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III. Rationale
This course focuses on the ABCs of mathematics; application, beauty, and consistencies. As with all
developmental math courses, Algebra II is designed to provide you with the mathematical foundations
and personal confidence to enable you to use mathematics in your future life. We also want to praise our
Creator while studying His laws and how they govern the universe.
V. Objectives
A. Graph linear equations
B. Solve various trigonometry problems
C. Graph various types of expressions
D. Solve linear and quadratic functions
E. Solve systems of equations and inequalities.
F. Compute expressions with powers and roots
G. Solve matrices
I. Factor polynomials
J. Predict arithmetic and geometric sequences
K. Solve logarithmic equations
L. Simplify rational expressions
M. Solve rational equations
N. Define minima and maxima
O. Memorize the quadratic formula
VI. Textbooks and Instructional Recourses
Algebra II – BJU Press
Teacher Toolkit – BJU Press
Kuta Software
mathisfun.com
The prerequisite to this course is a 70% or higher in Algebra I, or math placement exam.
A. Logistics
1. Keep a notebook of graded homework, classwork, class notes. (until the test)
2. Attend class five days a week, teacher or principal must be notified ahead of time if a student is
going to be missing.
3. There will be approximately 15 exams throughout the year.
Test fix-up procedures: After a test has been returned and you would like to improve your score, you
may ask me for a test make-up plan. If you follow the plan you can earn full credit for the fix-up. Plans
may vary by test.
4. Quizzes will occur about every other week.
5. Absent students are responsible for all catch-up work.
B. Projects
Project #1 Angry birds “Parabola Edition”
Project #2 Exploding pumpkins
Project #3 Graphing Stories
Project #4 Weather data
IX. Procedures
A. Homework will be due the following class period unless otherwise instructed.
B. Late homework will be penalized according to PVMS policy
C. Questions while grading should be marked with question marks and saved until the end.
D. Tests and quizzes should be overturned and placed on the corner of one’s desk when finished, all
edges must be smooth.
E. Headings must include student’s name and lesson/assignment/page numbers. All homework
must be done in pencil.
F. Student should record daily homework assignments.
X. Methods
A. Teaching Methods
1. Lectures 2. Demonstrations 3. Cooperative learning
4. Board drills 5. Projects 6. Multimedia
B. Assessment
1. Exams 2. Quizzes 3. Review 4. Homework
F. Classwork 5%
Intermediate work, if needed, must always be shown to get full credit, even if you use a calculator. I
generally give partial credit on tests and quizzes for correct work even if the final answer is incorrect.
Introduction to Course
Week 1 Aug.29-Sept. 1
1.1 – 1.3
Chapter 1 Sept.5 – 8
Week 2 Lessons 1.4 – 1.7
Basic Algebra Off Monday
Sept.11-15
Week 3 1.8 – 1.9, Review, Test
Extra day
Oct. 9-12
Lessons 3.7, Review,
Week 7 Extra day
Test
Chapter 3 Sub day
Solving Systems
Oct. 17-20
Week 8 Lessons 4.1 – 4.4
Chapter 4 Off Monday
Matrices
Oct. 23-27
Week 9 Review, Test
3 Extra Days
Oct.30 -Nov. 3
Week 10 End of First Lessons 5.1 – 5.5
Quarter
Chapter 6
Nov.28 -
Week 14 Polynomial Lesson 6.1 – 6.4
Dec.1
Functions
Dec. 11 – 15
Week 16 Lessons 7.1- 7.4
Extra Day
Chapter 7
Week 17 Radicals and Dec. 18 - 20 Lessons 7.5 – 7.7
Exponents
Jan. 15 -19
Week 19 Chapter 7 End of 2nd Lessons 8.1 – 8.5
Radicals and Quarter
Exponents
Jan. 22-26 Lessons 8.6 – 8.8,
Week 20
Chapter 8 Extra Day Review, Test
Exponential and
Logarithmic
Week 21 Functions Jan. 29- Feb. 2 Extra Week
Week 22 Feb. 5-9 Lessons 9.1- 9.4
Chapter 9
Rational Feb. 12 – 16
Week 23 Lessons 9.5 – 9.7
Expressions and 2 Extra Days
Equations
Feb. 19-23
Week 24 DM, Review, Test
2 Extra Day
Chapter 10
Lessons 10.6 – 10.8
Week 26 Trigonometry Mar. 5 – 9
Review, Test
Mar. 12 – 16
Week 27 End of 3rd Mini - Terms
Quarter
Chapter 11
Week 29 Trigonometric March 26-30 Lessons 11.1, 11.6
Ratios
April 2 - 6
Week 30 Review, Test
3 Extra Day
Chapter 13
Apr. 16 – 20
Week 32 Probability and Lessons 13.5 – 13.8
2 Extra Days
Statistics
Apr. 23 -27
Week 33 Review, Test
3 Extra Days
Apr. 30-May 4
Week 34 Lessons 12.1 – 12.4
Chapter 12 Extra Day
Sequences
and Series
May 7 – 11 Lessons 12.5 – 12.6
Week 35
Extra Day Review, Test
Chapter 14
Conic Sections
May 14 - 18
Week 36 Lessons 14.1 – 14.4
Extra Day