This fourteen (14) week course is the first part of a two-part series on advanced concepts in Algebra. The goal of Honors Algebra 2 (part 1) is to build upon the concepts taught in Algebra 1 and Geometry while adding new concepts to the student’s repertoire of mathematics. Algebra 2 (part 1) continues the study of linear and quadratic functions, then extends knowledge to systems of linear equations and inequalities, higher-order polynomial functions, radical functions, and nth roots. Additional topics covered include a brief introduction to matrices. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this class.
This fourteen (14) week course is the first part of a two-part series on advanced concepts in Algebra. The goal of Honors Algebra 2 (part 1) is to build upon the concepts taught in Algebra 1 and Geometry while adding new concepts to the student’s repertoire of mathematics. Algebra 2 (part 1) continues the study of linear and quadratic functions, then extends knowledge to systems of linear equations and inequalities, higher-order polynomial functions, radical functions, and nth roots. Additional topics covered include a brief introduction to matrices. Graphing calculators will be used extensively in this class.
Course materials:
Holt McDougal Larson Algebra 2 (2007), ISBN-13: 978-0-618-92393-9 ISBN-10: 0-618-92393-4.
[A link for a FREE version of the Texas edition of the textbook can be found here. The course was designed with the Michigan edition but 99.5% of the problems are identical.]
A TI 83 or 84 Graphing Calculator *(many free apps and web sites can substitute for this)
Homework: Weekly lessons will include prerecorded videos, note sheets, practice problems, and a quiz or test. Homework questions will be assigned from the textbook along with solutions for students to self-check progress. Students will be expected to watch daily videos, complete daily homework (3-4 times per week).