Algebra

Instructor: Ms. Albright

E-Mail: k_albright@mhs-hs.org
Classroom: G9

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Mission Statement
We are a Christ-centered college preparatory school that celebrates
the whole student by equipping hearts and minds to reflect Gods
glory through academic excellence, artistic expression, competitive
athletics, and service to the community.

Materials:
Algebra 2, Pearson
Notability
Calculator

Christian Worldview

Tutoring:

My desire to teach comes from a passion to share Christ and also find ways
in which to make mathematics come alive for students. God has a unique
path for students to walk and I love that I have the opportunity to come
alongside them for a short time and journey with them as they discover
their identity in Christ and seek out meaningful and intentional
opportunities to live out their faith in the world.

Every Monday-Friday after

school until 3:30pm.

Lunch time Tutoring
availability will be posted
weekly.

Description
And one of [the
Pharisees], a lawyer,
asked him a question to
test him. Teacher, which
commandment in the law
is the greatest? He said
to him, You shall love
the Lord your God with
all your heart, and with
all your soul, and with all
your mind Matthew
22:35-37

In Algebra 2 the students will learn important mathematical

principles and how these principles are connected to one another
and to previous mathematical knowledge. Students will learn to
solve problems and learn the reasoning that lies behind the
solutions. Topics include Algebraic expressions, functions, linear
systems, quadratic functions, polynomials, radical functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, conic
sections, probability and statistics, matrices and trigonometry.

Goals

The primary goal of Algebra 2 is to provide students with a firm

algebraic background for further mathematical study. Students will
begin to learn how to analyze and reason through different solutions and
explanations while practicing the key concepts present in both the
Common Core and California State Standards.

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Classroom Expectations
1) Honor God with all your actions
2) Respect your school, peers, and myself:
a. Be prepared for every class (this
includes but is not limited to having a
pencil, paper, textbook, notebook, and
having your homework completed)
b. Do not leave trash
c. Be in your seat with the appropriate
materials out when the tardy bell rings to
begin class and when it rings to end class
d. Do not work on any assignments from
other classes
e. No unauthorized electronic devices
f. No food or drinks (other than water with
a lid)
3) Technology Policy:
a. Cell phones are not allowed at any time.
IPADs may be used for note taking and
teacher sanctioned activities. Any other
use including but not limited to the use
of social media is prohibited at all times.

Grades
1. Quizzes, Tests, &Exams:
Students will take between 1 and 2 quizzes for each unit to check for understanding
of the concepts and to identify areas of improvement. Pop quizzes may be given
sporadically throughout the semester.
Students will take a test at the end of each unit and one cumulative exam at the end
of the semester. Tests & exams may include multiple choice, matching, true/false,
and free response questions. Tests may also include some questions from previous
units.
2. Homework:
Throughout the course, you may expect daily homework assignments. These
homework assignments are of paramount importance to help aid in your
understanding and mastery of the content. On occasion additional readings and/or
review problems will be assigned.
3. Projects:
Each semester will have one larger project that will be completed outside of class.
Details for these projects will be given in the first month of each semester with
rubrics and expectations provided.

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4. Classwork:
Points are earned with the completion of daily warm-up problems and in class
assignments. Points are also earned for active, positive participation, including but
not limited to coming prepared, asking questions and appropriate classroom
behavior. Points will be deducted for inappropriate behavior, tardiness, a lack of
participation, and a lack of preparedness (this includes not possessing the necessary
materials).
93-100% A
73-76%
C

5. Grading Break Down and Scale:

90-92%

A-

70-72%

C-

Homework
Tests & Quizzes
Projects
Classwork

87-89%

B+

67-69%

D+

83-86%

63-66%

80-82%

B-

60-62%

D-

77-79%

C+

0-59%

15%
70%
10%
5%

Attendance
My attendance policy is consistent with that in the Student Handbook. Pay specific
attention to the following: Students are expected to take quizzes/tests that they missed for
an excused absence on the day they return to my class. I will allow students to turn in
work with an altered due date only if the student contacts me (preferably via email) prior
to returning to school. Failure to do so may result in late credit on any grades missed
during said day(s). If an absence occurs, it is the students responsibility to find out
what they missed.

Late Work
1. Assignments submitted late will have the following penalties:
a.

Late= 50% off, after the end of the unit test: no credit. Regarding excused absences
on due dates: students must submit work upon their return to class for full credit.

Miscellaneous
For any policies not addressed here explicitly, my expectations fall in line with those
of the student handbook. My expectation is that you all maintain a high level of
achievement in this course. Failure to do so will result in a meeting with me to
discuss your continuation in this course. I believe that by working together, we
should all make it through the year successfully. Schedule and grades will be
regularly updated online. Information online does not supersede information given
in class.
This syllabus serves as a rough template for the semester and may be altered when
deemed appropriate. Please check for updates in the weekly curriculum plan posted
both on digitopolis.weebly.com and on FAWEB.

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Class Outline:
Chapter 1: Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities

Patterns
Expressions
Properties
Equations
Inequalities
Absolute Value

Chapter 2: Functions, Equations, and Graphs

Relations
Functions
Direct Variation
Slope Intercept Form
Families of Functions
Absolute Value Graph
Two Variable Inequalities

Chapter 3: Linear Systems

Tables and Graphs

Substitution
Elimination
Systems of Inequalities
Three Variables
Matrices

Chapter 4: Quadratics

Functions and Transformations

Standard form
Factoring
Equations
Completing the Square
Quadratic Formula
Complex Numbers
Systems

Chapter 5: Polynomials

Functions
Linear Factors and Zeros
Solving Equations
Dividing
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Binomial
Transformations

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Chapter 6: Radicals and Rational Exponents

Roots
Multiplying and Dividing
Binomials
Solving
Inverses
Graphing

Chapter 7: Exponentials and Logs

Properties
Inverses
Equations
Natural Logs

Chapter 8: Rational Functions

Inverse Variation
Reciprocal Families
Graphs
Expressions
Adding and Subtracting
Solving

Chapter 9: Sequences and Series

Patterns
Arithmetic
Geometric

Chapter 10: Conic Sections

Parabolas
Circles
Ellipses
Hyperbolas
Translations

Chapter 11: Probability and Statistics

Permutations and Combinations

Probability
Multiple Events
Conditional Probability
Standard Deviation
Samples and Surveys
Binomial
Normal

Chapter 12: Matrices

Adding and Subtracting

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Multiplication
Determinants and Inverses

Chapter 13: Trigonometry

Angels and Unit Circle

Radian Measure
Sine Function
Cosine Function
Tangent Function
Translations
Reciprocals

Chapter 14: Trig Identities

Identities
Solving using inverses
Right Triangles and Ratios
Area and Law of Sines
Law of Cosines
Double and Half Angle Identities

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