratics
L1.2.1 Completing the square
L1.2.1 Complex numbers
A1.2.9 Discriminant and the quadratic formula
L1.2.1 Graph and solve quadratic inequalities
A3.1.2 Write quadratic functions
Chapter 5
L3.2.1 Properties of exponents
L1.2.1 Graph polynomials
A1.1.4 Operations with polynomials
A1.2.5 Factor polynomials and remainder theorem
L1.2.1 Zeroes of a function
L2.1.6 Fundamental theorem of Algebra
A3.1.2 Analyze, graph and model polynomial functions
Chapter 6
L2.1.6 Roots and rational exponents
L1.2.1 Properties of rational exponents
A2.2.5 Composition of functions
A2.2.6 Inverse functions
A2.3.3 Graph square roots and cube roots
L1.2.1 Solve radical equations
Trimester 2
Chapter 7
A2.5.2 Graph exponential and decay functions
A2.5.2 Functions with e
A2.5.2 Evaluate and graph logs
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A2.5.3 Apply logs
A1.2.7 Solve exponential and log equations
A3.1.1 Exponential and Power functions
Chapter 8
A3.1.1 Inverse and joint variations
A2.9.1 Graph rational functions
A1.1.4 Multiply and divide rational expressions
A1.1.4 Add and subtract rational expressions
A1.2.5 Solve rational equations
Chapter 9
A1.2.9 Distance and midpoint formula
G1.7.2 Parabola equations
G1.7.2 Circle equations
G1.7.3 Ellipses and hyperbolas
G1.7.3 Quadratic systems
Chapter 13
L1.2.1 Trig ratios
A2.10.2 Angles and radian measure
A2.2.4 Inverse Trig functions
L1.2.1 Law of sines and cosines
Chapter 14
A2.10.4 Graph sine, cosine, and tangent
A2.10.5 Translate and reflect trig functions
A1.1.7 Trig identities
A1.2.10 Solve trig equations
A3.1.1 Write trig functions
A1.1.7 Sum and difference formulas
11. Tentative Course Calendar/Schedule: Trimester 1 covers chapters 1-6. Trimester 2
covers chapters 5-9, and 13-14.
12. Grading Policy and Rubric:
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13. Teacher Responsibilities. I will promptly grade your homework, quizzes, and tests. I
will give help to anyone that asks for it. I will give 100% everyday. I will post the
lessons and grades daily on the home access center.
14. Student Responsibilities. Please make sure you have your book, writing utensil,
homework, and calculator with you when you come to class. You are responsible for all
work done in class. If you are absent, the assignment can be found on the front board.
No food or drink in class, except water. Respect other people and their property. Ask
questions if you do not understand!