Algebra II Links

Some links are taken from Algebra 2 Online. Links are added to the top, so Marking Period 1 Links are below.

Review

  1. Flashcards http://www.mathmistakes.info/facts/AlgebraFacts/index.html

Unit 11 Sequences and Series

SOL AII.2 The student will investigate and apply the properties of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series to solve real-world problems, including writing the first n terms, finding the nth term, and evaluating summation formulas. Notation will include sigma and an

  1. Prentice Hall Practice Quizzes (Unit 11, Lessons 11.1-11.5) http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?area=view&wcprefix=agk&wcsuffix=0099
  2. Mathportal practice quizzes http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/algebra2-tests/tests-sequences-and-series.php
  3. Glencoe Practice Quiz Arithmetic Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-02-834135-X&chapter=12&lesson=1
  4. Glencoe Practice Quiz Geometric Series http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-02-834135-X&chapter=12&lesson=2&title=scq

Lesson 8-2, 8-3 Graphing Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

SOL AII.6 The student will recognize the general shape of function (absolute value, square root, cube root, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic) families and will convert between graphic and symbolic forms of functions. A transformational approach to graphing will be employed. Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to investigate the shapes and behaviors of these functions.

SOL AII.7 a,b,c,d,e,f The student will investigate and analyze functions algebraically and graphically. Key concepts include
a)   domain and range, including limited and discontinuous domains and ranges;
b)   zeros;
c)   x– and y-intercepts;
d)   intervals in which a function is increasing or decreasing;
e)   asymptotes;
f)   end behavior;
Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to assist in investigation of functions.

  1. Regents Prep http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE8/exponentialExpression.htm
  2. Purplemath on asymptotes http://www.purplemath.com/modules/asymtote.htm
  3. Applet Exploring Transformations of Exponential Functions http://archives.math.utk.edu/visual.calculus/0/shifting.5/index.html (use Internet Explorer)
  4. Another Applet http://hotmath.com/util/hm_flash_movie.html?movie=/learning_activities/interactivities/exp_2.swf

Lesson 7-6 and 7-7

SOL AII.7 a,e,g,h The student will investigate and analyze functions algebraically and graphically. Key concepts include
a)   domain and range, including limited and discontinuous domains and ranges;
e)   asymptotes;
g)   inverse of a function; and
h)   composition of multiple functions.
Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to assist in investigation of functions

  1. Lesson 7-6 at HCPS http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/hcpsalgebra2/8-7.htm
  2. Lesson 7-7 at HCPS http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/hcpsalgebra2/8-8.htm
  3. Russian Dolls Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=41&v=3Bk72zc9LZ8
  4. Ogres are Like Onions Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZpcwKEIRCI

Lesson 2-3, 9-1, 9-2 Variations

SOL AII.10 The student will identify, create, and solve real-world problems involving inverse variation, joint variation, and a combination of direct and inverse variations

  1. Prentice Hall video on Combined Variations http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE8/exponentialExpression.htm
  2. Prentice Hall Practice Quiz 2-3 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0203
  3. Prentice Hall Practice Quiz 9-1 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0901

Lesson 9-3 Graphing Rational Functions

SOL AII.6 The student will recognize the general shape of function (absolute value, square root, cube root, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic) families and will convert between graphic and symbolic forms of functions. A transformational approach to graphing will be employed. Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to investigate the shapes and behaviors of these functions.

SOL AII.7 a,d,f The student will investigate and analyze functions algebraically and graphically. Key concepts include
a)   domain and range, including limited and discontinuous domains and ranges;
b)   zeros;
c)   x– and y-intercepts;
d)   intervals in which a function is increasing or decreasing;
e)   asymptotes;
f)   end behavior;
Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to assist in investigation of functions.

  1. Prentice Hall Practice Quiz 9-2 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0902
  2. Prentice Hall Practice Quiz 9-3 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0903

Lesson 9-4 and 9-5 Simplifying Rational Expressions

SOL AII.1 The student, given rational, radical, or polynomial expressions, will

a)   add, subtract, multiply, divide, and simplify rational algebraic expressions.

  1. Regents Prep Lesson https://web.archive.org/web/20160414193546/http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATO2/indexATO2.htm
  2. Regents Prep Simplifying Complex Fractions
  3. Video (dry, but short)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agzBzFmnUeQ
  4. Fort Bend Tutoring
  5. Video Yaymath: Adding and Subtracting (27 minutes long) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiD8BWrpEqE
  6. Prentice Hall Practice Quiz 9-4 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0904&area=view
  7. Prentice Hall Practice  Quiz 9-5 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0905&area=view
  8. Glencoe Practice Quiz Multiplying and Dividing Rational Expressions http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-07-827999-2&chapter=9&lesson=1&headerFile=10&state=va
  9. Glencoe Practice Quiz Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-07-827999-2&chapter=9&lesson=2&headerFile=10&state=va
  10. Algebra 2 Online Practice Quiz http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/HCPSAlgebra2/quizzes/aii-1a-3_evpquiz.htm
  11. Yaymath Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions video – 27 minutes long, but somewhat entertaining and covers everything from the beginning (adding fractions) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiD8BWrpEq
  12. Regents Prep Practice
  13. Holt homework help

Lesson 9-6 Rational Equations

SOL AII.4 The student will solve, algebraically and graphically,

c)   equations containing rational algebraic expressions.

Graphing calculators will be used for solving and for confirming the algebraic solutions.

  1. Regents Prep Rational Equations http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE11/indexATE11.htm
  2. Holt Homework Help (no inequalities)  http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/homework_help/alg2/alg2_ch08_05_homeworkhelp.html

Unit 6 Polynomials

SOL AII.7 a,d,f The student will investigate and analyze functions algebraically and graphically. Key concepts include
a)   domain and range, including limited and discontinuous domains and ranges;
d)   intervals in which a function is increasing or decreasing;
f)   end behavior;
Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to assist in investigation of functions

SOL AII.8 The student will investigate and describe the relationships among solutions of an equation, zeros of a function, x-intercepts of a graph, and factors of a polynomial expression.

  1. Flipchart: http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/henrico/palen_l/PolynomialsMatching.flipchart
  2. Mathportal practice quiz on polynomial basics http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/polynomials-tests/basics-of-polynomials.php
  3. Another Mathportal practice quiz on roots of polynomials http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/polynomials-tests/roots-of-polynomials-tests.php
  4. Another Mathportal practice quiz on graphs of quadratics (but relevant now!) http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/quadratic-equation-tests/graph-and-discriminant.php?testNo=1&testName=Test-on-Quadratic-Function
  5. Prentice Hall 6-2 practice quiz http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0602&area=view
  6. Prentice Hall 6-1 practice quiz (vocab, curve of best fit) http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0601&area=view
  7. Prentice Hall 6-4 practice quiz http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0604&area=view
  8. Glencoe practice quiz 8-3 (Use Internet Explorer) http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-02-825178-4&chapter=8&lesson=3

Lesson ??? Solving Non-linear Systems of Equations

SOL AII.5 The student will solve nonlinear systems of equations, including linear-quadratic and quadratic-quadratic, algebraically and graphically. Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to visualize graphs and predict the number of solutions.

  1. regentsprep http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/ALGEBRA/AE6/indexAE6.htm
  2. purplemath http://www.purplemath.com/modules/syseqgen.htm
  3. using a ti 84 http://mathbits.com/MathBits/TISection/Algebra1/LinQuad.htm

Lesson 5-5, 5-7, 5-8 Solving Quadratics by Factoring, Completing the Square, Quadratic Formula a

SOL AII.4b The student will solve, algebraically and graphically,

b)   quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers.
Graphing calculators will be used for solving and for confirming the algebraic solutions

  1. Purplemath Solving Quadratic Equations http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvquad.htm
  2. Quadratic Formula Calculator with steps http://www.mathwarehouse.com/quadratic/quadratic-formula-calculator.php
  3. Completing the Square Calculator with steps http://www.mathwarehouse.com/algebra/calculators/completing-square-calculator.php
  4. Cool Math Solving Equations Practice http://coolmath.com/algebra/algebra-practice-solving.html
  5. Mathportal practice quizzes on solving quadratics http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/quadratic-equation-tests/solving-quadratic-equations.php
  6. She Loves Math http://www.shelovesmath.com/algebra/intermediate-algebra/quadratics/
  7. PH Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
  8. Video Tutor – Solve Quadratics by Factoring
  9. Video Tutor – Solving Quadratics by Completing the Square
  10. Video Tutor – Discriminant
  11. Interactive Notes: Solving Quadratic Equations – lessons and practice problems from Regentsprep.org
  12. Interactive: Solving Quadratic Equations Self-Test – notes and twelve practice problems at math.uww.edu

Lesson 5-2 Graphing Quadratic Functions (Properties of Parabolas)

SOL AII.6 The student will recognize the general shape of function (absolute value, square root, cube root, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic) families and will convert between graphic and symbolic forms of functions. A transformational approach to graphing will be employed. Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to investigate the shapes and behaviors of these functions.

  1. http://www.purposegames.com/game/quadratic-functions-quiz
  2. Graphing Quadratic Functions Made Ridiculously Easy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5hVo4q5xZI 
  3. mathportal practice quiz http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/quadratic-equation-tests/graph-and-discriminant.php?testNo=1&testName=Test-on-Quadratic-Function

Lesson 5-4 Factoring Quadratic Expressions

Sol AII. 1 The student, given rational, radical, or polynomial expressions, will 

d)   factor polynomials completely.

  1. Cool Math Factoring Practice http://coolmath.com/algebra/algebra-practice-polynomials.html
  2. Flashymaths Interactive Factoring Practice http://www.flashymaths.co.uk/swf/brackets.swf
  3. Interactive Notes: Factoring – lessons and practice problems from Regentsprep.org
  4. Interactive Notes: Factoring – notes and quiz on factoring trinomials at Math for Morons
  5. Interactive Notes: Factoring – lessons and practice problems from Regentsprep.org
  6. Interactive Notes: Square Roots Review – notes and workout problems from Math.com
  7. Notes: Factoring Quadratics – notes on factoring trinomials including the Box Method at Purplemath.com
  8. Notes – Difference of Squares notes from Purplemath.com
  9. Factoring Using GCF Video: PH Factoring Using GCF
  10. Factoring Difference of Squares Video: PH Factoring Difference of Squares
  11. Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient of 1
    1. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type x^2 + bx + c (where b is positive)
    2. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type x^2 – bx + c (where b is negative)
    3. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type x^2 + bx – c (where c is negative)
    4. Video: PH Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials
  12. Factoring Trinomials with Leading Coefficient not equal (≠) to 1
    1. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type ax^2 + bx + c (where c is positive)
    2. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials of the Type ax^2 + bx – c (where c is negative)
    3. Video: PH Factoring Perfect Square Trinomials with a = 1
    4. Video: PH Factoring perfect square trinomials with a ≠ 1
    5. Video: PH Factoring Trinomials with Two Variables
    6. Video: PH Real World Factoring Problems
  13. Factoring a four-term Polynomial by Grouping PH Factoring a four-term Polynomial by Grouping
  14. Factoring Trinomials by Grouping PH Factoring Trinomials by Grouping
  15. (Mostly for teachers?) Virginia Tech Method, and Why it Works http://voices.yahoo.com/how-teach-factoring-trinomials-using-slide-7577852.html
  16. Difference of Squares quiz http://www.purposegames.com/game/th-difference-of-two-squares-quiz

Lesson 7-5 Solving Radical Equations

SOL AII.4D The student will solve, algebraically and graphically,

d)   equations containing radical expressions.
Graphing calculators will be used for solving and for confirming the algebraic solutions

  1. Video Tutor – Solving Equations with Radicals
  2. Notes: Radical Equations notes from Purplemath.com
  3. Regents Prep http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE10/radlesson.htm
  4. Practice Quiz http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-07-860861-9&chapter=4&lesson=7&quizType=1&headerFile=4&state=in
  5. Cool Math Solving Equations Practice http://coolmath.com/algebra/algebra-practice-solving.html
  6. Mathportal practice quizzes on solving radical equations and inequalities http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/radicals/solving-radical-equations-and-inequalities.php

MARKING PERIOD 1

Lesson 7-1 Roots and Radical Expressions, Lesson 7-2 Multiplying and Dividing Radicals, Lesson 7-3 Binomial Radical Expressions, Lesson 7-4 Rational Exponents

SOL AII.1b The student, given rational, radical, or polynomial expressions, will 

b)   add, subtract, multiply, divide, and simplify radical expressions containing rational numbers and variables, and expressions containing rational exponents

  1. Video Tutor – Roots and Radical Expressions
  2. Video Tutor – Simplifying Radical Expressions
  3. Video Tutor – Rational Exponents
  4. Virtual Math Lab http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/int_algebra/int_alg_tut40_addrad.htm
  5. Prentice Hall Practice Quiz 7-1 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0701
  6. Prentice Hall Practice Quiz 7-2 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0702
  7. Prentice Hall Practice Quiz 7-3 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0703
  8. Prentice Hall Practice Quiz 7-4 http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0704
  9. Mathportal practice quizzes on simplifying radicals http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/radicals/basic-operations-wirh-radicas.php
  10. Mathportal practice quizzes on exponent rules http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/tests-in-exponents-and-logarithms/tests-in-exponents.php

Lesson 5-6 Complex Numbers

SOL AII.3 The student will perform operations on complex numbers, express the results in simplest form using patterns of the powers of i, and identify field properties that are valid for the complex numbers.

  1. Notes:– Complex Numbers Introduction from Purplemath.com
  2. Notes/Activity: Complex Numbers from Regentsprep.com
  3. Video Tutor – Complex Numbers

Lesson 2-5 and 2-6 Graphing Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

SOL AII.6 The student will recognize the general shape of function (absolute value, square root, cube root, rational, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic) families and will convert between graphic and symbolic forms of functions. A transformational approach to graphing will be employed. Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to investigate the shapes and behaviors of these functions

SOL AII.7 a,d,f The student will investigate and analyze functions algebraically and graphically. Key concepts include
a)   domain and range, including limited and discontinuous domains and ranges;
d)   intervals in which a function is increasing or decreasing;
f)   end behavior;
Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to assist in investigation of functions

  1. Notes: Graphing Absolute Value Functions from Purplemath.com
  2. Notes: Algebra Lab

Lesson 2-4 Linear Models (MYP topic and review from Algebra 1)

SOL AII.9 The student will collect and analyze data,determine the equation of the curve of best fit, make predictions, and solve real-world problems, using mathematical models. Mathematical models will include polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic functions

  1. Lesson 2-4 HCPS http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/hcpsalgebra2/2-5.htm
  2. Interpreting the Correlation Coefficient http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-interpret-a-correlation-coefficient-r.html

Lesson 2-1 Relations and Functions

SOL AII.7 a,d,f The student will investigate and analyze functions algebraically and graphically. Key concepts include
a)   domain and range, including limited and discontinuous domains and ranges;
d)   intervals in which a function is increasing or decreasing;
f)   end behavior;
Graphing calculators will be used as a tool to assist in investigation of functions

  1. Lesson 2-1 HCPS http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/hcpsalgebra2/2-1.htm

Lesson 1-5 Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities

SOL AII.4 The student will solve, algebraically and graphically,

a)   absolute value equations and inequalities.

  1. Notes: Solving Absolute Value Equations from Purplemath.com
  2. Video Tutor -Solving Absolute Value Equations
  3. Notes: Solving Absolute Value Equations (ppt) Algebra 2 Online notes
  4. Notes: Solving Absolute Value Inequalities from Purplemath.com
  5. Notes: Absolute Value Inequalities (ppt) Algebra 2 Online notes
  6. Notes (old): Absolute Value Inequalities (ppt) Algebra 2 Online notes
  7. Notes (old): Absolute Value Inequalities Review (ppt) Algebra 2 Online notes
  8. Video Tutor – Solving Absolute Value Inequalities
  9. Interactive: Solving Absolute Value Equations from S.O.S. Math
  10. Cool Math Solving Equations Practice http://coolmath.com/algebra/algebra-practice-solving.html
  11. Millionaire Absolute Value Equations http://www.math-play.com/Absolute-Value-Equations/Absolute-Value-Millionaire.html

Simple and Compound Interest (MYP Topic

  1. Khan Academy Introduction to interest
  2. Khan Academy Interest part 2

Lesson 1-1 to 1-3 Review

  1. Mathbitsnotebook.com https://mathbitsnotebook.com/Algebra1/RealNumbers/RNProp.html
  2. Quizlet on Algebra Properties https://quizlet.com/11773112/flashcards
  3. http://www.quia.com/mc/332021.html Algebra Properties Review
  4. Glencoe Algebra Properties Practice Quiz http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=afa&wcsuffix=0204
  5. Prentice Hall 1-2 Practice Quiz http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0102&area=view
  6. Prentice Hall 1-3 Practice Quiz http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?wcprefix=aga&wcsuffix=0103&area=view
  7. Glencoe Expressions and Formulas Practice Quiz http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-02-825178-4&chapter=1&lesson=1
  8. Glencoe Properties of Real Numbers Practice Quiz http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-02-825178-4&chapter=1&lesson=2
  9. History of Numbers https://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/evolution-of-numbers.html
  10. History of square root of 2
  11. Math with Bad Drawings – The Number Line – A Journey

Lesson 6-7 Permutations & Combinations

SOL AII.12 The student will compute and distinguish between permutations and combinations and use technology for applications

  1. Notes: Permutations and Combinations (ppt) Algebra 2 Online notes
  2. PH Using Permutations
  3. PH Evaluating Combinations
  4. PH Using Combinations
  5. Notes: Using the TI to find permutations
  6. Notes: Using the TI to find combinations
  7. Notes: Fundamental Counting Principle
  8. Notes: Permutations at Regentsprep.com
  9. PH Permutations and Combinations Quiz
  10. PH Permutations and Combinations #2 Quiz
  11. http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/faculty/~jriseber/public_html/wquiz6-4a.htm
  12. Glencoe Practice Quiz (try Internet Explorer) http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-02-834135-X&chapter=13&lesson=1&title=scq
  13. Another Glencoe Practice Quiz http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-02-834135-X&chapter=13&lesson=2