Advanced Algebra
Course Description |
Advanced Algebra includes a review of Algebra I, teaches the student to think clearly and logically, presents the basic foundation for college entrance tests, and serves as a foundation for higher math courses.
The second year of algebra is a continuation of the math process. It is considered to be a requirement for the college-bound student, the high ability math student and for those interested in a very technical math or science career, such as robotics or lasers. Advanced Algebra is basic to the achievement of a satisfactory score on the college entrance exams, such as the ACT or the SAT. Logarithms, linear, quadratic, polynomial, and rational functions, complex numbers, and probability are all part of the subject area. Students are expected to spend an average of 45 minutes on homework each day. Students must do all their work every day to be successful. Material for this course is presented in lecture, investigation, discussion, by students sharing solutions in class, and by answering questions about problems in homework assignments. A scientific calculator is required for this course. (Revised 21/22) |
Standards |
1. Students will write and analyze equations of the best-fit line.
2. Students will solve systems of linear equations. 3. Students will graph systems of linear inequalities. 4. Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring. 5. Students will simplify expressions involving complex numbers. 6. Students will solve quadratic equations by using radicals. 7. Students will solve quadratic equations by completing the square. 8. Students will solve quadratic equations using the Quadratic Formula. 9. Students will graph and analyze quadratic functions. 10. Students will determine characteristics of polynomial functions, including end behavior. 11. Students will perform operations on polynomial expressions. 12. Students will solve polynomials equations by factoring. 13. Students will graph polynomial functions. 14. Students will apply properties of rational exponents. 15. Students will graph radical functions. 16. Students will solve radical equations. 17. Students will perform function operations. 18. Students will understand and evaluate function operations notation. 19. Students will find the inverse of a function and verify. 20. Students will interpret normal distributions and associated probabilities. 21. Students will graph exponential/logarithmic functions. 22. Students will solve exponential/logarithmic functions. 23. Students will write and analyze exponential growth and decay functions. 24. Students will multiply and divide rational expressions. 25. Students will add and subtract rational expressions. 26. Students will solve rational equations. |
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