Algebra II

Avon Lake City Schools

Curriculum Framework

Algebra II

Course Overview:

Algebra II (10, 11, 12) - 2 semesters - .50 credit each semester This course advances through the study of radicals, exponents, and quadratic functions. Advanced topics include exponential functions, determinants, sequences and series, and trigonometry. A graphing calculator is required (TI-83 or TI-84, approximate cost: $100-$110). Prerequisites: One year of algebra and geometry with a “C” average or upon recommendation of instructor. This class meets one period daily for ½ unit of credit each semester.

Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):

Algebra 2 Common Core

Online/Supplemental Materials:

  • Delta Math
  • Desmos

Assessments:

Common assessments will be given among all Algebra II courses.

Content/Topics/Learning Goals

Subject to Pacing and Schedules

1st Quarter

  • Absolute Value Equations and Graphs
  • Piecewise Functions
  • Factoring
    • Review of all types covered in Algebra 1.
  • Factoring the sum and difference of two cubes
  • Simplifying radicals
    • This includes restricting the domain when needed
  • Graphing Parabolas
  • Quadratic Modeling
  • Solving Quadratics
  • Complex Numbers

2nd Quarter

  • Quadratic Applications
  • Nonlinear/3 variable systems of equations
  • Quadratic Inequalities
  • Polynomials
    • End Behavior
    • Graphing using a table and using graphing calculators
    • Long Division
    • Synthetic Division
    • Factoring using synthetic division

3rd Quarter

  • Polynomials Con’t:
    • Rational Root Theorem
    • Complex Conjugate Theorem
  • Rational Exponents
    • Nth Roots
    • Solving equations
    • Graphs
    • Radical Equations
    • Radical Inequalities
  • Functions
    • Function Operations
    • Inverse Functions
    • Composite Functions
  • Rational Expressions
    • Multiplying and dividing rational expressions
    • Adding and Subtracting rational expressions
    • Complex Fractions
    • Solving rational expressions
    • Graphing rational functions
    • Rational Constraints (if time allows)
  • Exponentials
    • Graphing Exponentials
    • Solving exponential

4th Quarter

  • Logarithms
    • Evaluating Logs
    • Converting from logs to exponentials
    • Solving logarithmic equations
    • Properties of logarithms
  • Exponential and Logarithmic applications
  • Trigonometry
    • Unit Circle
    • Radians
    • Reference and Coterminal
  • Graphing of Trigonometric functions
    • Sine and Cosine graphs with transformations
    • Tangent graphs (if time allows)
  • More exploration of Trigonometry if time allows

Last updated: September, 2023