Math: Grade 2, Semester 1

Modeling with Functions: Polynomial and Absolute Value Functions.

Create, interpret and analyze polynomial and absolute value functions that
model real-world situations.

Concepts Skills

•1. Polynomial •1. Reveal and explain different properties

•2. Absolute value,
•3. Inverse of a function
•4. Algebraic function
•5. Operations with polynomials
•6. Roots of polynomial equations
•7. Polynomial curve
•8. Polynomial functions.
•9. Degree of the function
•10. Attributes of a graph (turning
points, symmetry, even/odd)
of the algebraic function and its graph
•2. Model real-world situations using
polynomial and absolute value functions.
•3. Perform operations with polynomials
•4. Find the roots of polynomial equations
algebraically
•5. Construct a polynomial curve through
specific points on a horizontal line
•6. Understand how the degree of the
function determines the attributes of a
graph (turning points, symmetry, even/odd)
•7. Find the inverse graphically and
algebraically of a function
•8. Identify and use the reciprocal function
and the absolute value function.
•add Polynomial in one variable,
Multiplicity, the remainder theorem, the
factor theorem, Intermediate value theorem,
The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and
Descartes’ Rule of Sign.

Essential Question(s): •Why is modeling an indispensable tool?

•Why do we represent phenomena in multiple ways?
Big Idea:
The study of probability enables prediction of the future.
Textbook and Resource Materials:
Math Connections 1b pages 667 - 676
Math Connections 3a Chapter 1.7 - 1.10
Evidence of Learning:
Recall: p. 88 #2e, #4
Basic Application: p.76 #2, p.97 #8
Strategic Thinking: p.76 #7, p.109 #6b, p.110 #7e
Capstone Connection:
Apply to water treatment analysis if appropriate
SEC Topic:
Polynomial Function, Absolute Value Function
Modeling with Functions: Rational Functions
Weeks: Week 05 - Week 06
MA.2.02:
Create, interpret and analyze rational functions that model real-world situations.
Concepts Skills

•1. Rational polynomial expressions •1. Reveal and explain different

•2. Sketch rational functions,
•3. Vertical asymptotes of rational
functions.
•4. Horizontal asymptotes of rational
functions
add "an oblique asymptote or a slant
asymptote"
properties of the algebraic function and
its graph
•2. Model real-world situations using
rational functions.
•3. Factor and simplify all rational
polynomial expressions completely and
describe the process.
•4. Describe and sketch rational
functions, their zeros and their
asymptotes.

Essential Question(s): •Why is modeling an indispensable tool?

•Why do we represent phenomena in multiple ways?
Big Idea:
The study of probability enables prediction of the future.
Textbook and Resource Materials:
Math Connections 3b Chapter (7-8) pages 643 - 654

Math Connections 3b pages 673-681 operations with rational expressions

Evidence of Learning:
Recall: Activity (7.65) #1a, p.653 #5, p.681 #5
BA: Activity (7.65) #1b, p.654 #6, p.678 #7.88
ST: 3. For what positive number is the sum of the number and its reciprocal smallest?
(Answer: If x is the number, then is the reciprocal. Therefore, the sum of a number and
its reciprocal is represented by Graph the function for positive x-values. The minimum
occurs at the point (1,2).) OR
Capstone Connection:
Apply to water treatment analysis if appropriate
SEC Topic: Rational functions, asymptotes
Permutations, Combinations And The Binomial Theorem
Weeks: Week 07 - Week 10
MA.2.03: (move to second semester)
Represent, analyze and solve counting problems
Concepts Skills

•1. Fundamental Counting Principle •1. Use the Fundamental Counting

•2. Permutations Principle to solve counting problems
•3. Combinations •2. Use permutations to solve counting
•4. Factorials problems
•3. Solve counting problems where
some elements are alike
•4. Solve counting problems in which
order is not important
•5. Determine a combination of n
objects taken r at a time
•6. Use factorials count combinations

Essential Question(s): •Is order really important?

•Why predict the future
Big Idea:
The study of probability enables prediction of the future.
Textbook and Resource Materials:
Math Connections 1b Chapter 7.3
Math Connections 3B Chapter 5.2, 5.4
Evidence of Learning:
Recall: p. 408#5
BA: p.408 # 6, p. 424 #4a
ST: p. 424 #6, #7
Capstone Connection:
Apply to water treatment analysis if appropriate
SEC Topic:
Permutations, Combinations
Weeks: Week 11 - Week 11
MA.2.04: (move to second semester)
Know and apply the Binomial Theorem
Concepts Skills

•1. Pascal's Triangle •1. Know and understand the binomial

•2. Binomial Theorem theorem and row sums (Pascal's
Triangle)
•2. Explain the expansion of (x+y)^n in
powers of x and y for a positive integer
n, where x and y are any numbers.

Essential Question(s): •Is order really important?

•Why predict the future
Big Idea:
The study of probability enables prediction of the future.
Textbook and Resource Materials:
Math Connections 3a - pages 87 and 89

http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/tests/swf/Algebra/Exercises/2-05ae.swf
Evidence of Learning:
Recall:ِ Online Quiz http://www.cliffsnotes.com/math/algebra/algebra-ii/additional-
topics/quiz-binomial-coefficients-and-the-binomial-theorem
BA:
ST:
Capstone Connection:
Apply to water treatment analysis if appropriate
SEC Topic:
Binomial Theorem, Pascal's Triangle
Probability
Weeks: Week 12 - Week 14
MA.2.05: (move to second semester)
Use rules of probability to solve problems and predict behavior.
Concepts Skills

•1. Probability •1. Explain probability as a numerical

•2. Prediction description, between 0 and 1, of the
•3. Event likelihood of an event
•4. Likelihoods •2. Interpret probability as a long run
•5. Tree diagram relative frequency
•6. Independent •3. Draw tree diagrams to represent and
•7. Conditional solve counting problems
•8. Compound events Probability •4. Determine a set of possible
•9. Expected values outcomes
•5. Use fundamental counting principal
to solve problems
•6. Use the rules of probability to
compute probabilities of compound
events in a uniform probability model.
•7. Calculate expected values and use
them to solve problems (heritable traits
and diseases)

Essential Question(s): •What is fair?

•What is luck?
•What would the world be without risk?
Big Idea:
The study of probability enables prediction of the future.
Textbook and Resource Materials:
Math Connections 1b sections 7.4 - 7.6 and pages 593 - 600
Math Connections 3b sections 5.5 and 5.7 and pages 469 - 471
Evidence of Learning:
Recall : p.435 #6
BA : p. 564 #2a - f, p.597 #6, #7, p.446 #6
ST :p.564 #2g, p.598 #7.86
Capstone Connection:
Apply to efficacy of treatment and contamination (LD50)
SEC Topic:
Probability, likelihood, independent/dependent events