The course will include all strands in the curriculum with the intention that the students will perceive the importance of deductive reasoning and appreciate the need for precision of its language. This is a required course designed for Juniors and Seniors that have not passed the Ninth Grade Proficiency Test. The student will be required to purchase or rent a TI-83 Graphics Calculator. Algebra II extends many of the ideas of Algebra I and Geometry and introduces many new topics. The course is a fundamental step to higher mathematics but it is also a course which can have many practical applications.
Triangular trigonometry is introduced here.
The student will be required to purchase a compass, a protractor, and scientific calculator or graphics calculator. Algebra II, Geometry, TI-83 required. A review and extension of algebra and trigonometric concepts, study of functions and relations, sequences and series, e.xponential and log functions, irrational numbers, polar equations and analytical geometry. Emphasis is on an intuitive approach to the areas of differential and integral calculus Students will be encouraged to do additional assignments after the completion of the course to prepare for the College Board Advanced Placement examination. Algebra II, Geometry or teacher recommendation.