Course Syllabus for 1^st Quarter

#311 Honors Algebra 2/#312 Algebra 2 (5 credits)

 

Prerequisites:  Algebra 1 and Geometry

 

Text:  McDougall Little, Algebra 2 Apps. Eqs. Graphs (2001)

Required Materials:  Text, Notebook and pen/pencil, TI-83/83 graphing calculator or comparable calculator

Course Outline:

 

First Quarter –Quadratic Functions

 

Topics:

Topic 1:        Graphing Quadratic Functions  (A2.P.7)

Topic 2:        Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring (A2.P.7)

Topic 3:        Solving Quadratics Equations by Finding the Square Roots (A2.P.7)

Topic 4:        Complex Numbers (A2.N.1)

Topic 5:        Completing the Square (A2.P.7)

Topic 6:        Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant (A2.P.7)

Topic 7:        Graphing and Solving Quadratic Inequalities (A2.P.8)

 

Students will:

• Graph quadratic equations
• Graph quadratic inequalities
• Solve quadratic equations by completing the square and the quadratic formula
• Complete the tile project

 

Instructional Strategies:

• Introduction/Review of topics and discussion of class objectives
• Practical application of concepts through class work, homework and assessments
• Individual, partner and small group problem-solving exercises
• Calculator demonstrations and practice
• Instructor supervised group and individual work on class work, projects and Collins assignments

 

Grading:

• Each test counts as 1 major grade (2 -3 per quarter)
• Each quiz counts as 1/2 major grade
• Notebook counts as 1 major grade
• Homework counts as 1 major grade
• Quarterly Exam counts as 1 major grade
• Projects count as 1 or 2 major grades depending on duration and difficulty