COURSE DESCRIPTION FOR HONORS ALGEBRA 2

               

HONORS ALGEBRA II/3312                 Periods: 4, 5, & 7

Mrs. Nancy Riester Room 105, Paschal Hall (301) 475-2814 EXT. 502

E-mail: nriester@smrhs.org

REQUIRED Text: Glencoe Algebra 2; Integration, Applications and Connections (there is a classroom copy, so leave your purchased text at home)

REQUIRED Materials: 3 or 5 section spiral notebook with pockets, TI-83 or higher Calculator, pencils, pens, graph paper

Course Description

Honors Algebra II is the extension and deeper development of the topics learned in Algebra I. Topics for emphasis includes: real number concepts and skill involving fundamental operations with numbers, equations, polynomials, and rational expressions. Also developed are the relations and functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic), which includes an introduction to trigonometry.

GRADING POLICY

Quarterly grade Semester grade Final Grade

Homework/class effort 20%                           1st quarter grade 40%                                 Each quarter 1/6

Quizzes 30%                                               2nd quarter grade 40%                                 midterm 1/6

Tests 50%                                                    midterm 20%                                             final exam 1/6

 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

  1. ou are to come to class in uniform and be ready to work; notebooks, homework, pencils/pens, and calculators out on desk.
     

  2. All homework is to be done in your notebook.  You are expected to do all homework assigned.  You will have one day for every day absent (up to one week) to present makeup work otherwise NO LATE HOMEWORK ACCEPTED!!!!!!!!   A syllabus will be provided, so stay current, or work ahead.  HOMEWORK WILL BE UPDATED EVERY 7 DAY CYCLE ON THE WEB.
     

  1. You are to follow and uphold ALL the criteria in the student-parent handbook including attendance, and the SMR  HONOR CODE.
     
  1. You are to respect the property and rights of all individuals in the class; no disruptive behavior.

 

STANDARDS AND BENCHMARKS FOR ALGEBRA II

Standards and Benchmarks Mathematics Department:

Standards for Algebra II

Standard I: Identify different number sets.

Benchmarks:

The student will be able to:

Identify the set(s) to which a number belongs.

Provide examples of numbers from different sets; both real and complex.

Standard II: Develop an understanding and fundamental use of the 11 basic axioms.

Benchmarks:

The student will be able to:

Provide the axioms that justify the solution of an expanded algebraic expression.

Demonstrate the process of algebraic proofs.

 

Standard III: Perform fundamental operations on algebraic expressions, including complex numbers.

Benchmarks:

The student will be able to:

Develop problem solving techniques which include numbers from all of the number sets.

Deduce polynomials by degree and number of terms

Standard IV: Solve equations and inequalities: linear, quadratic, radical, radical, logarithmic, exponential and systems.

Benchmarks:

The student will be able to:

Induce that the same solution may result from different techniques.

Develop and process strategies and techniques for problem solving (factoring, linear combination, matrix algebra, and formulas).

Standard V: Apply the concepts of relations and functions, including domain and range.

Benchmarks:

The student will be able to:

Understand domain are the x values on a Cartesian Plane.

Understand the range values are the y values on a Cartesian Plane.

Categorize the domain and range by analyzing the graph of a line or curve.

Categorize the domain and range of a graph by using the graphing calculator

Standard VI: Illustrate graphs of first and second-degree equations and inequalities in two variables, (conic and standard form) and exponential and logarithmic.

Benchmarks:

The student will be able to:

Graph on a number line.

Graph on a Cartesian Plane.

Graph equalities and inequalities and know their properties.

Graph lines conic sections, polynomial equations and their inequalities

Standard VII: Apply and relate mathematical techniques and solutions to real-life problems.

Benchmarks:

The student will be able to:

Analyze which techniques are best suited to solve a particular problem.

Apply algebraic techniques to real world problems (word problems).

Standard VIII: Utilize technology (graphing calculator) to aid in the understanding and finding the solutions to various types of equations.

Benchmarks:

The student will be able to:

Develop a working knowledge of technology available, especially the TI-82 or 83 calculator.

Once process of solutions are understood manually, develop solution techniques using the calculator.

 

I am here to help you learn these subjects. Please let me know if you need extra help and I will make every effort to meet with you!!!!