Grades 8-12 
Mathematics 
Algebra II 
Standard 25

Students use properties from number systems to justify
steps in combining and simplifying functions.

 

Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments

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

Section References 

1.1 Real Numbers and  
Number Operations 

1.2 Algebraic Expressions 
and Models 

1.3 Solving Linear Equations 

1.5 Literal Equations and Formulas 

1.6 Solving Linear  
Inequalities 

1.7 Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities 

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 

5.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots 

5.2 Parabolas: Graphs of Quadratic Equations 

5.3 Completing the Square 

5.4 The Quadratic Formula 

5.6 Solving Any Quadratic Equations 

6.1 Relations and Functions 

6.2 Function Operations 

6.3 Inverse Functions 

6.4 Special Functions 

6.5 Transformations of  
Graphs of Functions 

7.1 Properties of Exponents 

7.5 Solving Radical  
Equations 

8.1 Exponential Functions 

8.2 Logarithmic Functions 

8.3 Properties of  
Logarithms 

8.4 The Natural Base e 

8.5 Natural Logarithms 

8.6  Solving Exponential and Logarithmic 

9.1 Operations with Polynomials 

9.4 Polynomial Division, Factors and Remainders 

10.2 Inverse and Joint Variation 

10.3 Multiplying and  
Dividing Rational  
Expressions 

10.4 Solving Rational Equations 

10.5 Addition, Subtraction,  
and Complex Fractions 

Software 

Tangible Math:  
Algebra Animator, 
LOGAL Software, Inc. 
floppy mac/windows 

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.) Explain how to determine whether a set of numbers is a sequence or a series. Give examples. 


2.) Explain how to determine whether a series is arithmetic or geometric. Give examples. 
3.) Find the next two terms of each geometric sequence and give the common ratio for each sequence: 4, 16, 64, ... 81, 27, 9, ... 
 

Previously Published Data 

1.) Give three examples of real world applications of geometric sequences, such as successive reductions of a graphic on a copier. Explain the application and use reasonable numbers to describe the sequence. 


2.) In what real world applications would you need to find the sum of a geometric series? Describe two such series. 
3.) SAT average mathematics scores in Santa Clara County for the years 1988 through 1997 are: 538, 537, 539, 539, 545, 545, 542, 546, 550, and 555. Analyze and describe these data. Are these numbers a sequence or a series? Can you predict the 1998 scores based on this information? Can you predict the 2000 scores? If you can, do it. If not, explain why not.