Syllabus

Algebra 2 CP Course Syllabus Fall 2022


COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to provide intermediate content to students preparing for four-year or technical college experiences. Most students should have successfully completed Algebra I and Geometry CP prior to taking the Algebra 2 course. The classroom experience will provide opportunities to master concepts including polynomials, laws of exponents, complex numbers, relations, functions, and equations (including linear, quadratic, exponential, radical, and absolute value). It will also direct students to use problem-solving skills, and to apply those skills to real-world situations. Topics studied in Algebra 2 will take a more in-depth approach to major concepts by studying relationships, analyzing functions, and systems in detail using higher order thinking skills. More complex analyses of concepts will be a vital part of the course (deep dive).


INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY:

This course will utilize teacher-led instruction, cooperative learning, student seatwork, and learning assessments that are varied for different types of learners in order to maximize students’ deeper understanding of algebraic concepts and the application of topics therein. Optimal learning practices, considering individual student strengths and weaknesses, will be used. All students are required to participate in all activities, including taking notes, contributing to group discussions, seeking help from the teacher when needed, and completing practice assignments. Classroom setup will support seatwork, lecture, or small group work, and technology will be utilized, when applicable, to increase student achievement. The 90-minute classes are structured to allow students to experience an effective mix of activities, which maintain student engagement and enrich student participation.


**Phones are to be in the student’s backpack unless otherwise directed. Earbuds are only authorized during independent study when given permission by the instructor. Backpacks are kept at the front of the classroom**


ASSESSMENTS AND GRADING:

Quarter Grade:

  • Major Assessments: Tests, projects, etc will count for 60% of the quarter grade

  • Minor Assessments: Classwork, Homework, Independent practice, TOTD will count for 40% of the quarter grade

Final Course Grade:

  • 3rd Quarter: 45%

  • 4th Quarter: 45%

  • Final Exam: 10%


***Independent Practice (classwork and/or homework) will be given daily and graded approximately 2 times per week. Late independent practice will receive a 10% penalty if turned in during the current unit. All late independent practice work turned in after the unit test will receive a 40% penalty.


***Remediation is available for those students who earn below a 50% on a major assignment. Students can retake a major assignment and earn UP TO a 50%.

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REQUIRED SUPPLIES:

Each day, you will need to bring the following to class:

  • Binder (1”, 1 ½ “ 2”, etc) or Spiral Notebook

  • Subject dividers (3- notes, independent practice, assessments )

  • CHARGED and READY Chromebook

  • Pencils

  • Notebook Paper


COURSE PACING GUIDE: The course-pacing guide is arranged for a 4 x 4 block schedule and a 90-minute class. Please note that this schedule is subject to change according to academic need. To stay current with tests and quizzes, please view the google calendar on Mr. Cozad’s Google Classroom.


Polynomials and Function Operations

Weeks 1-4

Equations and Inequalities

Weeks 5-8

Factoring and Quadratic Form

Weeks 9-10

Graphing Functions

Weeks 11-15

Number Systems (Radical, Imaginary, Complex)

Weeks 16-17

Final Exam Review/ Final Exam

Week 18



CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

Phones / Earbuds:

  • On silent, in backpacks, at front of classroom. Violations will result in phone calls home and referrals.

  • Earbuds OUT OF EARS during instruction. Allowed upon teacher acknowledgement ONLY. Violations will result in phone calls home and referrals.

Chromebooks:

  • Used for instructional purposes only. Not to be OPEN during instruction. “Notes” should be taken by hand.

  • Please have chromebooks charged for the beginning of class for the purpose of digital activities.




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