Algebra II Regular
Curriculum and Pacing Guide
Text: Prentice Hall Algebra 2
Revised June 2007
Algebra 2Chapter 1: Tools of Algebra
Block
Days / Section / Topic / Benchmarks / Extensions / Vocabulary / DW Item #s
2 / 1-1 / Introduce to Class & Practice: Properties of Real Numbers / A.1.4.2
A.1.4.4
A.2.4.2 / Real Number Properties
Real Numbers / Additive inverse, multiplicative inverse, reciprocal
1 / 1-2 / Algebraic Expressions / A.1.4.3
A.3.4.1
A.3.4.2 / Algebraic Expressions Review / Coefficient
1 / 1-3 / Solving Equations / A.3.4.1
A.1.4.3 / Solving Equations
Solving Equations with Solve It
Solving Equations Quiz
1 / 1-4 / Solving Inequalities / A.1.4.2
A.3.4.1
D.1.4.1 / Linear Inequalities: Using Algebra
1 / 1-5 / Absolute Value Equations & Inequalities (equations only) / A.1.4.4
D.1.4.1
A.1.4.2 / Solving Absolute Values
Introducing the Absolute Value Function / Extraneous solutions
1 / 1-6 / Probability / A.1.4.3
D.1.4.1
E.2.4.2 / You're Probably Right, It's Wrong - TI-83 / Experimental probability
1 / Review
1 / Test
9 / Total Days
Algebra 2
Chapter 2: Functions, Equations and Graphs
Block
Days / Section / Topic / Benchmarks / FCAT
Type / Extensions / Vocabulary / DW Item #s
1 / 2-1 / Relations and Functions / A.1.4.3
E.1.4.1
D.1.4.1 / MC, GR / Domain and Range / Functions, relation, domain, range, function notation
2 / 2-2 / Linear Equations / D.1.4.1
D.1.4.2
C.2.4.1 / MC, GR
MC, GR, SR
“ “ “ / Writing Linear Equations Using Activity Center and Houses! / Independent variable
0 / 2-3 / Direct Variation / B.1.4.3
C.3.4.1
D.1.4.2 / An Exploration of Direct Variation and Linear Regression / Pair with 9-1
0 / 2-4 / Using Linear Models / Step by Step
Distance vs. Time to School
Math TODAY for TI-Navigator System - Cropland Value Grows
Linear Equations Review
2 / 2-5 / Absolute Value Functions and Graphs / D.1.4.1
D.1.4.2 / MC, GR
MC, GR, SR / Graphing Functions: Absolute Value
TI: Hit Them All - Absolute Value Pool
Absolute Value and Piecewise Functions
2-6 / Vertical and Horizontal Translations / C.2.4.1
D.1.4.1
D.1.4.2 / MC, GR, ER
MC, GR
MC, GR, SR / How Many Drivers? Investigate the Slope-Intercept Form of a Line
Exploring Families of Functions / Translation, parent function
2-7 / Two-Variable Inequalities / A.2.4.1
D.1.4.1 / MC, GR / Linear Inequalities
Inequality Graphing App
Linear Programming-Cookie Dough Kits / Not absolute value inequalities
1 / Review / Guess My Coefficients App
1 / Test / Note: All tests should include problems from previous chapters
7 / Total Days
Algebra 2
Chapter 3: Linear Systems
Block Days / Section / Topic / Benchmarks / Extensions / Vocabulary / DW item #s
1 / 3-1 / Graphing Systems of Equations / D.1.4.2
D.2.4.2
E.1.4.1 / Solving Linear Systems by Graphing, Substitution, or Elimination
Systems Solutions / Linear system, consistent system, inconsistent system, independent system, dependent system
2 / 3-2 / Solving Systems Algebraically / A.3.4.2
D.2.4.2 / Solving Linear Systems by Graphing, Substitution, or Elimination
Linear Inequalities: Using Algebra / 1 day adding equations
1 day substituting
1 / 3-3 / Systems of Inequalites / A.2.4.1
D.2.4.2 / Winning Inequalities (Part 1)
Winning Inequalities (Part 2) / Constraints
Quick Quiz on 3.1/3.2
0 / 3-4
3-5
3-6 / Linear Programming
Graphs in Three Dimensions
Systems with Three Variables / Maximizing Your Efforts
Linear Programming-Cookie Dough Kits
1 / Review / Systems of Linear Equations
1 / Test / Note: All tests should include problems from previous chapters
6 / Total Days
Algebra 2
Chapter 5: Quadratic Equations and Functions
Block Days / Section / Topic / Benchmarks / Extensions / Vocabulary / DW item #s
0 / 5-1 / Modeling Data with Quadratic Functions / D.1.4.1
A.4.4.1
E.1.4.1 / Quadratic Regression with Transformation Graphing / Axis of symmetry, quadratic function
1 / 5-2 / Properties of Parabolas / C.2.4.1
D.1.4.2 / Exploring Quadratic Data
0 / 5-3 / Translating Parabolas / Graphing Families of Quadratic Functions
Defining the Parabola / Add to C-10
2 / 5-4 / Factoring Quadratic Expressions / A.3.4.3 / Video Tutorial - Using the Graph Screen to Factor Quadratics
Multiplying/Factoring Polynomials
More difficult factoring / Include ex. 3 in section 6-4
1 / 5-5 / Quadratic Equations / A.3.4.2
A.3.4.3
C.3.4.1 / Factoring
Connecting Factors and Zeros
Quadratic Equations / Zero of a function
1 / Review / Quiz 5.1-2 & 5.4 -5
1 / 5-6 / Complex Numbers / A.1.4.1
A.2.4.3
A.3.4.1 / Algebra Helper
Key Curriculum Press Advanced Algebra: Project The Madelbrot Set / Complex number, imaginary number
1 / 5-7 / Completing the Square / A.2.4.3
A.3.4.3 / Discriminant
1 / 5-8 / The Quadratic Formula / A.2.4.3
A.3.4.3
C.3.4.1 / Quadratic Inequalities
What Goes Up Must Come Down
1 / Review
1 / Test / *Test 1st half of chapter, then separate test for back half.
10 / Total Days
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