I. Review of Algebra 1

							                                        Algebra 2
                                        2009-2010

                                            Syllabus
Textbook: Algebra 2: An integrated approach. by R.E. Larson, T.D. Kanold, and L. Stiff

Topics

I. Review of Algebra 1
graphing, solving, writing linear equations and inequalities; absolute value; line of best fit

Chapters 1&2

II. Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities
solving systems; linear programming

Chapter 3

III. Matrices and Determinants
matrix operations; determinants; augmented matrices; Cramer's Rule

Chapter 4

IV. Quadratic Equations
solving quad equations; completing the square; quadratic formula; complex numbers

Chapter 5

V. Intro to Functions
inverse functions; transformations; recursive functions

Chapter 6

VI. Powers, Roots, and Radicals
compound interest; nth roots and rational exponents; exponential growth

Chapter 7
VII. Exponential and Log Functions
properties of exponential and log functions; natural log; logarithmic growth

Chapter 8

VIII. Polynomial Functions
graphs; factoring; rational zeros

Chapter 9

IX. Rational Functions
variation; multiplication and division of rational functions

Chapter 10

X. Conic Sections
parabolas; ellipses; hyperbolas

Chapter 11

XI. Sequences and Series
arithmetic sequences and series, geometric sequences and series, binomial theorem

Chapter 12

XII. (if time) Intro to Trigonometry
Chapter 13 & 14