Algebra 2 Full Year Course

Experience:  I have a BS in Mathematics and a Masters in Education.  I have taught Basic Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra( Regular and Honors), Geometry(Regular and Honors) and Pre-Calculus.

Algebra2:  This is an ongoing Algebra 2 class that will meet twice a week and involves student interacting with the teacher and complete  one or two weekly assignments/assessments.   Since this is an ongoing class, you are welcome to join at any time and attend for as many weeks as you need. This offering will be good for homeschool students and for students who want to get extra help in specific concepts.  There will be an ongoing update of what will be taught each week.  I will be updating the outline often so as to keep parents informed of the concepts that will be taught. I will be offering this class on a Monday/Wednesday 11 am or 1pm central time schedule and also on a Tuesday/Thursday 12 pm central time schedule.  If there are enough parents who want to create a class during the early evening, I will definitely consider this option.

Homeschool Parents:  This course will continue the entire school year and will give your child an opportunity to earn credit for the Algebra 2 course.  Please note that there will be a place where students will be assessed that you can access to assure your child is successful in the Algebra 2 course.  In addition, students will have access to worksheets for homework assignments and answer keys to check their understanding that you can have them put into a binder for proper assessment of the course.

Class Structure:  I like to teach with the I do, we do, you do method of teaching.  Each class I will introduce a topic, work on some examples, have students work examples with me, and then have students work on the examples by themselves to ensure understanding.   Hopefully students will have an opportunity to start the assignment during class time and sometimes complete it during the class time.  This will give students an opportunity to ask questions as needed.  I will post notes and assignments as pdf files on the class page as needed.  In addition, I will invite students to join a classroom through ck-12..org  This is where I will assign some assignments and assessments.  You will be able to access their reports to see their grades at any time. 

Here is an overview of concepts that will be learned:

UNIT 1: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
UNIT 2:  Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
UNIT 3:Inverse Functions
UNIT 4: Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities
UNIT 5: Radical Equations
UNIT 6:  Polynomials
UNIT 7:  Complex Numbers
UNIT 8: Quadratic Equations
UNIT 9: Radical Expressions
UNIT 10: Rational Expressions
UNIT 11: Exponential Functions
UNIT 12: Conic Sections

Weekly breakdown: (This will be updated as the school year progresses)

 Sept 9-12  Solve Equations
  Sept 16-19 Solve Inequalities  
  Sept 23-26 Function Notation
  Sept 30-Ovt 2 Absolute Value Equations
  Oct 7-10 Solve Systems of Equations
  Oct 14-17 Systems of inequalities
  Oct 23-26 Solve Square Root Equations
  Oct 28-31 solve Cube Root Functions
  Nov 4-7 equations review and test
 Nov 11-14 Inverse functions
Nov 18-21 review/test
Nov 25-28 break
Dec 2-5 simplify radicals with variables
Dec 9-12 changing radicals to exponents/exponents to radicals
Dec 16-19 Semester Review and Test
Dec 20- Jan 5 Winter Break
Jan 6-9 Add and Subtract complex numbers
Jan 13-16 Multiply and Divide Complex Numbers
Jan 20-23 Adding and Subtracting Radical expressions
Jan 27-30 Multiply and Divide Radical Expressions
Feb 3-6 Quadratic formula
Feb 10-13 long division of polynomials
Feb 17-20 simplify rational expressions
Feb 24-27 multiply and divide rational expressions
Mar 3-6 add and subtract rational expressions
Mar 10-13 solve rational equations
Mar 17-20 Spring break
Mar 24-27 log equations
Mar31-Apr 3  exponential functions
Apr 7-10 Introduction to Exponential Functions
Apr 14-18 Real world problems with Exponential Functions/Test
Apr 21-22 Easter break
Apr 23-24 Introduction to Conics/Circles
Apr 28-May 1 Ellipses
May5-8 Hyperbolas/Test over conic Sections
May 12-15 semester review
May 19-22 Test