Course Description

  • Algebra 2A is a course that completes the first half of Algebra 2. Topics include solving equations and inequalities, linear functions and relations, systems of equations, and quadratic functions and relations. Topics that will be discussed are polynomials, inverses and radical functions and relations, and exponential and logarithmic functions, and relations.

Algebra 2A Proficiency Targets

  • As evidenced based on classroom assessments, the student is able to:

    • Evaluate a function within its domain. (9.2.1.1)
    • Identify a function in a symbolically, graphically, or in a table.
    • Identify the domain of a function. (9.2.1.2)
    • Identify the vertex, line of symmetry and intercepts of the parabola, intercepts, zeros, maxima, minima, intervals of increase and decrease from the graph of a function. (9.2.1.3)
    • Apply rate of change(slope) using a graph or table. (9.2.1.8)
    • Solve quadratic functions. (9.2.2.1)
    • Solve real world exponential functions, such as investment growth, depreciation and population growth. (9.2.2.2)
    • Use graphing calculator to sketch the graphs of common non-linear functions such as f(x) = sqrt(x), f(x) = abs(x), f(x) = 1/x, f (x) = x^3, and translations of these functions, such as f(x) = sqrt(x - 2) + 4. (9.2.2.6)
    • Evaluate a polynomial and rational expressions and expressions containing radicals and absolute values. (9.2.3.1)
    • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide polynomials. (9.2.3.2)
    • Factor polynomials. (9.2.3.3)
    • Represent and solve graphically systems of linear inequalities. (9.2.3.4)

Resources

    • Textbook -- Algebra 2, Glencoe-McGraw-Hill
    • Online -- DeltaMath
    • TI-83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator