Algebra II Headstart
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21 sessions
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This series ended on September 5, 2022. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.
About
On Mondays and Wednesdays, we will have a 1 and a half hour session from 1:45 pm to 3:15 pm EDT during July. with a 5 minute break half way through. This time will change to 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm EDT during August as some people may start school. Time varies sometimes, so check the session times.
There is a google classroom for this series where all materials such as the textbook that will be used and slideshows will be posted
During these sessions, we will discuss topics such as:
- Imaginary and Complex Numbers
- Expanding and Factoring Polynomials
- Making and Interpreting Functions
- Transforming Functions
- Modeling
- Trigonometry with right and general triangles
- Statistics concepts like standard deviation and z-scores
- & More!
In each series, I will be explaining the topic for a few minutes (10-20 mins), but I mainly want to focus on practice problems and group discussions.
I want you (the learner) to be engaged in the subject by answering questions or explaining concepts to your peers or the class. In other words, I want the class to do most of the talking, not me, so everyone will be better engaged in the subject.
I will use a textbook (in the google classroom) to supplement with teaching. The textbook is useful for extra practice and catching up if you were absent.
At the end, we will have a final consisting of a few Kahoots that will test your knowledge to make sure that you know at least most of what we talked about.
For our last session, as a reward, we will all have a game night. We will vote on which game, but it cannot be violent as part of schoolhouse.world's policy.
By taking this session, you have the opportunity to complete Algebra 2 (or at least most of the subject) over the summer, which can open the door for getting a course exemption, a free period during math class, or an opportunity to take advanced math class faster (Depending on your school's policy). All of which can show to colleges that you are a quick learner and an advanced student.
Regardless, this series will not only give you an in-depth understanding of algebra 2, it will also teach you mathematical logic and creativity, as well as great communications skills, which are necessary for any course.
If you plan on registering, I will be excited to meet you and I hope that we can gain a lot. See you in the next session!
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Schedule
✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
Absences and lateness isn't punished, but highly disliked. Remember, this course is for you, so it wouldn't be in your best interest to always miss class.
However, if you are unable to come to class, please review slideshows corresponding to the lesson of the session posted in the series group chat.
SESSION 1
6
Jul
SESSION 1
Orientation
Orientation
Wed 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM UTCJul 6, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM UTC
Welcome to the orientation! Today we will all talk a little bit about ourselves and get to know each other a bit. We will also go over the expectations and what we will plan to do throughout this series.
SESSION 2
11
Jul
SESSION 2
Polynomial factorization
Polynomial factorization
Mon 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTCJul 11, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTC
We will review some basics of expanding and factoring polynomials and start doing more complicated versions of them. We will also learn a bit of special factoring patterns
SESSION 3
13
Jul
SESSION 3
Polynomial factorization
Polynomial factorization
Wed 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTCJul 13, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTC
We will review the difference and sum of squares and we will learn about imaginary and complex numbers, as well as polynomial long division and synthetic division. We may learn about the rational root theorem
SESSION 4
18
Jul
SESSION 4
Polynomial arithmetic
Polynomial arithmetic
Mon 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTCJul 18, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTC
We will review synthetic division and the polynomial remainder theorem. We will learn about binomial theorem and the polynomial rational root theorem. We will start learning about types of functions, linear, quadratic, and power 3 and higher polynomial functions. We will also start learning about the properties of functions in general: end behavior, zeroes, and y-intercept. Plus, we will learn about how to sketch a graph.
SESSION 5
20
Jul
SESSION 5
Polynomial division
Polynomial division
Wed 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTCJul 20, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTC
We will review polynomial long division and learn synthetic division and simplifying fractions involving polynomials.
SESSION 6
24
Jul
SESSION 6
Office Hours
Office Hours
Sun 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTCJul 24, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
This is an optional Q&A for anyone confused about anything we learned or anything algebra related.
SESSION 7
25
Jul
SESSION 7
Polynomial division
Polynomial division
Mon 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM UTCJul 25, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM UTC
We will learn about the rational root theorem and review concepts talked about on the 20th.
SESSION 8
27
Jul
SESSION 8
Polynomial graphs
Polynomial graphs
Wed 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTCJul 27, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTC
Today, we will start learning about types of functions, linear, quadratic, and power 3 and higher polynomial functions. We will also start learning about the properties of functions in general, end behavior, zeroes, and y-intercept.
SESSION 9
1
Aug
SESSION 9
Polynomial graphs
Polynomial graphs
Mon 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM UTCAug 1, 5:45 PM - 7:45 PM UTC
We will learn about sketching graphs, linear functions, linear inequalities, and linear programming. (Note, although schoolhouse says that this session will go on for 2 hours, it will go on for 1 hour and 45 minutes. The extra time will be spent to talk about what the general class time should be)
SESSION 10
3
Aug
SESSION 10
Exponential models
Exponential models
Wed 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTCAug 3, 5:45 PM - 7:15 PM UTC
We will continue learning about roots and fractional powers as well as exponential functions.
SESSION 11
7
Aug
SESSION 11
Office Hours
Office Hours
Sun 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTCAug 7, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
This is an optional Q&A for anyone confused about anything we learned or anything algebra related.
SESSION 12
8
Aug
SESSION 12
Logarithms
Logarithms
Mon 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM UTCAug 8, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM UTC
We will continue learning about linear programming. We will learn about logarithms and their graphs. We will also review exponential functions.
SESSION 13
10
Aug
SESSION 13
Trigonometry
Trigonometry
Wed 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM UTCAug 10, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM UTC
We will review trigonometric ratios and start learning about the unit circle and sinusoidal functions.
SESSION 14
15
Aug
SESSION 14
Transformations of functions
Transformations of functions
Mon 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTCAug 15, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
We will review exponential equations and learn about logarithms and inverse functions
SESSION 15
17
Aug
SESSION 15
Other
Other
Wed 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTCAug 17, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
We will learn about statistical concepts such as normal distributions, types of data gathering, etc.
Since this is one of the last few sessions before the final exam, we will use the last 30 mins for review of any topic and/or practice.
SESSION 16
21
Aug
SESSION 16
Office Hours
Office Hours
Sun 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTCAug 21, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
This is an optional Q&A for anyone confused about anything we learned or anything algebra related.
SESSION 17
22
Aug
SESSION 17
Other
Other
Mon 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTCAug 22, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
We will learn about the statistics concepts of mean, variance, standard deviation, and normal distributions.
Since this is one of the last few sessions before the final exam, we will use the last 30 mins for review of any topic and/or practice.
SESSION 18
24
Aug
SESSION 18
Other
Other
Wed 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTCAug 24, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM UTC
We will review normal distributions and learn about testing statistical conclusions using z-scores and rerandomization.
Since this is one of the last few sessions before the final exam, we will use the last 30 mins for review of any topic and/or practice.
SESSION 19
28
Aug
SESSION 19
Office Hours
Office Hours
Sun 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTCAug 28, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
This is an optional Q&A for anyone confused about anything we learned or anything algebra related.
SESSION 20
29
Aug
SESSION 20
Review
Review
Mon 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTCAug 29, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM UTC
We will review everything from functions pt. 2 - 3 and also radicals with a review sheet and a khan academy test
SESSION 21
5
Sep
SESSION 21
Other Topics
Other Topics
Mon 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM UTCSep 5, 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM UTC
This is our last meet up. Please give have any questions or thoughts about this year. Today, we will play a game that was voted on during the last office hours session.
I had an amazing time teaching all of you, and I hope you all do amazing this upcoming school year.