2024-2025 School Year

Algebra 2 CP (Section C) GVL

Students must have approval from the High School Learning Differences Administrator, or Suzanne Brown, Executive Director, to enroll in this class.

This Readiness Test is highly encouraged, but not required for UHC enrollment purposes.

Course Description

All the mathematical concepts listed below will be investigated through functions, graphs, and word problems. The calculator will provide an enhancement of the material. Students will: gain an understanding of different algebraic models, including Linear, Absolute Value, Quadratic, Exponential, Logarithmic, Rational, Irrational, and Higher-Order Polynomials; study systems of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic relations such as circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas; and sequences and series.

This class has summer homework.

Algebra 2 Virtual Lab is recommended for students who would benefit from an extra live practice session.

To be successful in this class:

Students should expect to complete two to three hours of work outside of class for each hour in class. Tests and assignments will be given to take home, to evaluate progress. A midterm and final exam will be administered, in class, at the end of each semester.

Grades: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

Fees: $450 (smaller class size)

Prerequisites:

Algebra 1.

Summer Assignment is required.

This class does not prepare a student for Precalculus or Calculus. This class is NOT for students who may need one of those classes in a college major.

Course Credit: 1 math

Required Materials

Textbook:

  • Algebra II w/Trigonometry – Classics Edition, Prentice Hall, ISBN 013133798X (Available from Amazon)

Other materials: