ALGEBRA TWO OBJECTIVES

A.   Identify the mathematical domains and ranges of functions and determine reasonable values for continuous and discrete situations.

B.   Collect & organize data, make & interpret scatterplots, fit the graph of a function to the data, interpret the results, and predict and make decisions.

C.   Use factoring and properties of exponents to simplify expressions and transform and solve equations.

D.   Use complex numbers to describe solutions of quadratic equations.

E.   Analyze situations and formulate systems of equations in two or more unknowns or inequalities into unknowns to solve problems.

F.    Use algebraic methods, graphs, tables, or matrices, to solve systems of equations or inequalities.

G.  Identify and sketch graphs of parent functions, including linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, absolute value, square root, and reciprocal of x.

H.   Describe the effects of parameter changes on the graph of parent functions.

I.       Describe a conic section as the intersection of a plane and a cone.

J.     Identify a conic section from a given equation & use completing the square.

K.   Interpret and describe the effects of changes in the parameters of quadratic functions in applied and mathematical situations.

L.    Analyze situations involving quadratic functions and formulate quadratic equations or inequalities to solve problems.

M.  Determine solutions of square root equations using graphs, tables, and connect inverses of square root functions with quadratic functions.

N.   Formulate equations and inequalities based on rational functions, use a variety of methods to solve them, and analyze the solutions.

O.  Formulate equations and inequalities based on exponential and logarithmic functions, use a variety of methods to solve, and analyze solutions.

P.   Determine solutions of exponential and logarithmic inequalities using graphs and tables.

Each six weeks you will receive a schedule that will serve as a guide for you for the six weeks.  The schedule will include the projected dates that each of the concepts for the six weeks will be covered.  According to your needs, there can be times when we might need to spend more or less time on a concept than originally planned.

The Grading Policy is established by Dallas Independent School District.  The policy is as listed.

GRADING POLICY

  Class and Homework                    40%

  Quizzes and Examinations           25%

  Projects                                          20%

  Six Weeks Examinations              15%

Assignments are due on time.  The highest grade that one can receive on an assignment that is turned in late is an 80.  Twenty points are deducted for each day the assignment is late.

I will be available for tutoring after school Tuesday and Thursday.  If you need to come to tutoring before school or after school other than Tuesday or Thursday, please make arrangements with me.    I do encourage you to come to tutoring not only for Algebra Two PAP but for all your classes.  It shows you care and makes a good impression on teachers.

A “Blog” has been created for our Algebra Two PAP class.  The purpose of the blog is to have a means with which to communicate with each other as well as the teacher.  The blog is private, therefore only our class has access to it.  The site is www.scroggblog.wikispaces.com. 

Again, welcome to Algebra Two PAP.  It is my hope that you will have a rewarding and successful year in Algebra Class. 

J.A. Scroggs, Instructor