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