Honors Algebra II

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PREREQUISITE: Geometry or Honors Geometry
DESCRIPTION:

Honors Algebra II is a strong application based course. Students are expected to have retained a high percentage of the material from previous math courses and to be prepared to use that knowledge. Students will also be expected to read the textbook in order to be prepared for the daily lesson.

Topics covered include:
• Variation
• Matrices
• Quadratic relations
• Various Families of Functions
• Logarithms
• Conic Sections
• Basic Statistics and Counting Theories
• Basic concepts in 3-space

HOMEWORK: There will be an assignment almost every night which will require reading as well as work problems. Most students will need to work approximately 45 minutes outside of class. Students should re-read class notes on a nightly basis as a way to study.
TESTS: Tests generally cover an entire chapter and will occur approximately every two to three weeks.
SPECIAL SUPPLIES: A scientific calculator is required; however, a graphing calculator comparable to the TI83+ is strongly suggested.
NOTES: Differences between Regular and Honors Algebra II - The honors class requires a faster pace, as more material is covered at greater depth than in the regular class. The Honors class completes a project for almost every unit whereas the Regular classes do not do projects.