220 - Algebra II Course Description Grades: 9-11 Group: I Units: 1.0 Prerequisite: 210 - Geometry or 215 - Geometry Honors Algebra II begins with a review of basic algebra topics but quickly moves to more advanced material, including relations, functions (linear, quadratic, radical, rational, exponential, and logarithmic), complex numbers, and matrices. Emphasis is placed not only on the acquisition of skills but also on problem-solving, applications of algebra, and written and verbal communication of concepts. Students engage in both individual and collaborative problemsolving, applying the techniques learned to non-routine problems in a variety of disciplines, such as economics, physical science, and financial math. A heavy emphasis is also placed on using the TI-84 Graphing Calculator to help solve problems.
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Essential Questions How do we use functions to model real-life situations? How do graphs of functions add a visual perspective to a mathematical problem? How does the use of technology enhance student understanding? How do the skills learned in algebra provide a foundation for the study of more advanced mathematics? How important is the language of mathematics? Why are functions important? What are some basic "toolkit" functions? Assessment Homework Quizzes Tests Semester exams Assessment Example: Following the unit on Quadratic Functions and Complex Numbers, students have the opportunity to work in small groups to investigate quadratic modeling. The goal of this lab is to investigate the relationships that a projectile has relative to time. Each group will video record a ball thrown in the air. Students will then use the application, LoggerPro, to track the motion of a ball, creating a scatter plot of time and height. Students need to make decisions based on the skills covered during this unit to come up with a quadratic curve of best fit. Communication and Collaboration is also key as students will need to divide tasks and verify findings along the way.
Skills Benchmarks A student will be able to: 1. Solve linear equations and inequalities.