Algebra 2

Curriculum

Algebra 2 reinforces and expands the concepts taught in Algebra 1 while providing the preliminary skills and solid foundation necessary for student success with college entrance testing, Precalculus, and College Algebra. With math comprising half of the student's SAT score, mastery of Algebra 2 contributes a critical component to every student’s secondary and collegiate future. This math course expands fundamental algebraic skills and builds mathematical reasoning through real-world problems and abstract applications. In addition to solving systems of linear and nonlinear equations, the student will learn matrices, logarithms, trigonometry, conic sections, statistics, probability, and so much more. Laying a solid foundation for Precalculus, the student will also gain proficiency in complex graphing and graphing applications.

The learning of mathematics must be done little by little over a period of time. Optimally, math should be taught in small “chunks,” practiced daily, and repeated for mastery. Class time will be used to introduce new concepts, answer questions, and check progress. At-home time is used for daily homework and study.

Because students will submit their weekly homework to Google Classroom, they will need access to and training in how to scan documents to a pdf and upload pdfs to Google Classroom.

Home Studies

• The average student should plan to devote approximately 45-60 minutes four days each week to math studies. Students should not enroll in upper-level mathematics courses if consistent daily study time is not available.
• Regular progress reports will be sent to parents.

Prerequisites

• Successful completion of a rigorous Algebra 1 course that empowers the mastery of algebraic concepts, computations, and applications
• A final course grade of 85% or higher in Algebra 1.
• Parents sometimes feel their students can benefit from taking classes before the recommended age or without prerequisite knowledge. We value our parents expertise; however, if you decide to enroll a child who is younger than the recommended guidelines or who lacks prerequisite skills, and this results in that student requiring significant additional support to be successful in the class, you will need to be prepared to provide that additional support. 
• If you are requesting young age admittance, the student's admittance will be based on their math report card and a letter of recommendation which addresses their social maturity.

Texts & Materials

Texts

• Intermediate Algebra Student Text, Lial, Hornsby, and McGinnis
  • 11th edition
  • ISBN: 978-0321715418
  • Used paperback textbook $10
  • Order early to avoid availability issues.

Materials

• 1 1/2 " - 2" binder
• 4 tabbed dividers
• A ruler (small is fine)
• Graph paper
• A scientific calculator