Course Syllabus - Algebra 2 HH - Montclair Public Schools

MONTCLAIR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Department of Instruction
Course Syllabus
• Solve system of equations (and inequalities) in two and three variables. Use linear
programming to find maximum and minimums of a function.
• Simplify expressions containing polynomials, radicals, complex numbers and
rational exponents. Factoring polynomials and solving equations containing
radicals
• Solve and graph quadratic equations. Analyze graphs quadratic functions and
inequalities
• Find the distance between and the midpoint of two points on a coordinate plane.
Write the equation of and graph the conic sections. Solve systems of conic
sections equations and inequalities
• Find the factors and zeros of and graph polynomial functions. Approximate real
zeros. Find compositions of functions and their inverses.
• Solve and graph rational equations. Solve problems involving direct, inverse and
joint variations. Simplify rational expressions.
• Simplify expressions and solve equations involving real exponents and
logarithms. Find common and natural logarithms and antilogarithms. Solve
equations with variable exponents using logarithms.
• Find the sum of arithmetic series using summation notation. Understand the use
of factorials. Use Pascal’s triangle and the binomial theorem to expand a
binomial.
• Perform operations with matrices. Use matrices to solve systems of equations.
• Solve problems involving permutations and combinations. Find the probability of
events.
FIELD TRIPS & GUEST SPEAKERS:
N/A
EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT:
• Tests: 60%
• Quizzes 30%
• Homework 10%
NEW JERSEY CORE CURRICULUM CONTENT STANDARD ALIGNMENT:
Refer interested parents to curriculum maps.
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