Algebra 2 Standard Pacing Guide - Wayne County Public Schools

Wayne County Public Schools
2003 NC Math Standard Course of Study
Pacing Guide for Block Scheduling
Algebra 2 - Standard
Algebra 2 continues students' study of advanced algebraic concepts including functions, polynomials, rational expressions, systems of
functions and inequalities, and matrices. Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular,
and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems. Emphasis should be placed on practical
applications and modeling. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to graphing calculators and application software, should be used
regularly for instruction and assessment.
1 st 4½ weeks 2 nd 4½ weeks 3 rd 4½ weeks 4 th 4½ weeks
1.03 Operate with Algebraic
Expressions to Solve Problems
2.04 Best-Fit Mathematical Models
of Linear, Exponential, & Quadratic
Functions to Solve Problems Involving
sets of Data
2.08 Equations & Inequalities with
Absolute Value to Model and Solve
Problems
2.10 Systems of 2 or More Equations
or Inequalities to Model and Solve
Problems
1.02 Complex Numbers
1.03 Operate with Algebraic
Expressions to Solve Problems
1.01 Rational Exponents & Logarithms (Common &
Natural)
1.03 Operate with Algebraic Expressions to Solve
Problems
1.01 Rational Exponents &
Logarithms (Common &
Natural)
1.03 Operate with Algebraic
Expressions to Solve Problems
1.04 Matrices 1.05 Direct, Inverse, Combined, & Joint Variation 2.03 Exponential Functions
2.02 Quadratic Functions &
Inequalities to Model and Solve
Problems
2.01 Composition & Inverse of Functions
2.04 Best-Fit Mathematical
2.04 Best-Fit Mathematical Models of Linear,
Models of Linear, Exponential, &
Exponential, & Quadratic Functions to Solve Problems
Quadratic Functions to Solve
Involving Sets of Data
Problems Involving Sets of Data
2.06 Cubic Equations 2.05 Rational Equations
2.10 Systems of 2 or More
Equations or Inequalities to Model 2.06 Cubic Equations
and Solve Problems
2.07 Equations with Radical Expressions
2.04 Best-Fit Mathematical
Models of Linear, Exponential,
& Quadratic Functions to
Solve Problems Involving Sets
of Data
2.09 Equations of Parabolas
& Circles
Chapters 1, 2, 3 Chapters 4, 5, 6.1-6.6 Chapters 6.7 – 6.9, 7, 9 Chapters 10, 8, 12.2
Text: McDougal Littell Algebra 2: NC Edition, ©2004, McDougal Littell
Essential Questions should be incorporated into daily math activities in order to engage students in real life problem solving.
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Wayne County Public Schools
Suggested Timetable for Algebra 2 Standard
2003 NC Math Standard Course of Study
1 st Nine Weeks Text: McDougal Littell Algebra 2: NC Edition ©2004
Essential Questions should be incorporated into daily math activities in order to engage students in real life problem solving
Objective Chapter Section Days for Instruction
1.03 Operate with Algebraic Expressions
2.08 Equations and Inequalities with
Absolute Value
Chapter 1 Equations & Inequalities
1.1-1.2 Real Numbers; Algebraic Expressions
1.3 Solving Linear Equations
1.4 Equations & Formulas
1.5 Algebraic Models
1.6 Solving Linear Equations
1.7 Absolute Value Equations & Inequalities
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
Chapter 2 Linear Equations & Functions
2.1 Functions & their Graphs
2.2 Slope; Rate of Change
2.3 Quick Graphs of Linear Equations
2.4 Writing Equations of Lines
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
2.04 Best Fit Mathematical Models
2.08 Absolute Value Functions
Chapter 2
2.5 Correlation & Best Fitting Lines
2.6 Linear Inequalities
2.7 Piecewise Functions
2.8 Absolute Value Functions
1 days
1 day
2 days
1 day
2.10 Systems of 2 or more Equations or
Inequalities
1.04 Matrices
2.10 Systems of 2 or more Equations or
Inequalities
Chapter 3 Systems of Linear Equations &
Inequalities
Chapter 4 Matrices & Determinants
3.1 Solve by Graphing
3.2 Solve Algebraically
3.3 Graphing/Solving Systems of Inequalities
3.6 Three Variables
4.1-4.5
1 day
2 days
2 days
1 day (21 days)
2 days
2.02 Quadratic Functions and Inequalities
1.03 Operate with Algebraic Expressions
1.02 Complex Numbers
2.02 Quadratic Functions and Inequalities
2.04 Best Fit Mathematical Models
Chapter 5 Quadratic Functions
5.1 Graphing Quadratic Functions
5.2 Solve by Factoring
5.3 Solve by Finding Square Roots
5.4 Complex Numbers
5.5 Completing the Square
5.6 Quadratic Formula; Discriminant
5.7 Quadratic Inequalities
5.8 Modeling with Quadratic Functions
1 day
2 days
2 days
1 day
2 days
1 day
1 day
1 day
2.06 Cubic Equations
1.03 Operate with Algebraic Expressions
Chapter 6 Polynomials & Polynomial
Functions
6.1 Properties of Exponents
6.2 Evaluating/Graphing Polynomial Functions
6.3 +, -, x, Polynomials
6.4 Factoring/Solving Polynomial Equations
6.5 Remainder & Factor Theorems
6.6 Finding Rational Zeros
1 day
1 day
1 day
2 days
1 day
1 day (20 days)
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Wayne County Public Schools
Suggested Timetable for Algebra 2 Standard
2 nd Nine Weeks Essential Questions should be incorporated into daily math activities in order to engage students in real life problem solving. Text: McDougal Littell Algebra 2: NC Edition ©2004
Objective Chapter Section Days for Instruction
2.06 Cubic Equations
1.03 Operate with Algebraic Expressions
2.04 Best-Fit Mathematical Models
Chapter 6 Polynomials &
Polynomial Functions
6.7, 6.8 Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.
Analyzing Graphs of Polynomial Functions
6.9 Modeling
1 day
1 day
1.01 Rational Exponents and Logarithms
2.07 Radical Expressions
1.03 Operate with Algebraic Expressions
Chapter 7 Powers, Roots, and
Radicals
7.1 nth Roots; Rational Exponents
7.2 Properties of Rational Exponents
1 day
1 day
2.01 Composition and Inverse of
Functions
7.3 Power Functions; Function Operations
7.4 Inverse Functions
2 days
1 day
2.06 Cubic Equations
2.07 Radical Expressions
7.5 Square Root and Cube Root Functions
1 day
2.07 Radical Expressions
7.6 Solving Radical Equations
2 days
1.05 Direct, Inverse, Combined, and
Joint Variation
Chapter 9 Rational Equations
and Functions
9.1 Inverse & Joint Variation
1 day
2.05 Rational Equations
9.2, 9.3 Graphing Rational Functions
2 days
1.03 Operate with Algebraic Expressions
2.05 Rational Equations
1.03 Operate with Algebraic Expressions
2.09 Equations of Parabolas and Circles
2.03 Exponential Functions
1.01 Rational Exponents and Logarithms
2.03 Exponential Functions
2.04 Best-Fit Mathematical Models
Chapter 10 Quadratic Relations
and Conic Sections
Chapter 8 Exponential and
Logarithmic Functions
9.4 x, ÷, Rational Expressions
9.5 +, - Rational Expressions; Complex Fractions
9.6 Solving Rational Equations
10.1-10.2 Distance & Midpoint; Parabolas
10.3 Circles
10.6 Graphing/Classifying (Parabolas & Circles Only)
10.7 Solving Quadratic Systems
(Parabolas & Circles Only)
8.1, 8.2 Exponential Growth & Decay
8.3 e
8.4 Logarithmic Functions
8.5 Properties of Logarithms
8.6 Solve Exponential & Logarithmic Equations
8.7 Modeling
2 days
2 days
1 day (19 days)
2 days
2 days
1 day
1 day
1 day
1 day
2 days
2 days
2 days
1 day
1.03 Operate with Algebraic Expressions Chapter 12 Combinations & the 12.2 Combinations & the Binomial Theorem
Binomial Theorem
Midterm 1 day Final Exams 2 days The remaining days are for review and assessment.
1 day (16 days)
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Number & Operations
The learner will perform operations
with complex numbers, matrices, and
polynomials.
1.01 Simplify and perform
operations with rational
exponents and logarithms
(common and natural) to
solve problems.
1.02 Define and compute with
complex numbers.
1.03 Operate with algebraic
expressions (polynomial,
rational, complex fractions)
to solve problems.
1.04 Operate with matrices to
model and solve problems.
1.05 Model and solve problems
using direct, inverse,
combined and joint variation.
Wayne County Public Schools
Algebra 2-Standard
2003 NC Math Standard Course of Study
Algebra
The learner will use relations and functions to solve problems.
2.01 Use the composition and inverse of functions to model and solve problems; justify results.
2.02 Use quadratic functions and inequalities to model and solve problems; justify results.
a) Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
b) Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the problem.
2.03 Use exponential functions to model and solve problems; justify results.
a) Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
b) Interpret the constants, coefficients, and bases in the context of the problem.
2.04 Create and use best-fit mathematical models of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions to solve
problems involving sets of data.
a) Interpret the constants, coefficients, and bases in the context of the data.
b) Check the model for goodness-of-fit and use the model, where appropriate, to draw conclusions or
make predictions.
2.05 Use rational equations to model and solve problems; justify results.
a) Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
b) Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the problem.
c) Identify the asymptotes and intercepts graphically and algebraically.
2.06 Use cubic equations to model and solve problems.
a) Solve using tables and graphs.
b) Interpret constants and coefficients in the context of the problem.
2.07 Use equations with radical expressions to model and solve problems; justify results.
a) Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
b) Interpret the degree, constants, and coefficients in the context of the problem.
2.08 Use equations and inequalities with absolute value to model and solve problems; justify results.
a) Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
b) Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the problem.
2.09 Use the equations of parabolas and circles to model and solve problems; justify results.
a) Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
b) Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the problem.
2.10 Use systems of two or more equations or inequalities to model and solve problems; justify results.
Solve using tables, graphs, matrix operations, and algebraic properties.
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