Algebra 2 Online

Course Date & Time

Thursday, 7:00–8:30

Room

Online

Grades

Teacher

David Qian

Prerequisites

Algebra 1 course.

To start the Algebra 2 course, a student should be comfortable with:

Graphing, writing, and solving equations with linear and quadratic functions
Simplifying, expanding, and factoring simple algebraic expressions
Working with proportions
Basics of logarithms and exponents (including negative exponents)
Solving basic percentage, rate, and ratio problems (with or without equations)
Basics of statistics (mean, median, mode, range)

Course Description

The Algebra 2 course is intense and rich in information. After a short review of the main ideas discussed in the Algebra 1 course, we will introduce and explore more functions, go deeper into the content, and master the skills needed to continue with higher levels of math.

Beginning with Polynomials, proofs of some of their properties, we will move to:

Rational and irrational expressions, functions, equations, and inequalities
Exponential and logarithmic functions
Proofs of the properties of logarithms
Exponential growth and decay problems

We will also cover:

Systems of linear and non-linear equations and inequalities
Word problems leading to systems of equations and inequalities
Elements of linear programming

In addition, the course includes:

Conic sections and derivation of their equations
Introduction to trigonometry of an acute angle
Expansion of Sin, Cos, Tan definitions for other angles
Sequences and series

Reference Books

We will use the Intermediate Algebra and Higher Algebra by Hall and Knight books of the Art of Problem Solving team as reference books.