Algebra II

This course is designed to build on algebraic concepts such as linear equations and graphing. It develops advanced algebra skills such as systems of equations, advanced polynomials, imaginary and complex numbers, and quadratics and includes the study of logarithmic and exponential functions. It also introduces matrices and their properties. The content of this course are important for students’ success on both the ACT and college mathematics entrance exams. Students who complete Algebra II should take Pre-Calculus next year.

Fri. Aug. 23 - Class Introduction - Syllabus, expectations, supplies, goals.

Mon. Aug. 26 - Ice-Breaker Charades Game. Lesson 1-1 Patterns and Expressions. Looking at patterns to write algebraic expressions. p.7 #8-30even.

Tues. Aug. 27 - Lesson 1-2 Properties of Real Numbers. Commutative, Associative, Identity, Zero, -1, and Inverse properties of addition and multiplication. Classify, graph, and compare real numbers and evaluate and estimate square roots. Order of Operations. Simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions using PEMDAS. Review Adding/Subtracting/Multiplying/Dividing Real Numbers.

Wed. Aug. 28 - Lesson 1-3 Algebraic Expressions. Distributive property, combining like terms, simplifying and evaluating algebraic expressions.

Thurs. Aug. 29 - Review first 3 Lessons. TEST Lessons 1-1 through 1-3.

Fri. Aug. 30 - Lesson 1-4 Solving Equations. One-step, Two-step, and Multi-step equations

Mon. Sept. 2 - NO SCHOOL.

Tues. Sept. 3 - Lesson 1-5 Solving Inequalities. Graph and solve inequalities.

Wed. Sept. 4 - TEST Equations and Inequalities.

Thurs. Sept. 5 - Lesson 1-5 Solving compound inequalities.

Fri. Sept. 6 - Lesson 1-6 Absolute Value Equations.

Mon. Sept. 7 - Lesson 1-6 continued. Absolute value inequalities.

Tues. Sept. 8 - TEST Compound Inequalities and Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities.

Wed. Sept. 9 - Lesson 2-1 Relations and Functions. What is a function? Is a relation a function? Tables, maps, graphs, equations.

Thurs. Sept. 10 -