Algebra II Honors
Continuing with the Saxon methodology of spiral learning, Algebra 2 covers more advanced topics typically discussed in second-year algebra as well as some geometry. Math concepts will include the following: imaginary and complex roots of quadratic equations; solutions of simultaneous linear and non-linear equations and inequalities; conic sections; logarithms and antilogarithms; exponential equations; basic trigonometric functions; advanced factoring techniques; proofs of congruence; deductive reasoning; properties of parallel and perpendicular lines; properties of triangles; chords, arcs, and inscribed angles in circles; basic geometric constructions; Venn diagrams; vectors; polar and rectangular coordinate systems; set theory; advanced algebraic word problems; and mathematical aspects related to concepts in physics and chemistry. Students completing Saxon Algebra 2 will also complete one semester of informal geometry. This class is a high school honors-credited course. Expect to spend from 1 ½ – 3 hours daily on work outside of the class, depending on the student’s abilities. NOTE: The geometry requirement can also be satisfied by completing a three-course series of Saxon books including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Advanced Math Part A. All of the standard concepts normally found in an individual Geometry course are found within these three courses.
Parental Involvement: Parents should verify that their students are completing their math assignments daily and grading the work. Test taking:
1) MUST be completed at home.
2) MUST be proctored by a parent or caregiver.
3) MUST be signed by parent or caregiver to ensure that supervision occurred.
4) The use of calculators will be permitted.
5) NO access to the internet or any other technological device is allowed.
*Math Lab Tutoring will be available Thursdays from 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the RCJ Math Lab.
*All CEDAR policies apply. Cost: $20.00 per student per Thursday. One-on-one tutoring is also available with Mr. Jared Parker by request.
Prerequisites: Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. (Must have a “B” or better in Algebra 1)
Diagnostic Test must be taken, while being proctored by a parent, and submitted with the parent's signature before placement in the course will be confirmed for 1st time students.
Tests may be handed in at the front desk or emailed to Mrs. Parker at parkerbunch7@bellsouth.net.
Resources and Materials:
Saxon Algebra 2 Homeschool Kit with Solutions Manual
— Author: John Saxon
— ISBN-13: 978-1-60032-972-2
— This kit includes all the material you will need for class
Scientific calculator or graphing calculator
Additional Required Materials: 1 ½” binder, notebook paper, pencils, dry erase markers, ruler, compass, protractor, and graph paper
Categories: Honors; Math
Target Levels: Grade 9; Grade 10; Grade 11; Grade 12
High School Credits: 1
Robin Parker
Tuition and Class Schedule by Academic Term:
Tuition and Fees
Tuition Fee: $725.00
Paid Security Guard Fee for Safety of Students: $25.00
Topics and Objectives: Basic Course
Lesson A – Geometry review, Angles, Review of absolute value, properties and definitions
Lesson B – Perimeter, Area, Volume, Surface area, Sectors of circles
Lesson 1 – Polygons, Triangles, Transversals, Proportional segments
Lesson 2 – Negative exponents, Product and power theorems for exponents, Circle relationships
Lesson 3 – Evaluation of expressions, Adding like terms
Lesson 4 – Distributive property, Solution of equations, Change sides – change signs
Lesson 5 – Word problems, Fractional parts of a number
Lesson 6 – Equations with decimal numbers, Consecutive integer word problems
Lesson 7 – Percent, Equations from geometry
Lesson 8 – Polynomials, Graphing linear equations, Intercept-slope method
Lesson 9 – Percent word problems
Lesson 10 – Pythagorean theorem
Lesson 11 – Addition of fractions, Inscribed angles
Lesson 12 – Equation of a line
Lesson 13 – Substitution, Area of an isosceles triangle
Lesson 14 – Equation of a line through two points, Equation of a line with a given slope
Lesson 15 – Elimination
Lesson 16 – Multiplication of polynomials, Division of polynomials
Lesson 17 – Subscripted variables, Angle relationships
Lesson 18 – Ratio word problems, Similar triangles
Lesson 19 – Value word problems, AA means AAA
Lesson 20 – Simplification of radicals, Line parallel to a given line
Lesson 21 – Scientific notation, Two statements of equality
Lesson 22 – Uniform motion problems – equal distances, Similar triangles and proportions
Lesson 23 – Graphical solutions
Lesson 24 – Fractional equations, Overlapping triangles
Lesson 25 – Monomial factoring, Cancellation, Parallel lines
Lesson 26 – Trinomial factoring, Overlapping right triangles
Lesson 27 – Rational expressions
Lesson 28 – Complex fractions, Rationalizing the denominator
Lesson 29 – Uniform motion problems: D1 + D2=k
Lesson 30 – Deductive reasoning, Euclid, Vertical angles are equal, Corresponding interior and exterior angles, 180˚ in a triangle
Lesson 31 – Negative reciprocals, Perpendicular lines, Remote interior angles
Lesson 32 – Quotient theorem for square roots, Congruency, Congruent triangles
Lesson 33 – Major rules of algebra, Complex fractions
Lesson 34 – Uniform motion problems: D1 + k=D2
Lesson 35 – Angles in polygons, Inscribed quadrilaterals, Fractional exponents
Lesson 36 – Contrived problems, Multiplication of rational expressions, Division of rational expressions
Lesson 37 – Chemical compounds, parallelograms
Lesson 38 – Powers of sums, Solving by factoring, Only zero equals zero
Lesson 39 – Difference of two squares, Parallelogram proof, Rhombus
Lesson 40 – Abstract fractional equations
Lesson 41 – Units, Unit multipliers
Lesson 42 – Estimating with scientific notation
Lesson 43 – Sine, cosine, and tangent, Inverse functions
Lesson 44 – Solving right triangles
Lesson 45 – Difference-of-two squares theorem
Lesson 46 – More on radical expressions, Radicals to fractional exponents
Lesson 47 – Rate unit conversions, More on fractional exponents
Lesson 48 – Radical equations
Lesson 49 – Linear Intercepts, Transversals
Lesson 50 – Quadratic equations, Completing the square
Lesson 51 – Imaginary numbers, Product-of-square-roots theorem, Euler’s notation, Complex numbers
Lesson 52 – Chemical mixture problems
Lesson 53 – Metric unit conversions, English units to metric units, Weight combination by percent
Lesson 54 – Polar coordinates, Similar triangles
Lesson 55 – Advanced abstract equations, Word problems and quadratic equations
Lesson 56 – Angles in circles, Proofs
Lesson 57 – Ideal gas laws
Lesson 58 – Lead coefficients, More on completing the square
Lesson 59 – Experimental data, Simultaneous equations with fractions and decimals, Rectangular form to polar form
Lesson 60 – Direct and inverse variation
Lesson 61 – Chemical mixture problems, type B
Lesson 62 – Complex roots of quadratic equations
Lesson 63 – Addition of vectors
Lesson 64 – Complex fractions, Complex numbers
Lesson 65 – Advanced substitution
Lesson 66 – Signs of fractions, 30-60-90 triangles
Lesson 67 – Radical denominators
Lesson 68 – Scientific calculators, Scientific notation, Powers and roots
Lesson 69 – Gas law problems
Lesson 70 – Advanced abstract equations
Lesson 71 – Quadratic formula
Lesson 72 – Lines from experimental data, Negative angles
Lesson 73 – More on radical denominators
Lesson 74 – Uniform motion with both distances given
Lesson 75 – Factorable denominators and sign changes
Lesson 76 – Using both substitution and elimination, Negative vectors
Lesson 77 – Advanced radical equations, Multiple radicals
Lesson 78 – Force vectors at a point
Lesson 79 – Metric volume, 45-45-90 triangles
Lesson 80 – Direct and inverse variation as ratios
Lesson 81 – Complex numbers
Lesson 82 – Algebraic simplifications
Lesson 83 – Variable exponents
Lesson 84 – Solutions of equations
Lesson 85 – Systems of nonlinear equations
Lesson 86 – Greater than, Trichotomy and transitive axioms, Irrational roots
Lesson 87 – Slope formula
Lesson 88 – The distance formula, The relationship PV = nRT
Lesson 89 – Conjunctions, Disjunctions, Products of chords and secants
Lesson 90 – Systems of three equations
Lesson 91 – Linear inequalities, Greater than or equal to; less than or equal to, Systems of linear inequalities
Lesson 92 – Boat-in-the-river problems
Lesson 93 – The discriminant
Lesson 94 – Dependent and independent variables, Functions, Functional notation
Lesson 95 – More nonlinear systems
Lesson 96 – Joint and combined variation, More on irrational roots
Lesson 97 – Advanced substitution
Lesson 98 – Relationships of numbers
Lesson 99 – Absolute value inequalities, Negative numbers and absolute values
Lesson 100 – Graphs of parabolas
Lesson 101 – Percent markups
Lesson 102 – Sums of functions, Products of functions
Lesson 103 – Advanced polynomial division
Lesson 104 – Complex numbers, rational numbers, and decimal numerals
Lesson 105 – Advanced factoring
Lesson 106 – More on systems of three equations
Lesson 107 – Numbers, numerals, and value, Number word problems
Lesson 108 – Sum and difference of two cubes
Lesson 109 – More on fractional exponents
Lesson 110 – Quadratic inequalities (greater than)
Lesson 111 – Three statements of equality
Lesson 112 – Quadratic inequalities (less than)
Lesson 113 – Logarithms, Antilogarithms
Lesson 114 – Nonlinear inequalities
Lesson 115 – Exponential equations, Exponential functions, Compound interest
Lesson 116 – Fundamental counting principle and permutations, Probability, Independent events
Lesson 117 – Letter symbols for sets, Set-builder notation
Lesson 118 – Logarithmic equations
Lesson 119 – Absolute value inequalities
Lesson 120 – Age word problems
Lesson 121 – Rational inequalities
Lesson 122 – Laws of logarithms, Intersection of sets, Union of sets, Venn diagrams
Lesson 123 – Locus, Basic construction
Lesson 124 – Conditions of congruence, Proofs of congruence, Isosceles triangles
Lesson 125 – Distance defined, Equidistance, Circle proofs
Lesson 126 – Rectangles, Squares, Isosceles trapezoids, Chords and arcs
Lesson 127 – Lines and planes in space
Lesson 128 – Circumscribed and inscribed, Inscribed triangles, Inscribed circles, Proof of the Pythagorean theorem, Inscribed angles
Lesson 129 – Stem and leaf plots, Measures of central tendency, The normal curve, Standard deviation