Algebra Syllabus

Algebra II C1/C2 Syllabus

Course description (from the MVRHS Course Catalog)

"This course is a continuation of Geometry. Topics include a variety of functions, linear functions, and

representation of data, modeling with quadratic equations, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic

functions, conic sections and an extensive study of trigonometry are also included."

Please note that divisions by quarter are estimates.

First quarter

Ramp-up

Introduction to sequences

Solving one-step algebra problems: review

Solving multi-step algebra problems: review

Chapter 1: Data and Linear Representations

Tables and graphs of linear equations

Slopes and intercepts

Linear equations in two variables

Direct variation and proportion

Scatter plots

Chapter 2: Numbers and functions

Operations with numbers

Properties of exponents

Introduction to functions

Second quarter

Chapter 3: Systems of linear equations and inequalities

Solving systems by graphing, substitution and elimination

Linear inequalities in two variables

Systems of linear inequalities

Chapter 4: Not required

Chapter 5: Quadratic functions

Introduction to quadratic functions

Introduction to solving quadratic functions

Completing the square (C1 only)

The quadratic formula

Third quarter

Chapter 6: Exponential and logarithmic functions

Exponential growth and decay

Exponential functions

Logarithmic functions

Properties of logarithmic functions (C1 only)

Applications of logarithmic functions

The natural base, e

Chapter 7: Polynomial functions

An introduction to polynomials

Products and factors of polynomials

Solving polynomial equations

Chapter 8: Rational functions and radical functions

Rational functions and domains of rational functions

Multiplying and dividing rational functions

Adding and subtracting rational functions (C1 only)

Solving rational equations

Radical expressions and radical functions (C1 only)

Simplifying radical expressions (C1 only)

Fourth quarter

SAT prep

Chapter 10: Counting principals and probability (TBD)

Introduction to probability

Permutations

Combinations

Chapter 13: Trigonometric functions

Right angle trigonometry

Angles of rotation

Trigonometric functions of any angle

Graphing trigonometric functions (sin and cosine only)

Inverses of trigonometric functions (C1 only)

Chapter 14: Further topics in trigonometry

The law of sines (C1 only)

The law of cosines (C1 only)

Fundamental trigonometric identities (C1 only)