Magnet Algebra 2 Year at a Glance

• Course Overview:

Algebra 2 is designed to deepen students’ understanding of functions, algebraic reasoning, and real-world modeling. This rigorous course prepares students for upper-level math, including AP Precalculus, AP Statistics, and AP Calculus. It emphasizes multiple representations, connections across topics, and problem-solving strategies essential for success in STEM and health-related fields.

🟦 Unit 1: Expressions, Equations and Inequalities

• Interval Notation

• Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities

• Solving Literal Equations

• Function Notation Composition

• Function Inverse (Finding, Proving)

• Problem Solving with Equations/Inequalities

• Solving Word Problems (Distance, Rate, Time)

• Piecewise Functions

• Parent Functions and Transformations

🟦 Unit 2: Linear and Absolute Value Functions and Inequalities

• Linear Models

• Lines of Best Fit

• Average Rate of Change & Direct Variation

• Solving Absolute Value Equations/Inequalities

• Graphing Absolute Value Equations/Inequalities

• Solve Linear Systems (Graphically & Algebraically)

• Systems of Linear Inequalities

🟦Unit 3: Matrices and Complex Numbers

• Intro to Matrices Operations (Add, Subtract, Multiply)

• Determinant of a 2x2 and 3x3 Matrix

• Inverse Matrices of 2x2

• Solving 2x2 Matrices Using Inverse

• Cramer’s Rule

• Complex Numbers (Graphing, Operations, Conjugates)

• Solving Quadratics (Quadratic Formula, Square Root Method)

🟦 Unit 4: Quadratics and Polynomials

• Standard Form

• Vertex Form

• Intercept Form

• Factoring

• Solving by Factoring

• Solving by Completing the Square

• Solving by Quadratic Formula

• Solving Quadratic and Linear Systems

• Quadratic Inequalities

• Graphs of Polynomial Functions

• Factoring Polynomial Functions

• Solving Polynomial Equations

• Polynomial Long Division

• Synthetic Substitution

• Synthetic Division

🟦 Unit 5: Radical, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions 

• Simplify Radical Expressions (Operations)

• Graphing Square and Cube Root Functions

• Solving Square and Cube Root Functions

• Exponential Growth

• Exponential Decay

• Solving Radical Equations

• Graphing Logarithmic Functions

• Solving Exponential Equations

• Solving Logarithmic Equations

• Using Natural Log (e)

🟦 Unit 6: Rational Exponents and Radical Equations

• Exponent Rules

• Evaluating Exponent Expressions

• Function Operations

• Function Composition

• Inverse Functions

• Radical Functions

• Solving Radical Equations

Tutorial Videos

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