Grades 8-12 
Mathematics 
Algebra II 
Standard 2
Students solve systems of linear equations and
inequalities (in two or three variables)
simultaneously, by substitution, graphically,
or with matrices.

 

Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments
Algebra 2  
An Integrated Approach,  Larson/Kanold/Stiff, 1995,  
D.C. Heath and Company 

Section References 

3.1 Solving Linear Systems 
by Graphing 

3.2 Solving Linear Systems Algebraically 

3.3 Problem Solving Using  
Linear Systems 

3.4 Solving Systems of  
Linear Inequalities 

3.5 Exploring Data: Linear Programming 

3.6 Solving Systems of Linear Equations in Three Variables 

4.1 Exploring Data: Matrix Operations 

4.2 Matrix Multiplication 

4.3 Determinants 

4.4 Identity and Inverse  
Matrices 

4.5 Solving Systems Using  
Inverse Matrices 

4.6 Solving Systems Using Augmented Matrices 

4.7 Solving Systems Using Cramer's Rule 

5.5 Complex Numbers 

5.6 Solving Any Quadratic Equations 

5.7 Graphs of Quadratic Inequalities 

6.1 Relations and Functions 

6.2 Function Operations 

6.3 Inverse Functions 

6.4 Special Functions 

6.5 Transformations of  
Graphs of Functions 

9.2 Graphs of Polynomials Functions 

CA Exit Exam Web Site 
http:/www.chspe.com/ 
download.html 

Specific Textbook  
Web Sites  

http://www.glencoe.com/ 
sec/math/prealg/mathnet/  

http://www.eduplace.com/ 
links/  

http://www.eduplace.com/  

http://www.hmco.com/ 
college/mathematics/ 
index.html  

http://www.mcdougallittell 
.com/  

http://www.hmco.com/  

http://www.SRA-4KIDS.com/  

General Math  
Reference Sites  

http://www.learner.org/ 
sami/view-category.php3 
?category=math  

http://www.score.k12.ca.us/  

http://henson.austin.apple 
.com/edres/curric.shtml  

http://school.discovery.com/ 
schrockguide/index.html  

http://www.EDsOasis.org/  

http://www.math.com/  

http://www.nea.org/grants/ 
free.html  

http://www.wcom.com/ 
marcopolo/  

http://www.udel.edu/sine/  

http://dewey.chs.chico.k12 
.ca.us/math.html  

Free Stuff  

http://www.nea.org/ 
grants/free.html  

State/National Math  
Ed Organizations  

http://www.nctm.org/  

http://www.cde.ca.gov/  

Calif. Dept. of Ed. Standards, Assessment, Ed. Reference.  

Calculator Reference Site  

http://www.ti.com/ 
calc/docs/calchome.html 

Previously Published Data 

1.) Give students tables with x and y values partially written. They have to figure out the missing values and determine the general equation. Students can use the same coordinate plane to determine the missing values and general equation of the lines. 

2.) Assign students various equations to determine the solutions. 
3.) Assign word problems different from those discussed in class, for homework. See if students can set up simultaneous equations and solve them. 
4.) Assign students equations to solve using matrices. 
5.) Give the class three different systems of equations. Have students number off by threes (1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3...) Have #1s work together to solve each system by graphing; #2s work together to solve by substitution; and 
3.) solve using matrices. After at least two systems are solved, have students return to their original seats where they can work in groups of three (one each from #1, #2, and #3 groups) sharing how each solved the systems using a different method. 
Previously Published Data 

1.) Have an assessment that makes sure students know how to solve equations by addition, subtraction and graphing. 

2.) Assess various word problems discussed in class. 
3.) Give students a graph of two intersecting lines and see if they can determine the equation of each line and check if their equations are correct by plotting points.