<p> 2012-2013: 132 ALGEBRA 2/TRIGONOMETRY</p><p>Required Full credit Grade 11</p><p>Teacher: Mr. Clough </p><p>132 Algebra 2 / Trigonometry</p><p>Course Description: </p><p>This course covers linear and quadratic functions, inequalities, and polynomials. Topics introduced include analytic geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, and triangle trigonometry. Special emphasis is on the use of technology. A TI -83+ or TI-84 plus graphing calculator is required.</p><p>Texts: Prentice Hall. Algebra 2 text & Student Workbook</p><p>Course Objectives: Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:  Use various problem-solving techniques to evaluate equations, evaluation inequalities, graph functions, graph equations and graph inequalities  Identify and define properties of linear equations, irrational and complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions  Understand the use of technology as a problem solving tool  Apply their knowledge of Algebra 2 and Trigonometry to the world around them</p><p>Methodology:  Introductory explanations and guided practice  Group Work  Demonstrations  Technology Use  Problem Solving  Homework review and discussion</p><p>Requirements:  Three ring notebook  Graphing Calculator (TI -83+ or TI-84)  Class Participation  Homework  Quizzes and Tests  Final Exam</p><p>See reverse side à Course Outline:</p><p>132 Algebra 2 / Trigonometry</p><p>First Quarter Properties of real numbers Algebraic expressions Solving equations Solving inequalities Absolute value equations and inequalities Relations and Functions Linear Equations</p><p>Second Quarter Graphing systems of equations (2 and 3 variable) Solving systems algebraically Solving system of inequalities Linear programming Modeling data with quadratic functions Parabolas Factoring quadratic expressions Complex numbers</p><p>Third Quarter Completing the square Quadratic formula Polynomial functions Dividing polynomials Solving Polynomial Equations</p><p>Fourth Quarter Arithmetic and geometric series Trigonometry Roots and radical expressions Rational functions</p><p>Topics to be cover if time permits Matrices Conics Parabolas, circles, ellipses, hyperbolas Graphing calculator exploration: conic sections</p>