Algebra 2 Assignments

Link to Algebra 2 Assignments/Agendas

(currently a work in progress 2013-2014)!

NOTE:  This page is under construction

List of Algebra 2 Assignments:
These are HOMEWORK assignments.  Most days some time will be given during class to BEGIN these assignments. 

*NOTE: This list does not include ESSENTIAL hands-on activities, demonstrations, and calculator explorations that are done during class time.  Attendance is crucial!

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This year we are beginning with Chapter 3

This list includes assignments from the last time I taught Algebra 2.  

The most current information can be found through the current work in progress

above.

UNIT #1 (Chapter 2) – FUNCTIONS, EQUATIONS, AND GRAPHS: 10.5 DAYS
DAY  - (Relations and Functions, Domain, Range, Vertical line test, Function notation) Function vs. Nonfunction Examples, 1st day info, grading policy, cover books by Friday, parent slips signed, p. 59 #1,2, 5-9, 12-21, 22-30 even, 40-45, 50-54, 62, 63

DAY  - (Linear Equations:  Part 1- emphasis on graphing) p. 67 #1-7, 10a, 11-14, 32-35, 43-46, 51-59, 66, 67, 69

DAY -  (Linear Equations:  Part 2- emphasis on writing equations) p. 68 #20-31, 38-41, 71-76, 81 optional, 83 optional, 85-87

DAY - (Direct Variation) Ball Drop and Bounce Demonstration, Ball Drop Experiment Data Collection, p. 74 #1-20, 24-26, 33-35, 60-63

DAY - (Using Linear Models) Develop Fahrenheit to Celcius Conversion Formula, p. 81 #1-3 equations only, 4-7 write the equation in point-slope form, then in slope-intercept form, 8 graph, 12, 15, 16, 22, Review for a Quiz: p. 70 #91-93, p. 77 #5-8, 10, p. 84 #35, 36, 39, 44, p. 838 # 1-49 odd problems

DAY - QUIZ on 2-1 to 2-3, Graphing Calculator Application: Introduction, Scatter Plots, Ball Drop Experiment Graphing, Line of Best Fit

DAY - Graphing Calculator Application: Scatter Plots and Line of Best Fit, (Absolute Value Functions and Graphs) p. 90 graph #10, 19, 25, 33, 34, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, also #60-63

DAY - (Families of Functions:  Vertical and Horzontal Translations, Stretch, Shrink) Graphing Calculator Application: Transformation Graphing, p. 97 #1, 3, 4-14, 17-19, 23, 24, 26, 35, 36, 44, 45, 54-56

DAY - (Two Variable Inequalities) Graphing Calculator Application: Graphing Inequalities, Graphing Vertical Lines, p. 104 #1-6, 9, 10a, 11-13, 23, 24, 36, 39-42, 48-52

DAY - Review for Test on Unit One (Chapter 2) p. 109 #1-11, 14-25, 27, 32-37, 39, 41-45, 46a; p. 112 #38, 40; more review can be found on p. 112 and p. 838; also review the Quiz from this unit

DAY - TEST on Chapter 2: FUNCTIONS, EQUATIONS, AND GRAPHS (Unit #1)

Beginning of 1st Semester

UNIT #2 (Chapter 3) - LINEAR SYSTEMS: 7 DAYS
DAY 1 - (Exploring and Graphing Systems of Equations) p. 120 #1-11 all, 13-23 odd, 25, 27-29, 33, 34, 36, 56, 57, 59 need two sheets of graph paper

DAY 2 - (Solving Systems of Equations Algebraically:  Addition (Elimination Method), Substitution Method) two worksheets on addition method and substitution method

DAY 3 - (Systems of Inequalities) Graphing Calculator Application: Graphing Systems  of Inequalities and Intersections, Graphing Calculator Application: Finding the intersection of two lines (or curves), p. 136 #5-9, 11-15, 17 (don't graph), 27, 28, 43, 44
 
DAY 4 - QUIZ on Addition Method and Substitution Method for solving systems of equations (Linear Programming) Applications: Tailor Problem, Baking Problem, etc. p. 142 #1-9, 16, 18, 20 need graph paper

DAY 5 - (Graphing in Three Dimensions) p.149 #1-6, 8, 11, 12, 19-21, 23, 28, 29, 32, 33, 35, 36, 53-56

DAY 6 - (Solving Systems of Equations with Three Variables) w.s. 3-6 #2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19 p. 159 #46, 47

DAY 7 - (Review for Chapter 3 TEST) p. 161 #1-20, 23-29, 31-41, 43, 45, 30 is optional, don't graph #26, need both kinds of graph paper

DAY 8 (part 1) - TEST on Chapter 3: LINEAR SYSTEMS (Unit #2)

UNIT #3 (Chapter 4) - MATRICES:  9 DAYS
DAY 8 (part 2) - (Organizing Data Into Matrices) p. 170 #1-12, 18, 20-25, 27, 30, 31

DAY 9 - (Adding and Subtracting Matrices) p. 178 #1-13, 16-23,  Graphing Calculator Application: Editing Matrices, Graphing Calculator Application: Addition of Matrices

DAY 10 - (Matrix Multiplication) worksheet 4-3 do #1-19 odd, 21-31 all

DAY 11 - Review for Quiz on 4-1 to 4-3, p. 229 #11-27, (Geometric Transformations with Matrices Focusing on Translations and Dilations) p. 195 #1, 2, 8, 24, 39-41, 43, 44

DAY 12 - Quiz on 4-1 to 4-3, (2x2 Matrices, Determinants, and Inverses) w.s. 4-5

DAY 13 - (3x3 Matrices, Determinants, and Inverses) Graphing Calculator Application: Determinants of Matrices, Graphing Calculator Application: Solving Matrix Equations, p. 209 #1-11, 20, 21, 23, 29-31 (use a graphing calculator for #5-7, 10, 11, 20-23, 29-31 if needed)

DAY 14 - (Inverse Matrices and Systems of Equations) p. 217 #1-5, 10-16b, 23-25, 34, 35, 43-47 (use a graphing calculator for #10-16b, 34, 35, 43-47 if needed)

DAY 15 - (Augmented Matrices, Systems, and Cramer's Rule) Cramers rule worksheet: do #1-4 by hand, 5,6 by calculator, 7-12 set up determinants only Graphing Calculator Application: Solving Equations Using Cramer's Rule

DAY 16 - Review for Test on Unit #3 (Chapter 4) p. 229 #1-10, 28, 29, 33, 34, 36-48, do the inverse for #39 by graphing calculator, also do #45 by graphing calculator, p. 232 #1-8, 16, 27-29, 31, do #8, 26, 31 by graphing calculator

DAY 17 (part 1) - Test on Chapter 4: MATRICES (Unit #3)

UNIT #4 (Chapter 5) - QUADRATIC EQUATIONS AND FUNCTIONS:  7 DAYS
DAY 17 (part 2) - (Modeling Data with Quadratic Functions) Graphing Calculator Application: Using Matrices to Find a Model For Three Data Points, Graphing Calculator Application: Using a Quadratic Model to Model Data, begin work on p. 241 #1-12, 16, 18, 20-22, 31-34, 38, 44-47, problems that you will need a graphing calculator for are: 16, 18, 20-22, 31, and 38

DAY 18 - (Modeling Data with Quadratic Functions) Graphing Calculator Application: Using a Quadratic Model to Model Data, finish work on p. 241 #1-12, 16, 18, 20-22, 31-34, 38, 44-47

DAY  19 - (Properties of Parabolas) p. 248 #1-7, 10-13, 15, 19, 21, 22, 27, 32, 33, 37, 44, 45, 74, 75

DAY 20 - (Transforming Parabolas, Comparing Vertex form and Standard form)
p. 255 #1-6 graphs, 13-16, 23, 24, 27-30, 43, 44, 51-53, 74

DAY 21 - Review for a Quiz on 5-1 to 5-3, p. 299 #6-23 (only do the "a" part of #12), p. 256 #25, 34, 45, 56, p. 251 #80 by calculator, p. 258 #92, 93

DAY 22 - Quiz on 5-1 to 5-3

DAY 23 - Graphing Calculator Application: Finding the Vertex and Points on a Quadratic Functions, Including the Y-Intercept, (Factoring Quadratic Expressions) p. 263 #1-45 odd, 51-61 odd, 79, 81, 82 

DAY 24 - (Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring, Finding Square Roots, or By Using a Graphing Calculator) Graphing Calculator Application: Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Zeros, p. 270 #1-19, 23-26 by calculator, 67-74

DAY 25 - (Complex Numbers) p. 278 #1-17, 29-45, 57-60, 76-78
 
DAY 26 - Review for Test on 5-1 to 5-6, p. 299 #1-5 all, 24-38 even, 39-43, 47-50, 55-58, p. 302 #1-5, 7-14, 24-26, 33, 34

DAY 27 - Test on 5-1 to 5-6

DAY 28 - Graphing Calculator Application: Working With Complex Numbers By Changing the Mode on the Calculator to "a + bi" (Quadratic Equations Applications), Finding Minimums and Maximums worksheet


UNIT #5 (Chapter 5, continued) QUADRATIC EQUATIONS AND FUNCTIONS:  5 DAYS
DAY 29  - (Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square) Demonstration of Completing the Square Geometrically Using Algebra Tiles, Completing the Square worksheet #9, 10, 16, 17, 11 (in that order), also do the factoring problems on the worksheet

DAY 30 - (Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square) p. 285 #7-12, finish worksheet, (Rewriting Quadratic Equations in Vertex Form Using Completing the Square) p. 285 #28, 31, 32, (Introduce Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula, Determining Roots Using the Discriminant) next assignment will be p. 293 #7-9, 13-19, 28, 29, 31-39, 57-59, 66, 5, 6 (do 5 and 6 last), (Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula, Determining Roots Using the Discriminant) begin work on p. 293 #7-9, 13-19, 28, 29, 31-39, 57-59, 66, 5, 6 (do 5 and 6 last)

DAY 31 - (Solving Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula, Determining Roots Using the Discriminant) finish p. 293 #7-9, 13-19, 28, 29, 31-39, 57-59, 66, 5, 6 (do 5 and 6 last)

DAY 32 - (Review for the QUIZ on 5-7 to 5-8) p. 301 #62-65, 70-72 (Note #65 is a challenge), p. 302 #27, 29-31, 37-40

DAY 33 -  QUIZ on 5-7 to 5-8


UNIT #6 (Chapter 6) – POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS: 8 DAYS
DAY 34 - (Polynomial Functions, Cubic Model) Graphing Calculator Application: Using a Cubic Model to Model Data, p. 309 #1-11 odd, 17-19 all, 33-51 odd, 62-65

DAY 35 - (Polynomials and Linear Factors, Writing a Polynomial in Factored Form, Finding Zeros, Factor Theorem, Multiplicity) Graphing Calculator Application: Check Your Work of Converting a Polynomial from Factored Form to Standard Form By Comparing Two Graphs, Graphing Calculator Application: Finding Relative Maximums and Relative Minimums p. 317 #1-36, 38, 66, 67 note: for #25-28 you can leave your answer in factored form instead of multiplying it out

DAY 36 - (Dividing Polynomials: Long Division) Graphing Calculator Application: Check Your Work By Using the Test Function on the Calculator (Dividend = Divisor X Quotient), p. 324 #1-8, 37-39

DAY 37 - (Dividing Polynomials: Synthetic Division) p. 324 #9-24, 52-54, 61, 62

DAY 38 - Review for a Quiz on 6-1 to 6-3, (Solving Polynomial Equations by Graphing and Factoring, Factoring a Sum or Difference of Cubes) p. 330 #1-9, 11, 16, 17, 19, 21-29, 41, 61

DAY 39 - QUIZ on 6-1 to 6-3, (Theorems About Roots of Polynomial Equations) p. 339 #1-6, 13-18, (The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra) p. 343 #1-8 state the total number of roots for each polynomial

DAY 40 - Review for Test on Chapter 6, p. 359 #1-4, 6-23, 31-38, p. 362 #22-25, also review multiplicity problems and cubic model problems

DAY 41 - TEST on Chapter 6

DAY 42 - Review for the Exam, work on Cumulative Review packet and review old tests


DAY 43 - EXAM on Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6 This exam is on all material covered since the beginning of the term.

DAY 44 - Go over the EXAM on Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, and Chapter 6

End of 1st Semester

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Beginning of 2nd Semester


UNIT #7 (Chapter 7) RADICAL FUNCTIONS AND RATIONAL EXPONENTS: 13 DAYS
DAY 1 - (Roots and Radical Expressions) Graphing Calculator Application:  Using a Graphing Calculator to Find Roots, p. 372 #13-30, 33-35, 39-46

DAY 2 - (Multiplying and Dividing Radical Expressions, Rationalizing Denominators) p. 377 #1-35, 69-73

DAY 3 - (Binomial Radical Expressions) p. 382 #1-26, 56-59

DAY 4 - (Rational Exponents) Graphing Calculator Application:  Using a Graphing Calculator to Evaluate Expressions With Rational (Fractional) Exponents, p. 388 #1-25, 30-49, 65-68, 88-93

DAY 5 - Review for a Quiz on 7-1 to 7-4, p. 424 #11-53, p. 426 #1-17

DAY 6 - QUIZ on 7-1 to 7-4, (Solving Square Root and Other Radical Equations) p. 394 #1-21, 23-27

DAY 7 - (Function Operations: Operations with f(x) and g(x), etc.) Applications: Rebates, Discounts, Coupons, and Taxes, p. 400 #1-19 all, 22-42 even, 43, 58, 59, 85-87

DAY 8 - (Inverse Relations and Functions) p. 410 #1-29 odd, 30-34

DAY 9 - (Graphing Square Root and Other Radical Functions) Graphing Calculator Application:  Using a Graphing Calculator to Graph Square Root and Other Radical Functins and Locate Points on the Graphs, Graphing Calculator Application:  Using a Graphing Calculator to Solve Radical Equations (Intersections), p. 417 #1-8 by hand (also state the domain and range of each function), 9-19 use a graphing calculator for help (plot 2 points), 26-30 use a graphing calculator (find the intersection) note: #1-19 are graphs

DAY 10 - Review for a Test on Chapter 7, p. 424 # 1-10, 54-78, p. 426 #18-27, 32-42, (additional review can be found on p. 848 #1-28)

DAY 11 - Continue Review, (additional review can be found on p. 848 #1-28), Application: Pendulum Experiment

DAY 12 - TEST on Chapter 7, Application: Continue work on Pendulum Experiment

DAY 13 - Application: Finish work on Pendulum Experiment, Application: Grandfather Clock Example, Make Your Own Clock Example

UNIT #8 (Chapter 8) EXPONENTIAL AND LOG FUNCTIONS: 10 DAYS
DAY 14 - (Exploring Exponential Models and Applications: Growth and Decay) Applications: Mitosis Cell Division (Growth), NCAA Tournament (Decay), Vehicle Depreciation (Decay), Graphing Calculator Application:  Using a Graphing Calculator to Find an Exponential Model for Two Points on a Graph, Graphing Calculator Applications:  Using a Graphing Calculator to Find an Exponential Model for Growing Wisconsin Elk Herd Population in Clam Lake, begin work on p. 434 #1-7, 9-14, 16-28, 32, 35-38, 43, 45, 54, 60, 61 (draw graphs for #1-7, 24-28, use a graphing calculator for #10-14, 32)

DAY 15 - Graphing Calculator Application:  Using a Graphing Calculator to Find an Exponential Model for Endangered Black Rhino Population, Endangered Elephant Population, (Properties of Exponential Functions and Applications) finish work on p. 434 #1-7, 9-14, 16-28, 32, 35-38, 43, 45, 54, 60, 61 (draw graphs for #1-7, 24-28, use a graphing calculator for #10-14, 32), also p. 442 #15-26, 40

DAY 16 - Review 8-1 to 8-2, (Logarithmic Functions as Inverses: Converting From Logarithmic Form to Exponential Form and Vice Versa) begin work on p. 449 #6-30, 49, 53-61

DAY 17 - Application: Cooling Curves, Graphing Calculator Application:  Using a Graphing Calculator to Find an Exponential Model for a Cooling Cup of Water, finish work on p. 449 #6-30, 49, 53-61

DAY 18 - Quiz on 8-1 to 8-2, (Properties of Logarithms - Product, Quotient and Power Properties) p. 457 #1-30, 33-38, 44-46

DAY 19 - (Solving Exponential and Logarithmic Equations, Using the Change of Base Formula) p. 464 #1-19 (solving exponential equations), 25-32 (evaluating expressions using the change of base formula), 33-47 (solving logarithmic equations)

DAY 20 - Review Sheet for 8-3 to 8-4, p. 466 #79-88 (Review for 8-5)

DAY 21 - (Natural Logarithms) p. 472 #1-11, 14-17, 19-28, 45, (also more challenging problems #55-62 are optional), begin Review for the Test on Chapter 8

DAY 22 - Review for Test on Chapter 8, p. 479 #1-17, 22-39, 44-51, 53-62, 67, 69-72
 
DAY 23 - TEST on Chapter 8, Misc. Exponential and Logarithm Applications

UNIT #9 (Chapter 9) – RATIONAL FUNCTIONS: 6 DAYS
DAY 24 - (Inverse Variation) Demonstration: Review of Direct Variation Using a Chemistry Formula PV = nRT, Review of Direct Variation and Exponential Functions Using a Bouncing Ball, Application To Model Inverse Variation:  Using   R • T = D and Running a Mile on the Track, p. 491 #1-15, 24-27, 29, 30

DAY 25 - (The Reciprocal Function Family: Graphing Reciprocal Functions) p. 498 #1-3, 14-21

DAY 26 - (Rational Functions and Their Graphs: Horizontal and Vertical Asymptotes) p. 505 #1-29, 35-37, 39, 40

DAY 27 - (Rational Expressions - Factoring and Canceling) p. 511 #1-21, 27-32

DAY 28 - Review 9-1 to 9-4 handout, p. 539 #4-16, 189, 20, 21, 26-31

DAY 29 - Additional Review as Needed, QUIZ on 9-1 to 9-4, Review for the EXAM, work on the Cumulative Review packet and review old tests

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REVIEW FOR EXAM/EXAM: 4 DAYS
DAY 43- Review for the EXAM, work on the Cumulative Review packet and review old tests

DAY 44 - Review for the EXAM, work on the Cumulative Review packet and review old tests

DAY 45 - EXAM on all material covered since the beginning of the term

DAY 46 - Go over the exam, ACT REVIEW, bring textbooks to return, calculator, something to write with


End of 2nd Semester
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