Course Objectives
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Provide a complete study of second-year algebra skills and concepts.
- Preparation for further study of higher level mathematics.
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Develop study skills
necessary to be a highly successful high school and college
student:
- Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner
- Effective note taking
- Time management strategies
- Effective use and reading of a math text book
- Becoming "metacognitive"
- Tracking self-efficacy as an effective self-monitoring tool
Homework Page:
- See the Assignments and Homework Help links to the left.
Extra Help (We all need it at one time or another!):
- Office hours 6:30am - 7:30am, or by appointment.
Expectations
Textbook
- Big Ideas Algebra 2, Larson & Boswell
Special Requirements
- Graphing calculator
- Red ink pen (for correcting homework)
- Math notebook
- Laptop (hardcopy textbook optional)
- Paper, pencils, graphing paper
Grading
- 65% - tests & quizzes
- 15% - homework
- 20% - semester final
Course Topics
| Algebra |
Study Skills |
| Chapter 1: Linear functions |
Effective note taking |
| Chapter 2: Quadratic functions |
Becoming a Self-Regulated Learner |
| Chapter 3: Quadratic equations and complex numbers |
Time management strategies |
| Chapter 4: Polynomial functions |
Effective use & reading of a math textbook |
| Chapter 5: Rational exponents and radical functions |
Becoming
metacognitive
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| Chapter 7: Rational functions |
Tracking
self-efficacy
to self-monitor
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| Chapter 8: Sequences and series |
| Chapter 11: Data analysis and Statistics |
Click here for downloadable copy
of the course syllabus, rules and procedures.