AoPS Online School/Algebra 2

Description

Algebra 2 covers quadratic equations, graphing , complex numbers, graphing, functions, sequences and series, and exponents and logarithms. Problem solving skills are emphasized throughout, and time is devoted to advanced topics like telescoping sums and piecewise functions. (Note: This class is equivalent to the second half of the Introduction to Algebra course we used to offer.)

Course Outline

Week 1: Factorization

Week 2: Completing the square and the quadratic formula

Week 3: Graphing quadratics

Week 4: Inequalities with quadratics and beyond

Week 5: Functions Part 1

Week 6: Functions Part 2

Week 7: Graphing functions

Week 8: Extra Challenging Problem Day 1!

Week 9: Polynomials

Week 10: Exponents and logarithms

Week 11: Special functions Part 1

Week 12: Special functions Part 2

Week 13: Sequences and series Part 1

Week 14: Sequences and series Part 2

Week 15: Extra Challenging Problem Day 2!

Who should take this class

Students are ready for this class if they have mastered square roots and fractional exponents, order of operations, linear equations and inequalities, ratio, and proportion. We recommend that students have experience with factoring quadratics prior to taking this course.

Please note: Our Algebra sequence will not likely match up exactly with your school's. We have named our courses so as to help new students decide which class to take. Most students who have completed a Prealgebra class are ready for this course. Those who have completed a typical Algebra 1 class should consider taking our Algebra 2 course. Those who have completed a typical Algebra 2 class should consider taking our Algebra 3 course.