Algebra II Advanced

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Unit guides, warm-ups, challenge practice, and assessment review resources.

Course Documents

  1. Opening Day Handout

Unit 1 - Functions

  1. Lesson 1: Relations and Functions

    Distinguish relations vs. functions, analyze domain/range, apply the vertical line test, and evaluate function values.

  2. Lesson 2: Domain and Range

    Find domain/range for polynomial, radical, and rational functions and use technology when needed.

  3. Lesson 3: Parent Functions and Transformations

    Transform parent functions and determine equations from transformed graphs.

  4. Lesson 4: Features of Functions

    Identify intercepts, extrema, intervals, asymptotes, end behavior, and graph intersections with technology support.

  5. Lesson 5: Average Rate of Change

    Compute average rate of change over an interval and connect to secant slope.

  6. Lesson 6: Regressions

    Fit lines to data, interpret slope/intercept/correlation, and use models for predictions with technology.

Quiz checkpoints and Unit 1 test follow these topics.

Unit 2 - Quadratic Functions

  1. Lesson 1: Vertex Form

    Graph vertex-form parabolas, model from vertex + point, and convert to standard form.

  2. Lesson 3: Standard Form

    Analyze standard-form parabolas and use shortcuts for vertex and intercepts.

  3. Lesson 4: Intercept Form

    Connect factored form to roots and build quadratic models from intercept data.

  4. Lesson 5: Solving Systems of Linear Equations

    Solve 3-variable linear systems with technology and use systems to model quadratics through three points.

  5. Lesson 6: Modeling with Quadratics

    Choose and build appropriate quadratic models from given information.

Unit 2 includes quiz review materials and spiral quiz/graded assignment checkpoints.

Unit 3 - Quadratic Equations

  1. Lesson 1: Solving Quadratics by Factoring

    Solve quadratics using factoring methods and the square-root approach.

  2. Lesson 2: Solving Nonlinear Systems

    Solve systems with quadratic/linear combinations using substitution and technology.

  3. Lesson 3: Completing the Square

    Use completing the square to solve quadratics and convert to vertex form.

  4. Lesson 4: Imaginary Numbers

    Introduce imaginary numbers as solutions to quadratics with no real roots.

  5. Lesson 5: The Quadratic Formula

    Derive and apply the quadratic formula to solve equations.

Graded assignment follows Unit 3 topics.

Unit 4 - Polynomials

  1. Lesson 1: Polynomial Functions

    Define/classify polynomials, analyze end behavior, and sketch by characteristics.

  2. Lesson 2: Polynomials and Zeros

    Connect zeros/roots/intercepts, build polynomials from zeros, and analyze multiplicity behavior.

  3. Lesson 3: Operations with Polynomial Functions

    Perform function operations and solve coefficient-targeting problems.

  4. Lesson 4: Polynomial Division

    Use long/synthetic division, synthetic substitution, and factor/remainder theorems.

  5. Lesson 5: Factoring Polynomials

    Review factoring methods, including higher-degree cases with known roots.

  6. Lesson 6: Solving Polynomial Equations

    Apply theorem-based strategies, factoring, synthetic division, and technology.

  7. Lesson 7: Solving Polynomial Inequalities

    Solve inequalities with factoring, sign analysis, and interval interpretation.

Unit 4 includes graded assignment and blank/completed review resources.

Unit 5 - Radicals and Rational Exponents

  1. Lesson 1: Properties of Exponents

    Review exponent rules, including negative and zero exponents.

  2. Lesson 2: Rational Exponents

    Interpret rational exponents and connect exponential/radical notation.

  3. Lesson 3: Simplifying Radicals

    Simplify radicals of varying indices and determine when absolute value is needed.

  4. Lesson 4: Multiplying and Dividing Radicals

    Multiply/divide radical expressions and rationalize when appropriate.

  5. Lesson 5: Adding and Subtracting Radicals

    Combine like radicals and simplify resulting expressions.

  6. Lesson 6: Graphing Radical Functions

    Graph square/cube root parent functions and transformed radical functions.

  7. Lesson 7: Solving Radical Equations

    Solve radical equations and check for extraneous solutions.

  8. Lesson 8: Operations on Functions

    Perform function operations and compositions with proper notation.

  9. Lesson 9: Functions and Inverses

    Determine when inverses exist and find inverse rules.

Midterm review packet: blank / answer key.

Unit 6 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

  1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Exponentials