Algebra II Honors
Department(s):
Mathematics
2 Semesters – 10 Credits – 5 class periods per week
Course Description:
Honors Algebra II is a two semester course in intermediate algebra, designed to meet the UC requirements for a third year of high school mathematics. This course establishes a solid foundation of the skills and concepts found in a second year Algebra curriculum, and also introduces several more advanced topics that are covered in depth at the next level. This course will prepare students for courses in Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus.
Course Objectives: Students will be able to:
- To describe the wonders of all that God has made
- To reveal the invisible attributes of God
- To demonstrate how the application of mathematics can be used to honor God
- and to serve others
In addition, Honors Algebra II will include a brief review of the following topics:
Solving Equations and Inequalities
Properties and Graphs of Linear Relations and Functions
Solving Systems of Equations and Inequalities in 2 variables
The scope of this course will also include the following topics:
Solving Systems of Equations in 3 variables and Matrices
Operations on Polynomials
Solving Quadratic Equations
Properties and Graphs of Quadratic Functions (including graphing and solving quadratic inequalities)
Properties and Graphs of Conics (including solving quadratic systems)
Polynomial Functions (including Remainder and Factor Theorems)
Rational Polynomial Expressions
Exponential and Logarithmic Functions (base 10 & base e)
Probability and Statistics
Trigonometric Functions and Identities
Right Triangular Trigonometry and Law of Sines and Cosines
Textbook:
Larson and Boswell, Algebra II: Applications, Equations, Graphs, published by McDougal Littell, 2001
Required Materials:
Bible, textbook, scientific calculator, writing materials
Prerequisites:
Students must have completed Algebra I and Geometry with a grade of ‘A’ or ‘B’, and have obtained the consent of the instructor.