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Course Description (from NY State Education Department):
Algebra 2 and Trigonometry is the capstone course of the three units of credit required for a Regents diploma. This course is a continuation and extension of the two courses that preceded it. While developing the algebraic techniques that will be required of those students that continue their study of mathematics, this course is also intended to continue developing alternative solution strategies and algorithms. Within this course, the number system will be extended to include imaginary and complex numbers. The families of functions to be studied will include polynomials, absolute value, radical, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Problem situation involving direct and indirect variation will be solved. Problems resulting in systems of equations will be solved algebraically and graphically. Data anaylsis will be extended to include measures of dispersion and the analysis of regression that model functions studied throughout this course. Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series will be explored. Binomial experiments will provide a basis for the study of probability theory and the normal probability distribution will by analyzed and used as an approximation for these binomial experiments. Right triangle trigonometry will be expanded to include the investigation of circular functions. Problem situations requiring the use of trigonometric equations and identities will also be investigated. Students will sit for a NYS Regents Examination at the end of this course.

Course Outline:

 * 1) Rational Numbers and Expressions
 * 2) Real Numbers
 * 3) Complex Numbers and Quadratics
 * 4) Relations and Functions
 * 5) Exponential Functions
 * 6) Logarithmic Functions
 * 7) Statistics
 * 8) Probability, Sequences, and the Binomial Theorem
 * 9) Trigonometric Functions
 * 10) Trigonometric Graphs
 * 11) Trigonometric Applications
 * 12) Trigonometric Equations and Identities

Grading Policy (subject to change at the discretion of the teacher)

 * 1) Class Participation (5%): Student comes to class prepared with required materials (text, notebook, calculator, and writing utensil), Student is engaged in daily lessons, Student is on time to class.
 * 2) Homework (20%): For the most part, homework will be graded on a completion basis. Students will be notified of homeworks that will be graded on correctness.
 * 3) Quizzes (30%): 2 to 3 quizzes per chapter.
 * 4) Exams (45%): There will be a cumulative examination at the conclusion of each chapter. The class period before the examination is reserved for a review of the chapter.

Contact Information:
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