Algebra 2 learning targets
1st semester learning targets
Functions & Transformations 1: Transform a function when represented as a graph, equation, or table.
FT 2: Identify key features of a function, and sketch a graph given key features.
Absolute Value & Quadratics 1: Describe, graph, and write equations for transformed absolute value functions.
AQ2. Describe, graph, and write equations for transformed quadratic functions.
AQ3. Write the equation of a parabola given a focus and directrix, and use the information to graph it.
AQ4. Calculate and interpret average rate of change of a function.
Solving Quadratics 1: Solve quadratics by using square roots.
SQ2: Perform operations with complex numbers.
SQ3: Solve quadratics by factoring.
SQ4: Solve quadratics by completing the square.
SQ5: Solve quadratics by using the quadratic formula.
Systems 1: Solve a system graphically or numerically.
Systems 2: Solve a system of linear and quadratic functions algebraically, and describe the number of solutions in a given context.
Polynomial 1: I can use factors and apply the rules for end behavior and transformations to graph polynomials.
Polynomial 2: I can use long division, synthetic division, and factoring to find factors of polynomials.
Polynomial 3: I can graph polynomials in standard form.
2nd semester learning targets
R1-Radicals 1: I can add, subtract, multiply, divide and simplify radical expressions.
R2- Radicals 2: I can simplify expressions involving rational exponents.
R3- Radical 3: I can solve radical equations.
Rt1 -Rational 1: I can simplify rational expressions.
Rt2 - Rationals 2: I can solve rational equations.
Rt3: Rationals 3: I can graph rational functions using transformations.
EL1 - Exponentials & Logarithms 1: I can graph exponential and logarithmic functions using transformations.
EL2 - Exponentials & Logarithms 2: I can convert from exponential form to logarithmic form of an equation.
EL3 - Exponentials & Logarithms 3: I can solve exponential and logarithmic equations.
P1 - Piecewise Functions: I can graph piecewise functions and important information such as domain and range.
C1 - Composition of functions: I can perform composition of functions and decompose functions.
S1 - Sequences and Series 1: I can identify arithmetic and geometric sequences given a table, graph or equation.
S2 - Sequences and Series 2: Given a list, table, graph, or formula, I can write, solve, and convert between recursive and explicit formulas for arithmetic and geometric sequences.
S3 - Sequences and Series 3: Model real-world scenarios with sequences.
S4 - Sequences and Series 4: Find the sum of a geometric series.