ESL Algebra II

(Enrollment Based)

Course No. MA2EA

Semesters: 2; Credits: 1

Prerequisite: Algebra I; Participation in ESL programs’ Rated Beginning or Intermediate on TELPAS or on LAS Links, and/or are newcomers to US schools.

The ESL section of this course is delivered using Sheltered English strategies and is limited in enrollment to students being served in the ESL program and/are: rated beginning or intermediate on TELPAS or LAS Links and/or are newcomers to US schools.

Algebra II consists of the study of attributes of functions and their inverses; systems of equations and inequalities; quadratic and square root functions, equations, and inequalities; exponential and logarithmic functions and equations; cubic, cube root, absolute value and rational functions, equations, and inequalities; number and algebraic methods; and data. Use of mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding are emphasized. Students are expected to use these processes together with graphing calculator technology and other mathematical tools to develop conceptual understandings and solve problems.