COURSE IDENTIFICATION:
TITLE: Algebra 2
ROOM: A3127
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: NAME:
Zenaida Ahumada
PHONE:
938-0278
OFFICE:
A3219
EMAIL:
zahumada@rrps.net
WEBSITE: school fusion address to come soon
In the mean time www.orgsites.com/nm/ahumada
http://my.hrw.com
(Holt textbook online as well as tutorial videos and extra practice)
Students will be given the username and password in class to access this information.
PREREQUISITE:
C or better in Algebra 1 or Transition to Algebra 2
TEXTBOOK:
Algebra 2 (Holt, Rinehart, Winston)
SUPPLIES:
Notebook or Looseleaf Paper
Graph paper
Binder or Folder
Pencils and pens
Straight edge
At least a Scientific Calculator
COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this course students will continue their development of Algebra concepts. Students will continue to
explore and develop their Algebra skills in the area of real numbers, imaginary numbers, equations and inequalities, linear, quadratic,
exponential and logarithmic functions, rational and radical functions as well as graphing analysis. This course is highly recommended
for the college-bound student, but is also important for a student considering technical type training at CNM or some other similar
school.
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION:
Quarter grade:
Practice = 30%
Assessment = 70%
GRADING SCALE:
Semester grade:
Quarter 1 = 40%
Quarter 2= 40%
Final exam = 20%
See the student handbook for descriptions of performance levels.
A+ = 97-100
A= 93-96
A- = 90-92
B+ = 87-89
B= 83-86
B- = 80-82
C+ = 77-79
C= 73-76
C- = 70-72
D+ = 67-69
D= 63-66
D- = 60-62
F = Performance below 60
COURSE EXIT STANDARDS: Upon successful completion of this course, students will meet the following proficiencies:
Power Standard 1 (Benchmark 9-12.A.1.10)
Solve radical equations involving one radical.
Power Standard 2 (Benchmark 9-12.A.1.11)
Describe the properties of rational exponents and apply these properties to simplify algebraic expressions.
Power Standard 3 (Benchmark 9-12.A.1.13)
Simplify rational expressions by factoring and reducing to lowest terms.
Power Standard 4 (Benchmark 9-12.A.1.16)
Factor polynomials of various types (e.g., difference of squares, perfect square trinomials, sum and difference of cubes).
Power Standard 5 (Benchmark 9-12.A.2.3)
Translate among tabular, symbolic, and graphical representations of functions and relations.
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Power Standard 6 (Benchmark 9-12.A.2.8)
Graph a quadratic function and understand the relationship between its real zeros and the x-intercepts of its graph.
Power Standard 7 (Benchmark 9-12.A.2.9)
Graph exponential functions and identify their key characteristics as related to contextual situations.
Power Standard 8 (Benchmark 9-12.A.3.1)
Model real-world phenomena using linear equations and linear inequalities interpret resulting solutions, and use estimation to detect
errors
Power Standard 9 (Benchmark 9-12.A.3.3)
Model real-world phenomena using exponential equations, interpret resulting solutions and use estimation to detect errors.
Power Standard 10 (Benchmark 9-12.A.3.5)
Solve applications involving systems of two equations in two variables.
Ref.: New Mexico Content Standards, Benchmarks, and Performance Standards Reference Guide, Grades 9-12, 2009
COURSE OUTLINE:
**The following table is only a guideline. Variations will be made as class needs warrant. **
WEEK
1-3
4
5-7
8
9
9-10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17-18
WEEK
TOPICS FOR SEMESTER 1 (TEXTBOOK SECTIONS)
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Solve linear programming problems.(3.4)
Using transformations to graph quadratic functions (5.1)
Identify the vertex and axis of symmetry of a quadratic function. Find the
maximum or minimum of the function. Find the domain and range. (5.2)
 Solve quadratics using the square root or factoring. (5.3)
 Solve quadratics by completing the square (5.4)
 Solve quadratics with complex roots. (5.5)
 Solve Quadratics using the quadratic formula. (5.6)
 Solve and graph quadratic Inequalities.(5.7)
 Operations with complex numbers (5.9)
 Identify a polynomial and its graph. (6.1)
 Multiplying polynomials (6.2)
 Dividing polynomials (6.3)
 Factoring polynomials (6.4).
Review
TOPICS FOR SEMESTER 2
1
2
3
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4-5
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6
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7
8-9
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10
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Finding all zeros of a polynomial.(6.5, 6.6)
Create a polynomial from the roots. (6.6)
Describe general shape, including end behavior and identify local extrema of
polynomial functions (6.7)
Use the four basic operations with rational expressions. Identify excluded
values. (8.2-8.3).
Identify asymptotes, domain, range, intercepts, and holes of rational functions.
Use the information to graph the function. (8.4)
Solve rational equations. (8.5)
Simplify radicals expressions and work with rational exponents (8.6)
Graph radical functions and identify domain and range. Use transformations to
graph radical functions. (8.7)
Solve radical equations (8.8)
Composition of functions (9.4) and Functions and their Inverses (9.5)
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POWER
STANDARDS
5,6,8,10
4,5
POWER
STANDARDS
1,2,3,5
5,7,9
11
12
13
13-14
15
16
17-18
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Properties of Exponents (1.5) & Determine Exponential Growth or Decay (7.1)
Inverses of relations and functions. (7.2)
Convert between Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (7.3).
Apply Properties to simplify or solve exponential/logarithmic functions (7.4)
Solve exponential and logarithmic equations. (7.5)
Graph exponential functions with the natural base, e. Simplify and solve
natural logarithmic equations. (7.6)
 Transformations with exponential and logarithmic functions. (7.7)
 Model exponential & Logarithmic functions with curve fitting. (7.8)
Review
OTHER:
1. Attendance is a very important factor for student success in this class.
2. If you are not in class, it is your responsibility to get any missed assignments
3. Detailed progress reports are issued to each student 4.5 weeks into each quarter and at various times throughout the semester.
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