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Narayanswamy - Algebra 2

Course Description

 

Class Title:

Algebra 2

Code:

HMA150

Text:

Teaching Textbooks Algebra 2

Rating:

5

Prerequisite:

Completion of Algebra 1 with a grade of C or better or placement test

Grade:

9-12

Fees:

None

Max:

15

Can be repeated? No

Description: Students will complete all of Algebra 2 through home assignments four days per week and one class period per week. Students will study concepts related to powers, radicals, irrational and complex numbers. Students will learn to solve rational, radical, and absolute value equations as well as higher degree equations with multiple variables. Systems of equations, functions and function transformations, statistics and probability will also be covered. Trigonometry is not included in this course. Students will receive a textbook, answer key and set of computer CDs with step-by-step solutions. The Teaching Textbooks program uses a review method to ensure retention. Parents will be expected to work with their student daily at home on classroom assignments.

Posts

Week 15 of Classes: Friday, Dec 13

Hello APEX families,
 
High schoolers, today was the last day of math classes this semester!  Wow - the time has flown by so fast, it's hard to believe that it has been about 5 months back when we started! Thank you for being such hard workers and not giving up even when some concepts seemed confusing. That is really the key to success in life!
 
If I don't see you around over the next few days, have a wonderful break! There is only a little homework in math. So do the work soon and then take a few weeks off from math but don't completely forget everything we have learned :-) I will see you in the new year!
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: Students took their finals.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Algebra 2: Students took their finals.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Pre-algebra: We continued our unit on integers. Students shared a few real-world examples of when negative numbers are used. We learned rules to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
 
Homework and Final Exam: Assigned (see the homework post. Parents, please read the notes for you regarding the finals. Thanks!)
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students did a great job selling items at the school store during lunch. In class, we did the accounting for the same. Then, we reviewed simple interest and discussed compound interest and how the latter returns more over time than simple interest
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 15 of Classes: Thursday, Dec 12

Hello APEX families,
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: We continued our discussion of quadrilaterals. We learned about trapezoids and a little bit about parallelograms. 
 
See you tomorrow for the finals!
 
Homework: To be posted on Friday
 
 
Algebra 2: We continued our discussion about linear equations. Students learned to distinguish between two forms, namely point slope form and slope intercept form. They also learned about direct and inverse variations.
 
See you tomorrow for the finals!
 
Homework: To be posted on Friday
 
 
Pre-algebra: We continued our unit on integers. Students shared a few real-world examples of when negative numbers are used. We learned rules to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
 
Homework and Final Exam: Assigned (see the homework post. Parents, please read the notes for you regarding the finals. Thanks!)
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students did a great job selling items at the school store during lunch. In class, we did the accounting for the same. Then, we reviewed simple interest and compound interest and retried some of practice problems from the homework assigned last week so that all students are clear about both types of interests.
 
Homework: None
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Solution to Puzzle Of The Week #12

Hello Apex Students,
 
The solution to the 12th puzzle is attached. Unfortunately no one got the solution right. We will try a few other statistical puzzles next year to get a chance to explore this area of math more.
 
Students who submitted a solution, good job trying! Please stop by for a treat :-)
 
Have a great weekend!
 
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 14 of Classes: Friday, Dec 6

Hello APEX families,
 
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and got some time to relax and rejuvenate!
 
We are now in the last leg of this semester and very busy completing content in several subject areas.
 
Please note that next week our school store will be open during lunch break. So, please remember to bring some money if you would like to shop with us.
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: We proved the Unequal Sides, Unequal Angles Theorem and it's converse. We started a new chapter on quadrilaterals.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Algebra 2: We continued our unit on first degree equations with 2 variables. We went over several concepts students are familiar with from algebra 1, namely, graphing on the rectangular coordinate plane, x and y-intercepts, rate of change of variable (aka slope), linear equations and its slope-intercept form.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Pre-algebra: Student took the 12s multiplication facts quiz. We learned how to solve algebraic equations with multiplication and division using algebraic symbols we had learned last week for these operations. We also learned to set algebraic equations to solve word problems involving percents, distance, speed and time. Students should read lessons 56 and 57 (introduction to integers and how they are represented on number lines). They will be reviewed in class next week.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students learned about the concept of interest when saving money in a bank. We talked about simple interest and how to compute it using a formula. We also discussed a variety of topics related to saving/investing including getting a higher interest rate, the concept of higher the return, higher the risk, saving early and more and a bit about compound interest. The latter will be discussed in more depth next week.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Puzzle Of The Week: We are taking a break from solving puzzles as all secondary math classes are getting busy preparing for final exams next week. Look forward to solving more puzzles in the new year!
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 14 of Classes: Thursday, Dec 5

Hello APEX families,
 
Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and got some time to relax and rejuvenate!
 
We are now in the last leg of this semester and very busy completing content in several subject areas.
 
Please note that next week our school store will be open during lunch break. So, please remember to bring some money if you would like to shop with us.
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: Students learned of four different logic statement: An original conditional statement, its converse, inverse and its contrapositive statement. We also started talking about an important theorem regarding unequal sides and unequal angles in triangles. More about it tomorrow!!
 
Homework: To be posted on Friday
 
 
Algebra 2: We reviewed synthetic division. We started a new chapter on first degree two-variable equations. Students learned about representing relations between two quantities using a table or an equation. We learned to solve one variable in terms of another.
 
NOTE: The following problems may be skipped in the extra practice problems assigned before the break (worksheet labeled AA2 Chapter 1 review) - 3) e, g, h, i, j, k; 4 b); 5 a), b); 
 
Homework: To be posted on Friday
 
 
Pre-algebra: Student took the 12s multiplication facts quiz. We reviewed how to algebraic equations with multiplication and division using algebraic symbols we had learned last week for these operations. We also learned to set algebraic equations to solve word problems involving percents, distance, speed and time. We started a new unit on integers and reviewed negative numbers and how to represent them on a number line.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students reviewed the concept of interest when saving money in a bank. We specifically reviewed simple interest and how to compute it using a formula. Students watched 4 short videos about important concepts in saving money, namely, start saving early, invest more, get a higher interest rate, get compound interest rather than simple interest and that higher the return from interest, higher the risk. We briefly talked about investing in stocks and how the concept of higher returns, higher the risks, plays out in the stock market. Students learned the formula for computing compound interest and how it is a better option than simple interest.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
Puzzle Of The Week: We are taking a break from solving puzzles as all secondary math classes are getting busy preparing for final exams next week. Look forward to solving more puzzles in the new year!
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 13 of Classes: Friday, Nov 22

Hello All,
 
Please note that there are no classes next week. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
 
Parents, please check Infinite Campus. All pending work and test corrections should be submitted the week students return (Dec 2-6). No late work will be accepted past that.
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: We continued our unit on inequalities and learned two new interesting facts - a postulate related to Triangle inequality and a theorem related to exterior angle inequality.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Algebra 2: We continued our discussion of  higher degree equations. We reviewed polynomial division and learned a short cut named the synthetic division. We also discovered that we can get complex as well as real solutions when we solve higher degree polynomials and that complex solutions always come in pairs.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Pre-algebra: Students took the 11s multiplication facts quiz. We reviewed the difference between algebra and arithmetic and learned how real world problems can be translated to algebraic equations. Students learned to use the inverse operations and the Golden Rule of Algebra to solve simple algebraic problems. Students also learned how multiplication and division is shown in algebra using a dot, parentheses or just pushing the number and x together for multiplication and the fraction bar for division in place of the traditional symbols for the two operations. 
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students did a great job of setting up the school store and having a successful 1/2 hr of selling different items during lunch. Good work all! We did the accounting for the store during class time. We decided on what changes to make for next time the store is set up. We then talked about types of household expenses and how to classify them. 
 
Homework: None
 
Puzzle Of The Week: 12th Puzzle posted! Solutions are due in 2 weeks. Solution to last week's puzzle will be posted today.
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Week 13 of Classes: Thursday, Nov 21

Hello All,
 
Please note that there are no classes next week. Enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
 
Parents, please check Infinite Campus. All pending work and test corrections should be submitted the week students return (Dec 2-6). No late work will be accepted past that.
 
Here's the summary of classes today:
 
Geometry: We started a new unit on inequalities and learned the different properties of inequalities. We also discussed the triangle inequality postulate.
 
Homework: To be posted on Friday
 
 
Algebra 2: We continued our discussion of  higher degree equations. Students learned the polynomial division to factor a polynomial. They also learned about how to find at least one rational solution to a polynomial by using the Rational Zeros Theorem.
 
Homework: To be posted on Friday
 
 
Pre-algebra:
Students took the 11s multiplication facts quiz. We reviewed how to use the inverse operations and the Golden Rule of Algebra to solve simple algebraic problems. Students also learned how multiplication and division is shown in algebra using a dot, parentheses or just pushing the number and x together for multiplication and the fraction bar for division in place of the traditional symbols for the two operations. We briefly discussed how percent problems can be solved algebraically as well.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math: Students did a great job of setting up the school store and having a successful 1/2 hr of selling different items during lunch. Good work all! We did the accounting for the store during class time. We decided on what changes to make for next time the store is set up. We then talked about types of household expenses and how to classify them. We also started talking about saving money in banks and the concept of interest. We focused on what simple interest is and how it's calculated. After the break, we will talk about compound interest.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
Puzzle Of The Week: 12th Puzzle posted! Solutions are due in 2 weeks. Solution to last week's puzzle will be posted on Friday.
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy

Solution to Puzzle Of The Week #10

Hello Apex Students,
 
Here are the solutions to last week's Hashiwokakeros (Bridges puzzles). The following students attempted at least one of the three puzzles:
 
Jake LaCrosse
Nico Stone
Boston Renaud
Kian Stone
Cole Sulouff
Virginia Fuller
Owen Weekley
 
Virginia and Owen attempted and successfully solved all three puzzles. Good work!!  Virginia was the lucky winner of this week's raffle!! Congratulations :-)
 
Virginia, stop by for a prize next week. Everyone else, please come by to get a treat!
 
Have a wonderful weekend! See you all next week :-)
 
Mrs. Narayanswamy
 

Week 12 of Classes: Friday, Nov 15

Hello APEX families!
 
We have something exciting happening next week: our school store is opening!
 
All students, please note, that our very own Friday school store is opening next week during middle school recess (and Elementary grades lunch) in the Commons area. Prices of items will range from 25 cents to $1.50. We will be selling a variety of candies, drinks such as Izze, variety of chips, and some baked goods. School store will be open once this month and once in December but starting January, it will be set up every alternate week. Bring some money to buy your favorite goodies and support our school store!! All profits from the store will be donated to a charity at the end of the school year :-)
 
Geometry: We went over last week's quiz. We reviewed the auxiliary lines like medians, altitudes, and perpendicular bisector and the Base Angles Theorem that we learned about yesterday. We proved the converse of the base angles theorem today.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Algebra 2: We continued our unit on higher degree polynomials and learned to solve a few higher degree equations.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Pre-algebra: Student took the 9s multiplication facts quiz. We wrapped up the chapter on areas and volumes by discussing volumes and units for measuring liquid capacities such as gallons and quarts and units for volume in the metric system such as liters. We started a new chapter on algebra and briefly talked about how algebra is different from arithmetic. Please read this lesson on your own before doing the problems.
 
Homework: Assigned (see the homework post)
 
 
Consumer Math:
Next week is our opening day for school store! Students were assigned jobs, we discussed how the system will work and we decided on prices for each item to be sold.  
 
Homework: None
 
 
Puzzle Of The Week: 11th Puzzle posted! Solutions are due next Friday. Solution to last week's puzzle will be posted today.
 
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy