Algebra 2 - 2004

Strand Analysis

Unit: Algebraic Concepts

Mathematics

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Absolute Value

Absolute Value Problems solve absolute value problems.

 

Binomial Expansion

Binomial Expansion: Finding Terms find an nth term within a binomial expansion.

 

Equality/Inequality

Equality/Inequality: Solution Methods use technology (i.e., calculators), matrices, and graphing to solve systems of 2 first degree equations or inequalities with 2 variables in real world situations.

 

Equations

Diagrams with Equations use a diagram to demonstrate the meaning of a given equation.

Algebra II Equations: Writing write equations for real-world scenario problems.

Algebra II Equations: Exponential/Log/First Degree solve problems with exponents, first degree equations, and logarithmic equations in one variable.

 

Exponents

Exponential Numbers: Multiply exponential numbers that have the same base and integer exponents.

Algebra II Exponential Numbers: Divide exponential numbers that have the same base and whole number exponents.

Algebra II Exponential Equations solve equations involving exponents.

Algebra II Exponents: Multiple Step Problem determine the solution to a problem requiring multiple operations involving exponential numbers with the same base.

Algebra II Logarithms/Exponents: Simplifying use relationships between logarithms and exponents to simplify expressions.

 

Expressions

Expressions: Addition/Subtraction use addition or subtraction in one variable expressions and equations and determine the number sentence for a written expression.

Algebra II Expressions: Multiplication/Division use multiplication or division in one variable expressions and equations and determine the number sentence for a written expression.

Algebra II Expressions: Real World evaluate expressions (and formulas) when the expressions are presented within the context of a real-world problem.

 

Formulas

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra identify and use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.

Inequalities

Inequalities solve for the value of a variable given in an inequality and as shown on a graph by manipulating the inequality correctly.

Algebra II Inequalities: Writing write inequalities for real-world scenario problems.

Algebra II Inequality identify smallest exponent of two different bases required to validate an inequality.

 

Logarithms

Logarithms: Simplifying use logarithmic properties to simplify expressions.

Algebra II Logarithmic Equations solve equations involving logarithms.

Order of Operations

Order of Operations: Exponents determine the correct order of operations for an exponential equation.

 

Polynomials

Polynomials: Addition/Subtraction identify and justify each step and rule of adding and subtracting polynomials.

Algebra II Polynomials: Multiplication translate sentences into numerical equations including monomials and binomials.

Algebra II Polynomials: Division divide both monomials and polynomials.

Algebra II Polynomials: Synthetic Substitution solve problems with polynomial equations using synthetic substitution.

Algebra II Polynomial Equations: Relationships solve problems with polynomial equations by applying relationships between synthetic division, polynomial factoring, and rational root theorems.

Algebra II Polynomials: Factoring/Uses factor polynomials with complex numbers and state their use within a real life situation.

 

Quadratic Equations/Formula

Quadratic Equation: Standard Form state a quadratic equation in standard form.

Algebra II Quadratic Formula describe the discriminant, identify the quadratic formula and solve an equation using the quadratic formula .

Algebra II Quadratic Equations: Graphing solve quadratic equations with 2 variables by graphing the system on a coordinate plane.

Algebra II Quadratic/Linear Equations: Justifying solve linear and quadratic equations with 2 variables by graphing and justifying the solution.

Algebra II Quadratic Formula: Relating Graphs relate graphs of second degree equations to the quadratic formula.

Algebra II Quadratic Formula: Number Line/Cartesian relate both number line and Cartesian graphs of second degree equations to the quadratic formula.

 

Radicals

Radicals: Addition/Subtraction combine radical terms, find the simplest radical form, and approximate square roots.

Algebra II Radicals: Variables solve a radical equation by substituting for a variable.

Algebra II Radical Expressions: Represent/Solve use manipulatives, pictures, and technology (i.e., calculators) to solve operations with radical expressions.

 

Systems of Equations

Systems of Equations: Determinants solve systems of equations by applying determinants.

 

Theorems

Proving Theorems use mathematical structures such as field properties to prove elementary theorems.

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Calculus and Pre-Calculus

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

MTHCORE

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Complex Numbers

Complex Numbers: Compare with Real determine properties of real and complex numbers and examine their similarities and differences.

Algebra II Complex Numbers: Basic Operations use pictures, technology (i.e., calculators), and principles of algebra to perform basic operations on complex numbers.

Algebra II Complex Numbers: Operations/Vectors use vectors to perform basic operations on complex numbers.

Algebra II Complex Numbers: Applying Absolute Value use vector, geometric, and algebraic representations to apply absolute value to complex numbers.

Algebra II Complex Numbers: Equations/Inequalities solve equations and inequalities that have complex numbers for coefficients.

Algebra II Complex Numbers: Compare Subsets recognize and compare subsets of complex numbers.

 

Conic Sections

Conic Sections identify the graph of a conic section (circle, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola) and use it to solve a problem.

 

Limits

°Limiting Processes explore the following limiting processes by analyzing them graphically: series, sequences, targets, and areas under curves.

 

Matrices

Matrices: Basic Operations solve problems where performing basic operations on matrices is required.

Algebra II Matrices: Operations/Real Numbers complete operations on matrices, exponents, and logarithmic expressions with real numbers.

Algebra II Matrices: Systems of Equations solve problems involving systems of equations using the properties of matrices.

 

Problem Solving

Problem Solving: Graphs of Maxima/Minima find a maxima and minima of a graph and use it to solve a problem.

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Data Interpretation

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

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Analyzing/Evaluating Graphical Forms

*Mathematical Information: Communication select the appropriate means to communicate mathematical information (i.e. create charts or graphs to represent demographic data).

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Functions

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

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Exponential/Logarithmic Functions

Non-Linear Functions: Represent model real life processes with logarithmic, exponential, and other non-linear functions.

Algebra II Exponential/Logarithmic Functions: Graph graph both exponential and logarithmic functions.

Functions/Relations

Functions: Properties describe both the behavior and properties of functions.

 

Graphing Functions

Graphing: Analyze/Parameter Changes analyze graphs of functions to determine the effects of parameter changes.

Inverses

Inverses: Graphing use a Cartesian plane to graph both a function and its inverse.

 

Operations

Operations: Sums/Products/Compositions represent graphically and symbolically the sums, products, and compositions of functions.

 

Representations of Functions

Representations: Various Problems recognize how a function can be a model for a variety of problems.

Algebra II Representations understand and transfer functions represented in tables, symbols, and graphs.

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Measurement

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

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Accuracy

*Application: Tolerance/Precision understand tolerance, precision, and their application (i.e. explain how the error in computing the area of a rectangle depends on the errors in measuring its length and width).

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Number Theory

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

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Logarithms

Relationships: Log/Exponents/Radicals recognize and use relationships between both real number xponents and radical symbols and logarithmic and exponential expressions.

 

Roots/Radicals

Square Roots calculate squares and square roots.

 

Scientific Notation

Scientific Notation in Context: Large use scientific notation to express ten digit numbers in the context of a science scenario.

Algebra II Scientific Notation in Context use scientific notation to express large and small numbers in the context of real science situations.

Algebra II Scientific Notation: Story Problems solve story problems where the information is given in scientific notation.

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Numeration

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

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Ordinal Numbers

Terms in a Sequence: Ordinality determine what position a given term holds within a given sequence.

 

Patterns

Pattern: Finding Solutions find pattern to determine solution.

 

Patterns: Number

Pattern: Exponents recognize and extend a number pattern involving exponents.

 

Patterns: Represent

Pattern: Represent Algebraically represent patterns algebraically that are found on graphs.

 

Rounding

*Rounding: Accumulation/Errors understand that error accumulates in a computation when there is rounding at intermediate steps.

 

Sequences/Series

Sequence: Arithmetic/Geometric identify and use arithmetic and geometric sequences to solve real world problems.

Algebra II Sequence: Defining recursively define sequences.

 

Variations

Inverse and Direct Variation identify correct formulas and when to use them, describe the differences between inverse and direct variation, and find and explain the constant of variation.

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Perspective/Role in Society

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

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Applications

*Mathematical Models understand the nature and use of mathematical models (i.e. set up spreadsheets to model financial or statistical problems).

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Probability/Statistics

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

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Binomial Probabilities

Probability: Binomials/Pascal's Triangle solve probability problems and expand binomials by using the binomial theorem and Pascal's Triangle.

 

Combinations

Combinations determine the number of combinations that can be made by putting a limited number of items into a limited number of spaces.

 

Independent/Dependent/Mutually Exclusive

Independent/Dependent Events find the probability of both dependent and independent events.

 

Permutations

Permutations determine the number of possible outcomes for a limited number of choices or with a limited number to choose from.

 

Probability

*Probability: Basic Concepts understand and apply the basic concepts of probability.

Algebra II Probability identify the probability of a given situation.

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Real Numbers and the Coordinate Plane

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

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Coordinate Geometry

Coordinate Plane: Analyzing Points analyze points on a coordinate plane.

 

Graphing

Graphing: Relating/Algebraic Equations graph linear equalities and relate the graph to the algebraic solution without computers and calculators.

Algebra II Graphing: 2nd Degree Equations/Identify recognize the graph of a second degree equation.

 

Real Numbers

Real Numbers: Components recognize components of the real number system.

 

Sets/Subsets

Subsets: Relationships understand the real number system by examining relationships between its subsets.

 

Strand Analysis

Unit: Technology

Mathematics

Algebra 2 - 2004

MTHCORE

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Algebra

Algebra: Systems in 2 or 3 Variables use technology (i.e., calculators) to solve systems of equations with 2 or 3 variables (both linear and quadratic).

Algebra II Algebra: System of Equation/Determinants use technology to evaluate determinants and solve systems of equations.

 

Patterns

Patterns: Represent/Generalize use manipulatives and technology (i.e., calculators) to explore number patterns in order to generalize about operations and numbers.

 

Technology as a Tool

*Technology: Purpose/Capabilities understand the purpose and capabilities of appropriate technology (i.e. use graphing calculators to fit curves to data and use computers for manufacturing process control).