Course Catalog

Algebra 2 (#1200330)

Grades:
10, 11, 12
GPA Weighting:
No
SUS Admissions:
Yes
Bright Futures:
Yes
NCAA:
Yes
Graduation Requirements:

Mathematics

Assessment:

District Final

Placement Consideration:

Passed Algebra 1 EOC and Geometry EOC

Prerequisites:

Completion of Algebra 1/Algebra 1 Honors (passed EOC), Geometry/ Geometry Honors (passed EOC), OR Math for College Algebra and teacher recommendation

Next Course in Progression:
Prob and Stats, AP Prob and Stats, Pre-Calculus, Dual Enrollment
Other Information:
Approved Resources:

Big Ideas – Cengage A|G|A 

Course Description:

In Algebra 2, instructional time will emphasize five areas: (1) extending arithmetic operations with algebraic expressions to include radical and rational expressions and polynomial division; (2) graphing and analyzing functions including polynomials, absolute value, radical, rational, exponential and logarithmic; (3) building functions using compositions, inverses and transformations; (4) extending systems of equations and inequalities to include non-linear expressions and (5) developing understanding of the complex number system, including complex numbers as roots of polynomial equations.

All clarifications stated, whether general or specific to Algebra 2, are expectations for instruction of that benchmark

Curricular content for all subjects must integrate critical-thinking, problem-solving, and workforce-literacy skills; communication, reading, and writing skills; mathematics skills; collaboration skills; contextual and applied-learning skills; technology-literacy skills; information and media-literacy skills; and civic-engagement skills.