Middle School Math

 

Algebra 2 Units
Chapter 1 - Solving Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 2 - Linear Relations and Functions
Chapter 3 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 4 - Matrices
Chapter 5 - Polynomial and Radical Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 6 - Quadratic Functions and Inequalties
Chapter 7 - Polynomial Functions
Chapter 8 - Conic Sections
Chapter 9 - Rational Expressions and Equations
Chapter 10 - Exponential and Logarithmic Relations
Chapter 11 - Sequences and Series
Algebra 2 Topics
Summary - Grade 8 Gifted and Talented Mathematics is a rigorous program designed for students who are fluent with the concepts, skills, and language of linear functions. Algebra II features polynomial and rational functions, the integration of technology, and the application of advanced processes to verbal and algebraic models of applications from a variety of disciplines. Students who successfully demonstrate mastery of course objectives will be recommended for Gifted and Talented 9 Geometry.

Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities

  • graphic and algebraic solutions of linear systems
  • linear programming

Matrices

  • matrix operations
  • determinants
  • Cramer's Rule
  • solving systems using matrix inverses

Polynomials

  • operations with polynomials
  • operations with radical expressions
  • complex numbers

Quadratic Functions and Inequalities

  • solving quadratics by graphing
  • solving quadratics by finding square and cubic roots
  • solving quadratics by completing the square
  • solving quadratics by the Quadratic Formula

Polynomial Functions

  • graphing polynomial functions
  • roots of polynomial functions
  • inverse functions

Conic Sections

  • midpoint and distance formulas
  • parabolas
  • circles
  • ellipses
  • hyberbolas
  • equations of conic sections
  • solving quadratic systems

Rational Expressions and Equations

  • operations with rational expressions
  • graphing rational functions
  • solving rational equations and inequalities
  • inverse and joint variation

Exponential and Logarithmic Relations

  • graphing exponential and logarithmic functions
  • solving exponential and logarithmic equations with applications to growth and decay

Sequences and Series

  • arithmetic sequences and series
  • geometric sequences and series
  • iterative sequences
  • Pascal's triangle
  • Binomial Theorem

Skills

  • Manipulate matrices to solve systems of linear equations
  • Investigate linear programming applications from business and industry
  • Discriminate between relations and functions
  • Factor sums and differences of cubes
  • Use technology to graph and interpret systems of equations and inequalities
  • Identify the domain, range, maximum and minimum values, and zeroes of quadratic functions
  • Translate and reflect graphs
  • Identify inverse, compound, and step functions
  • Manipulate expressions in radical, exponential, and logarithmic notation
  • Graph absolute value, exponential, logarithmic, polynomial, and rational functions
  • Use synthetic division to determine solutions of higher order equations
  • Perform operations with complex numbers
  • Formulate and graph equation of conic sections
  • Determine sums of infinite series
Homework Help
Extra Examples for each lesson
Self Checking Quizzes for each lesson
Vocabulary Review for each chapter
Chapter Tests for each chapter
 
MSA (Maryland State Assessment)

Last update: June 2, 2008