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High School Algebra 2


​Teacher: Matt Juul
Email: mjuul@stanbridgeacademy.org

Grading
  • Tests: 40%
  • Classwork: 30%
  • Participation and behavior: 30%

Arabic: Al-jabbr  |  Translation: The reunion of broken parts

Course Overview: Algebra is a language used to represent mathematical relationships. The purpose of an Algebra 2 course is to build upon rules of this language and develop your skills in working in the language. In this course students will have to opportunity to: 
  • Develop their ability to use algebra to represent problem situations and to explain their reasoning. 
  • Develop facility with basic skills in solving equations and graphing and in working with algebraic expressions.

Algebra 2 Curriculum Resources
  • Core Text: California Algebra 2 by Larson, Bowell, Kanold, Stiff.
  • Additional Resources: Elementary Algebra by Marvin L. Bittinger and David J. Ellenbogen;  Algebra: Structure and Method by Richard G. Brown

Course Assignments Overview
  • Math is the study of proving true statements with numbers and variables.
  • You learn the truth through your own perceptions.
  • What is the relationship between truth and falsehood?
  • Behind every mathematical truth, there is mathematical justification.

Topics Covered
Our goal is to cover Chapters 1–8 in the book. All topics with asterisks* will be strongly emphasized.
  • Equations and inequalities
  • Linear equations*
  • Graphing linear equations
  • Solving systems of equations* (Do the two lines intersect? If so, where?)
  • 2x2 matrices and basic intro into mxn matrices
  • Polynomial arithmetic
  • Function composition*
  • Radical functions
  • Rational exponents
  • Exponential functions*
  • Logarithmic functions*
  • Rational functions*
  • Probability and factorials
Time permitting, we will also cover:
  • Pascal’s Triangle
  • Trigonometry
  • Trig functions
  • Trig identities, graphs, and equations

Materials Needed
Students are expected to bring the following items to class, daily:
  • Notebook
  • Pencil and eraser 
  • Ruler
  • Graphing calculator

Classwork (30% of grade)
Students should expect classwork daily (during distance-learning, two 90-minute periods). However, the quality of classwork is more important than the quantity of classwork:
  • Quality from the teacher:
    • Exercises will be a mixture of definitions, open-ended problems, and computational problems.
  • Quality from the student:
    • Please put your best effort and presentation into classwork.
    • Give me your best 50-minutes (take one two-minute break, if needed).
    • Use an eraser. Please do not scribble or cross-out mistakes.
    • Graphs done neatly with proper scaling, on graph paper.
    • Be thorough and show your work.

Tests (40% of grade)
  • The questions should be easier than the classwork.
  • You are allowed to bring handwritten notes on the test.
  • During distance-learning, you are expected to submit the test before the due date (11:59 p.m.).

Participation and Behavior (30% of grade)
  • Your presence has a huge impact on this classroom, whether you choose to make it negative or positive. 
  • In other words, respect (see below).
  • Cooperate, when working in groups. We are multiple group members working towards a unified goal.

Respect Policy
School is not only an environment of learning, but also an environment to inspire and to establish a community.  In order to have learning, each student must actively participate towards a positive environment. For each day in a quarter that a student disrespects the instructor or fellow students, the student will be lowered one percentage point in participation/behavior. For example, if a student has three days in a quarter in which s/he has disrespected the classroom, then the highest possible grade with perfect academic grades is a 97%.

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  • About Us
    • From the Head of School >
      • Covid Reopening Plan
    • What makes Stanbridge unique
    • Our Mission & Philosophy
    • Our Students >
      • Dawson's Story (HS)
      • Tyler's Story (MidSch)
      • Bence's Story (Elem)
    • Our Alumni >
      • Laura's Story (Class of 2008)
      • Lana's Story (Class of 2011)
      • William's Story (Class of 2012)
      • Sarah's Story (Class of 2013)
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Admin & Support Staff
    • Our Trustees
    • Our Donors
  • Academics
    • Elementary (K–5)
    • Middle School (6–8)
    • High School (9–12)
    • Post-HS Transitions
  • Programs
    • Experiential Learning
    • Postsecondary Transitions
    • P.E. & Athletics
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Speech & Language
    • Counseling
    • Technology
    • Afterschool & Summer School
    • Student Leadership & Community Service
  • Admissions
    • The Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • FAQ
    • Visit Stanbridge
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Calendar & Events
    • Common Ground
    • Useful Links
    • Media Room
    • Bulldog Blog
    • SPA Spot
    • Parent Portal
  • Support Us
    • Donate Online
    • Give by check or phone
    • Donate stock or give through a DAF
    • Donate goods or services
    • Bulldog Wear
    • Gala2020
    • Other ways to give