Algebra 2 Curriculum 

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Algebra 2 Scope & Sequence

Alcance y Secuencia & Rúbricas en Español

District Course Description    Pacing Guide    Assessment Dates    Problem Solving Rubric

 1st Semester  

Real & Complex Soultions (Radicals)

• Analyze radical functions. A.REI.2, F.IF.7b, F.IF.9, F.BF.3
• Determine complex quadratic roots. N.CN.1, N.CN.2, N.CN.7

Polynomials

• Operate with polynomials. A.APR.1, A.APR.4, A.SSE.2, A.SSE.1
• Explore polynomials factors. A.SSE.3, A.APR.2, A.APR.3, A.APR.6
• Analyze polynomial functions. A.APR.3, F.IF.4, F.IF.7c, F.IF.6, A.CED.1

Rational Relationships

• Develop and solve rational expressions and equations. A.APR.7, A.REI.2, A.SSE.2
• Represent and compare rational functions. F.IF.7d, F.IF.5, A.REI.11

Functions

• Explore inverse functions (and compositions). F.BF.4, F.BF.1c

• Explore function transformations. F.IF.7a/b, F.BF.3

 2nd Semester  

Exponents & Logarithms

• Represent and model exponential functions. A.CED.1, F.IF.8, F.LE.5, F.IF.7e, F.BF.3, A.REI.11
• Discover and apply logarithms. F.BF.4, F.BF.5, F.LE.4, F.IF.7e, F.BF.3 

Multivariate Equations & Inequalities    

• Investigate linear systems. A.CED.2, A.CED.3, A.REI.12
• Solve nonlinear systems. A.REI.11, A.REI.7

Trigonometry

• Explore angle measures and the Unit Circle. F.TF.1, F.TF.2, F.TF.3, F.TF.8
• Represent and apply trigonometric functions. F.IF.7e, F.IF.9, F.TF.5

Probability & Statistics    

• Explore and apply rules of conditional probability. S.CP.1, S.CP.2, S.CP.3, S.CP.4, S.CP.5, S.CP.6, S.CP.7, S.CP.8, S.MD.6, S.MD.7
• Analyze statistical data and explore normal distributions. S.IC.1, S.IC.2, S.IC.3, S.IC.4, S.IC.5, S.IC.6, S.ID.4

Teacher Resources  

SAT Question Bank   (aligned to course standards)

Heart of Algebra Practice 

      (Version 1: Questions  Answers)

      (Version 2:  Questions  Answers)

Problem Solving and Data Practice 

      (Version 1: Questions  Answers)   

      (Version 2:  Questions  Answers)

Passport to Advanced Math Practice 

      (Version 1: Questions  Answers)   

      (Version 2:  Questions Answers)

Formula and Concept List

Problem Based Learning and Group Activities

Math Practices MP.1, MP.3, MP.7

One Cut Problem  MP.1, MP.3, MP.7
Too Hot to Handle  

Rational and Polynomial Expressions A-SSE.1,1a, 1b,2, A-APR.1,2,3, 4, 6, A-REI.2

Rational Expressions Speed Dating A-APR.1
Rational Expressions Intro A-APR.1, A-REI.2
Operations With Monomials Game   A-APR.1,6,7
Polynomial Puzzler  A-APR.1,2
Rational Expressions Treasure Hunt A-APR.1,2
Interpreting Rational Expressions  A-APR.1,2, A-SSE.1,1a,1b
Rational Equations and Circuits  A-APR.1,2,4,6
Light it up  A-SSE.1,1a,1b,2

Functions  F-BF.1a,1b,3, F-LE.2,3,5, F-IF.4,7b,7c

Transformation Marbleslides F-BF.3
Function Transformations F-BF.3
A Visit to the Functions Zoo  F-BF.1a,1b,3
Moving Day   F-BF.1a,1b,3
Dirt Bike Dilemma  F-BF.1a,1b,3,F-LE.2,3,5
Stop Sign or Stop Light? Part 1 and Part 2  F-BF.1a,1b,3, F-LE.2,3,5
Allow Me 2 Reiterate  F-IF.3,F-IF.4,7b,7c
How long to fill the sink  F-BF.1a,1b,3, A-APR.1,A-REI.2
NFL Draft Chart F-LE.2,3,5
NFL Draft Chart response  F-LE.2,3,5
Boat in the River   F-BF.1a,1b,3, F-LE.2,3,5, F-IF.4,7b,7c
 

Exponential FunctionsN-RN.1,2,3, A-SSE.3,4*, F-IF.3,7e,8b, F-BF.2,4a, F-LE.1a,1b,1c,2,3,4,5

Wolfram Alpha Real Numbers Investigation  N-RN.1,2,3
Lost in Recursion  F-IF.3
National Debt and Wars  F-IF.8c
Exponential Growth and Credit Cards  F-IF.8c
Aaron’s Rent-to-buy  F-IF.8c
The Amazing Shrinking Dollar  F-LE.2
Falling Glowsticks  A-CED.1, BF.1, F-LE.3
Falling Rocks  A-CED.1, BF.1, F-LE.3
Modeling: Having Kittens  F-LE.1,1a,2
Comparing Investments  A-SSE.1,1b,F-IF.7e,8b
Logarithms Demystified  A-7e
Logarithms and Reddit  A-7e

Trigonometric Functions F-TF.1,2,5*,8,7e

Foxes and Rabbits  F-TF.5
Foxes and Rabbits continued  F-TF.5
The Sine Game  F-TF.5
As the wheel turns   F-TF.B.5, F-IF.B.4
Ferris Wheel  F-TF.1,5, F-BF.1,1a,1c
Scrambler  F-TF.5

Probability S-CP.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Whoa - Wheel of Fortune S-CP.4,5
Fred’s Fun Factory  S-MD.A.2, S-MD.B.7, S-MD.B.5
Return to Fred’s Fun Factory  S-CP.A.1, S-CP.A.2, S-CP.B.9
Yellow Starburst  S-CP.1,2,3,4,5
Cards and Independence  S-CP.2,3
How do you get to school?  S-CP.4,6
Lucky Envelopes  S-CP.3
Breakfast Before School  S-CP.5
Rain and Lightning   S-CP.A.2, S-CP.A.3, S-CP.A.5, S-CP.B.7
Explorations with Chance  S-CP.1,2,3,4,5
Three Shots  S-CP.4,5,6,7, S-MD.7
Modeling Conditional Probability 1: Lucky Dip  S-CP.1,2,3,4,5
Modeling Conditional Probability 2  S-CP.1,2,3,4,5
Stick or Switch  S-CP.1,2,3,4,5
The Titanic 1  S-CP.A.1, S-CP.A.4, S-CP.B.6
The Titanic 2  S-CP.A.2, S-CP.A.3, S-CP.A.4, S-CP.A.5, S-CP.B.6
The Titatic 3  S-CP.A.4, S-CP.A.5, S-CP.B.6
Coffee at Mom’s Diner  S-CP.7
 

Statistics (random processes) S-IC 1,2,3,4,5,6 , S-ID.4

School Advisory Panel  S-IC.1
Why Randomize?  S-IC.1
Strict Parents  S-IC.1,3
Musical Preferences  S-ID.5, S-IC.1
Sarah the Chimpanzee  S-IC.2
Block Scheduling  S-IC.2
NBA Officiating  S-SP, S-IC.5,
Accuracy of Carbon Dating  N-Q.A.3, S-ID.4
Will the Best Candidate Win?  S-IC.2
High Blood Pressure  S-IC.3, ID.9
Words and Music  S-IC.3
Determining Functions Using Regression S-IC 6,6a,6b,6c
Weather Forecasting Model Error  S-IC.2,6