Course Objectives

1. Provide a complete study of second-year algebra skills and concepts.
2. Preparation for further study of higher level mathematics.
3. 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:

• All assignments are posted in Teams. Check there for what is coming up over the near-term.
• The full year's schedule is available on the class website! See the Assignments and Homework Help links to the left.

Office hours (We all need it at one time or another!):

• One hour after school in room 126B (the music office)

Expectations

• See class rules.

Textbook

• Big Ideas Algebra 2, Larson & Boswell

Special Requirements

• Graphing calculator
• Red ink pen (for correcting homework)
• Math notebook (place to take notes and keep work)
• 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
Chapter 6: Logarithmic and exponential functions	Tracking self-efficacy to self-monitor
Chapter 7: Rational functions
Chapter 8: Sequences and series
Chapter 11: Data analysis and Statistics