Learn the skills of Algebra 2, including equations and inequalities, interval notations, functions, graphing, correlation and causation, and more. With the personal attention and Catholic worldview supporting your student, develop critical thinking skills and problem solving needed to complete the Algebra requirement with success.
Total classes: 14
Duration: 55 minutes per live class
Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Algebra 1 or equivalent and Geometry (Geometry can be taken concurrently)
Suggested grade level: 10th to 12th grade
Suggested credit: One full semester Math
Instructor: Monica Breier
Instructor email: breiermm@gmail.com
Course description: Part two begins boldly by introducing students to exponential and logarithmic functions! We develop ways for data modeling and statistical analysis. Part two also allows students to visualize these functions (including trigonometric functions) graphically in order to refine the student’s problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Course outline:
Week 1-3: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Week 4-6: Rational Functions
Week 7-8: Statistics and Probability
Week 9-11: Trigonometric Functions
Week 12-14: Trigonometric Identities and Equations, Review
Course materials: Glencoe Algebra 2 2017 edition (print edition ISBN 9780079039903, one-year digital subscription available ISBN 9780078985218 - please contact Mrs. Breier at minimum 10 business days before the beginning of the course if you are interested in the digital copy), graphing calculator (TI-84 plus or similar), straightedge, protractor, and compass.
Homework: Daily assignments (aside from test days) taking 30 minutes, with weekly quizzes or tests.
- Teacher: Monica Breier