Algebra 2
On a daily basis, students in Algebra 2 use problem-solving strategies, questioning, investigating, analyzing critically, gathering and constructing evidence, and communicating rigorous arguments justifying their thinking. Under teacher guidance, students learn in collaboration with others while sharing information, expertise, and ideas.
The course is well balanced between procedural fluency (algorithms and basic skills), deep conceptual understanding, strategic competence (problem solving), and adaptive reasoning (extension and transference). The lessons in the course meet all of the content standards, including the “plus” standards, of Appendix A of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. The course embeds the CCSS Standards for Mathematical Practice as an integral part of the lessons in the course.
Units of Study
Chapter 1: Investigations and Functions
Chapter 2: Transformations of Parent Graphs
Chapter 3: Equivalent Forms
Chapter 4: Solving and Intersections
Chapter 5: Inverses and Logarithms
Chapter 6: Graphing and Logarithms
Chapter 7: Trigonometric Functions
Chapter 8: Polynomials
Chapter 9: Randomization and Normal Distribution
Chapter 10: Series
Chapter 11: Simulating Sampling Variability
Chapter 12: Analytic Trigonometry
Grading Policies
35% Individual and Team Assessments
40 Assignments (in-class and homework)
15% Learning Logs and Math Portfolio
10% Binder Organization
*Must show work to receive credit!! Late work (up to 1 week) will lose 20%. Work turned in after 1 week late, will only receive 50% credit.
Supplies Needed
Pencils
Binder
Set of 5 Tabs (for binder)
lined paper
colored pencils
Container for personal supplies
Collaborative Learning Expectations
T Together, work to answer questions.
E Explain and give reasons.
A Ask questions and share ideas.
M Members of your team are your first response.
S Stronger together than apart.
In addition to the support provided by your teacher and your study team, CPM has also created online resources to help you, including help with homework, and a parent guide with extra practice. You will find these resources and more at cpm.org.