HAZELWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
ALGEBRA 2 AND HONORS ALGEBRA 2 SYLLABUS
Course Description:
In this course students learn advanced algebraic number systems, operations, and
forms. Students engage in activities which require them to communicate using the
language of algebra, explore variations, graphs, linear relations, matrices, systems,
parabolas and quadratic equations, quadratic relations, polynomials, functions, powers,
roots, exponents, logarithms, trigonometry, and statistics. The course emphasizes
problem solving.
To receive honors credit, students are challenged to follow a rigorous pace and
additional concepts, research, and problems required.
Approved Course Materials and Resources:
Textbook and Resources:
ALGEBRA 2 Integration, Applications, Connections, New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill,
2001. $55.00
Video/Movies:
Video clips from United Streaming are approved for classroom use.
No full length movies are approved in the mathematics curriculum.
Course Expectations:
Students will be expected to bring pencils, a notebook, scientific calculator, and their
textbook to class everyday. Taking notes, doing assigned homework, participating fully
in classroom activities, and seeking additional help when needed are essential elements
in successfully mastering the concepts of Algebra 2.
The honors course is taught at a faster pace allowing extra class time for deeper
investigation of the concepts by conducting research, solving challenging problems, and
completing and presenting projects to further challenge a student. Challenging problem
solving is required on a daily basis in this honors program with research conducted as
needed. A minimum of one project per quarter is required. Because of the complexity
of these additional requirements, more detail and work will be required outside
classroom hours.
Sample Course Activities/Projects/Assessments:
Assessments:
Each chapter test serves as the District Common Assessments. A scoring guide and
grade calculator will ensure consistent scoring for all students across the district.
A comprehensive semester final exam is required at the end of each semester. Other
informal and formal assessments, such as quizzes, observations, classroom
assignments, projects, and participation, will occur periodically through out each
chapter.
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Course Outline:
 Equations and Inequalities
 Functions and Relations
 Systems of Equations and Inequalities
 Matrices
 Polynomials
 Radical and Complex Numbers
 Quadratic Equations and Functions
 Trigonometry
 Rational Expressions
 Exponents
 Conics
Additional topics for Honors Algebra 2
 Maximum and minimum values of a function
 Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
 Sigma notation to express sums.
 Special and specific right triangles
 Trigonometric values for any given degree or radian measure.
 Graph and analyze the six trigonometric functions.
Course Curriculum Map:
The curriculum map shows the sequence of the math concepts. An approximate
timeline is given at the end of each chapter.
Semester 1
Chapter 1
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
Lesson 1.1 Expressions and Formulas
Lesson 1.2 Properties of Real Numbers
Lesson 1.3 Measure of Central Tendency
Lesson 1.4 Solving Equations
Lesson 1.5 Solving Absolute Value Equations
Lesson 1.6 Solving Inequalities
Lesson 1.7 Solving Absolute Value Inequalities
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #1
Timeline: 3 weeks
Chapter 2
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
Lesson 2.1 Relations and Functions
Lesson 2.2 Linear Equations
Lesson 2.3 Slope
Lesson 2.4 Writing Linear Equations
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Lesson 2.5 Scatter Plots
Lesson 2.6 Special Functions
Lesson 2.7 Linear Inequalities
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #2
Timeline: 3.5 weeks
Chapter 3
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
Lesson 3.1 Graphing Systems of Equations
Lesson 3.2 Using Substitution and Elimination to Solve Systems of Equations
Lesson 3.3 Using Cramer’s Rule to Solve Systems of Equations
Lesson 3.4Graphing Systems of Inequalities
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #3
Timeline: 2 weeks
Chapter 4
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
Lesson 4.1 Matrices
Lesson 4.2 Add and Subtract Matrices
Lesson 4.3 Multiplying Matrices
Lesson 4.8 Box and Whisker Plots
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #4
Timeline: 2 weeks
Chapter 5 - Part 1
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
Lesson 5.1 Monomials
Lesson 5.2 Polynomials
Lesson 5.3 Dividing Polynomials
Lesson 5.4 Factoring
Lesson 5.5 Roots of Real Numbers
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #5
Timeline: 3 weeks
Semester 1 Final Exam
Review for Semester 1 Final Exam
Semester 1 Exam
Timeline: .5 weeks
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Semester 2
Chapter 5 - Part 2
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
5-6 Radical Expressions
5-7 Rational Exponents
5-8 Solving Radical Equations/Inequalities
5-9 Complex Numbers
5-10 Simplifying Expressions Containing Complex Numbers
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #6
Timeline: 2 weeks
Chapter 6
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
6-2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
6-3 Completing the Square
6-4/6-5 Quadratic Formula/Sum and Product of Roots
6-6 Analyzing Graphs of Quadratic Functions
6-7 Graphing and Solving Quadratic Inequalities
Quizzes and Review
Common Assessment #7
Timeline: 2 weeks
Chapter 13
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
13-1/13-2 Intro to Trig/Radians & Degrees
13-3 Trig Functions of General Angles
13-4 Law of Cosines
13-5 Law of Sines
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #8
Timeline: 2 weeks
Chapter 9
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
9-2 Direct/ Indirect Variation
9-4 Rational Expressions Addition and Subtraction
9-3 Rational Expressions Multiplication and Division
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9-5 Solving Expressions
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #9
Timeline: 2.5 weeks
Chapter 8
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
8-1 Function Notation
8-7 Composition Functions
8-8 Inverses
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #10
Timeline: 2 weeks
Chapter 10
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
10-1 Real Exponents & Exponential Functions
10-2 Logarithms and Logarithmic Functions
10-3 Properties of Logarithms
10- 4/10-5 Common/Natural Logarithms
10-6 Solving Exponential Equations
10-7 Exponential Growth
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment #11
Timeline: 3 weeks
Chapter 7
Math Content/Textbook Lesson
7-1/7-2 Distance/Midpoint Formula & Parabolas
7-3 Circles
7-4 Ellipses
7-5 Hyperbolas
7-6 Conic Sections
Quiz/Review
Common Assessment # 12
Timeline: 2 weeks
Semester 2 Final Exam
Review for Semester 2 Final Exam
Semester 2 Exam/Common Assessment #13
Timeline: .5 weeks
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HIGH SCHOOL MATHEMATICS LESSON PROTOCOL
ACTIVITY
TEACHER PURPOSE
STUDENT PURPOSE
Warm Up
Assess student knowledge;
connect to prior knowledge
Practice and strengthen
lesson skills and math
concepts; self assessment
of knowledge
Facilitate to guide student
thinking; assess accuracy of
student knowledge
Self-assessment, explain
reasoning and assist each
other
Assess and build
connections to prior
knowledge; build interest
and motivation.
Show interest in problem
to be solved; show prior
knowledge through
discussion.
Facilitate and assess
student understanding; ask
probing questions to
maintain problem’s rigor
and student’s perseverance.
Construct math knowledge
by making predictions,
discussing possibilities,
testing predictions, solving
problems, and justifying or
presenting results.
Check for accuracy and
depth of understanding,
make connections and
extend knowledge through
questioning and discussion.
Summarize and reflect
though discussion and
writing.
Individual work; problems
based on classroom lesson
skills or Tungsten
assessment data
15% of class time
Homework Review
Partner or small group
10% of class time
Launch
Whole group discussion
Direct Instruction
20% of class time
Explore
Partner/Small Group Activity
Guided Instruction
Student Presentations
40% of class time
Summary
Whole group discussion
Summary Writing
15% of class time
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Power Vocabulary:
Expressions, equations, inequalities, formula
Relations and functions
Systems of equations
Matrices
Exponents
Logarithms
Real Numbers
Complex Numbers
Radical expressions and equations
Trigonometry
Direct and indirect variation
Circle
Parabola
Ellipse
Hyperbola
Conic Sections
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