Algebra 2
Algebra 2 Overview
Algebra 2 further expands a student’s understanding of functions and function types developed in Algebra 1. In particular, cubic, exponential, inverse, logarithmic, piecewise, and radical functions are studied. Students explore techniques for representing and solving systems of equations, including graphically, algebraically, and through the use of matrices. In addition, Algebra 2 includes a more in-depth focus on using statistics to understand data and make decisions.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
Linear Relationships Graphing Polynomials Factoring Polynomials Factor Theorem Rational Exponents and Radicals Solving Radical Equations Exponential Functions and Equations |
Logarithms and Inverse Functions Matrices Types of Statistical Studies Normal Distributions |
Alg 2 Curriculum Guide
Please join the Schoology group to access the curriculum guide. Email [email protected] to join. Asynchronous Resources RCS Video Series: Playposit Youtube PDF/GWB RCS Desmos Activities |
Alg 2 Standards
Alg 2 TN State Standards RCS Alg 2 Essential Standards Standard Deconstruction Instructional Focus Documents Form for Deconstructing Essential Standards |
Calculators
TNReady Calculator Policy How to Update Calculators How to Lock TI Calculators Desmos Calculator (Graphing and Matrix Calculator) Desmos Test Mode |
Online Resources
Savvas Resources (Through Clever) Alternate Textbook (Math Vision Project) Delta Math (Online Practice Problems) (Video for teachers) Edulastic (Carnegie Online Assessments) Edulastic Getting Started Guide Illustrative Mathematics Tasks by Standard Inside Mathematics Formative Assessment Tasks Inside Math Problems of the Month Open Middle EduToolbox Tasks Mathematics Assessment Project Youcubed.org Khan Academy IM III Course Estimation 180 Which one doesn't belong ACT Bellwork Problems Mental Math Resources (Alg1) Mental Math Resources (Alg2) Math Project Ideas Geogebra (Digital) |
Desmos Activities
Getting Started with Desmos Beginner Instructions (for teachers) Intermediate Instructions (for teachers) Copy and paste emojis here into your activity Intro to Desmos (for students) Desmos Activities (Digital) Desmos Geometry Lessons Learn Computation Layer Testing Example (Lock after submit) Testing Example (Cover sheet after submit) Neat Examples of CL |
Teaching Practices
Research shows that these Eight Effective Teaching Practices can help students understand these concepts at a deep level. These practices are supported by the following documents. Plan: Planning Component Tool (Beginning of Lesson Plan) Plan for multiple representations Plan for Productive Struggle Plan to build Procedural Fluency from Conceptual Understanding (Understand the why first) Instruct: Structure of a Lesson Nix the Tricks! Assessing and Advancing Questions Tips for Teacher Questioning Accountable Talk Moves 5 Practices Observation Form (Selecting & Sequencing Student work) 50 Ways to Close a Lesson Observation Tools: Standards for Mathematical Practice Support Administrator "Look Fors" Team Rubric Assess Student Thinking: Where are students along the progression of learning? Reflect upon strengths, weaknesses, and ways to improve the lesson. Determine Next Steps. |