Course Description:

This is the last course in the New York State Regents curriculum

and the standards presented in this rigorous course will be

addressed. Students completing this sequence may qualify for

the Advanced Regents Diploma. The class will develop higher-

level algebraic skills and apply them to a variety of scientific,

economic, and everyday situations. Exponential, logarithmic,

trigonometric, and statistical functions are explored.

The quadratic formula, higher-level factoring techniques,

working with polynomials and rational expressions are a major

component of study. In addition, topics in coordinate geometry

will allow for the integration of analytical and geometric

representations. Topics in measurement and data analysis will

round out the curriculum. To meet the requirements of the

Regents program, students will receive training on the use of

the TI-84+ graphing calculator. Students will take the Algebra 2

Regents exam in June.

Topics Covered:

· Algebraic Essential Review

· Functions

· Linear Functions, System of Equations

· Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

· Sequence and Series

· Quadratic Functions

· Transformations of Functions

· Radical Functions

· Quadratic Formula

· Complex Numbers

· Polynomial Functions

· Rational Functions

· Trigonometry and the Unit Circle

· Trigonometric Functions with Real World Applications

· Probability · Statistics

Homework Policy:

Homework is assigned weekly. It is approximately 10 points per

week. Homework consists of worksheets, castle learning, and

delta math.

Grading Policy:

HW Assignment (5-10pts each)

Quizzes (30-50 pts each) 3-4 per quarter

Unit Tests (100 pts each) 2-3 per quarter

Quarterly Exam (100 pts)

(Replace lowest Test/Quiz with the Quarterly Exam)

Quarterly Grade (Points Earned/Total Points)

Final Average (22.5% per quarter, 5% Midterm, 5% Regents)

Course Description:

This course continues the Regents curriculum for our students.

Students taking this course will be prepared for the material in

Geometry as outlined by New York State. Students will receive

instruction pertaining to Euclidean proof as well as proofs

involving coordinate geometry. A rigorous study of postulates,

theorems and formal definitions will be fundamental to this

course. Constructions will be infused throughout the curriculum

to enhance understanding. Students will work to understand

one, two, and three-dimensional objects. Students will also

receive ongoing use of algebraic principles as it applies to

geometry. To meet the requirements of the Regents program,

students will receive training on the use of the TI-84+ graphing

calculator. Students will take the Geometry Regents exam in

June.

Topics Covered:

· Beginning Concepts (Terminology)

· Constructions

· Rigid Motion Transformations and Congruence

· Euclidean Triangle Geometry

· Coordinate Geometry

· Quadrilaterals

· Dilations and Similarity

· Right Triangle Trigonometry

· Circle Geometry

· Geometric Measurements and Modeling

Homework Policy:

Homework will be assigned nightly to reinforce what we have

done in class. You will have the opportunity to ask questions

about any misconceptions you have on the homework when you

come into class the next day. At the end of the week, I will

check status homework to make sure it is complete and accurate.

Grading Policy:

Grades will be calculated using a points system. Each

assignment will be worth a certain number of points in the

quarterly grade based on category. The following categories are

in place:

· Tests: Roughly 50-75 Points Each

· Quizzes: Roughly 20-35 Points Each

· Weekly Homework: 5 Points Each

Course Description/Topics Covered:

1) Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions 2) Integers & Absolute Value 3) Translating and Evaluating Algebraic Expressions 4) Ratios and Proportions 5) Solving Equations Algebraically

Grading Policy:

Tests (35%)

Quizzes (30%)

Homework (15%)

Classwork (20%)

Homework Policy:

Homework is given 2 to 3 times a week. It is graded on

completion, not accuracy.