Algebra 2 is an advanced math course for the student seeking a strong background in this area. Beginning with a review of some of the concepts and principles introduced in Algebra 1, Algebra 2 deals with topics such as linear and quadratic relations, irrational and complex numbers, polynomial functions, logarithms, trigonometric functions and identities, statistic and matrices.
Among the activities students do in completing this subject are graphing relations, using systems of linear equations to solve problems, solving polynomial equations and inequalities, solving equations containing radicals, graphing parabolas and quadratic functions, using exponential and logarithmic functions to solve problems, finding specific terms of arithmetic and geometric sequences, writing equations for conics, determining the values of trigonometric functions, using periodicity and symmetry to graph functions, finding the probability that events will occur, and solving problems using matrices.
Students will need to supply and use a scientific calculator for some problems in this course, but although a calculator may be used, students must show their work and demonstrate to their instructors how they have solved problems.
There are 12 examinations in Algebra 2.
Brown et al., Algebra and Trigonometry, Structure and Method, Book 2, McDougal Littell.
