Algebra 2 Lesson Plans

 

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Week 1

     
August 18 Welcome, procedures, pre-test Issue text-books, discuss procedures, quiz covering previous material. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint), summarize, re-tell, student took part in a class builder activity called fact-fact-fib.
August 19 1. Bellringer

2. Discuss pre-test results

3. Lesson - 1.3 Solving Linear Equations

MA.A.1.4.4; MA.B.2.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve linear equations. Students use linear equations to solve real-life problems such as finding how much a broker must sell. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
August 20 1. Bellringer

2. Check and discuss homework

3.  Lesson  - 1.4 Rewriting equations and formulas

MA.B.2.4.1; MA.C.3.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students rewrite equations with more than one variable. Students rewrite common formulas. think aloud, visualize interwrite, summarize, re-tell
August 21 1. Bellringer

2. Check and discuss homework

3. Review lessons 1.3 and 1.4 prepare for quiz.

MA.A.1.4.4; MA.B.2.4.1; MA.C.3.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve linear equations. Students rewrite equations with more than one variable. Students rewrite common formulas. think aloud, visualize interwrite, summarize, re-tell
August 22 Quiz covering sections 1.3-1.4

MA.A.1.4.4; MA.B.2.4.1; MA.C.3.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve linear equations. Students rewrite equations with more than one variable. Students rewrite common formulas. Independent quiz
Week 2      
August 25 1.  Bellringer

2.  Lesson 1.5 - Problem Solving Using Algebraic Models

MA.A.3.4.3; MA.B.2.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students use a general problems solving plan to solve real-life problems such as water conservation. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
August 26 1. Bellringer

2. Check and discuss homework

3. Lesson 1.5 - Problem Solving Using Algebraic Models

MA.A.3.4.3; MA.B.2.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students use a general problems solving plan to solve real-life problems such as water conservation. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
August 27 1.  Bellringer

2.  Check and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 1.6 - Solving Linear Inequalities

MA.B.2.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve simple inequalities. Students solve compound inequalities. think aloud, visualize interwrite, summarize, re-tell
August 28 1.  Bellringer

2.  Check and discuss homework

3. Review lesson 1.3-1.6 for quiz

MA.A.3.4.3; MA.B.2.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2
Students solve simple inequalities. Students solve compound inequalities. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
August 29 Chapter 1 Quiz covering sections 1.3-1.6

MA.A.1.4.4; MA.A.3.4.3; MA.B.2.4.1; MA.B.2.4.2; MA.C.3.4.1; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve linear equations. Students rewrite equations with more than one variable. Students rewrite common formulas.  Students use a general problems solving plan to solve real-life problems such as water conservation.  Students solve simple inequalities. Students solve compound inequalities. Independent Quiz
Week 3      
September 1

Labor Day

   
September 2 1.  Bellringer

2.  Check and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 1.7 - Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities.

MA.A.1.4.4; MA.B.2.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve absolute value equations and inequalities. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 3 1.  Bellringer

2.  Check and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 1.7 - Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities.

MA.A.1.4.4; MA.B.2.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve absolute value equations and inequalities. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 4 1.  Bellringer

2.  Check and discuss homework

3. Review for Chapter

 TestMA.A.1.4.4; MA.A.3.4.3; MA.B.2.4.1; MA.B.2.4.2; MA.C.3.4.1; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve linear equations. Students rewrite equations with more than one variable. Students rewrite common formulas.  Students use a general problems solving plan to solve real-life problems such as water conservation.  Students solve simple inequalities. Students solve compound inequalities. Solving absolute value equations and inequalities. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 5 Chapter 1 Test Chapter 1 Test Independent Test
Week 4      
September 8 1.  Bellringer

2.  Discuss Chapter 1 Test

3. Lesson 2.1 - Functions and their graphs.

MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.1

Students represent relations and functions. Students graph and evaluate linear functions. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 9 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3. Lesson 2.2 - Slope and Rate of Change

MA.C.3.4.1; MA.C.3.4.2

Students find slopes of lines and classify parallel and perpendicular lines. Students use slope to solve real-life problems, such as how to adjust a safety ladder. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 10 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3. Lesson 2.3 Quick Graphs of Linear Equations

MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Students use slope-intercept form of a linear equation to graph linear equations. Students use standard form of a linear equations to graph linear equations. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 11 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Review lessons 2.1-2.3 for quiz on Friday
Students represent relations and functions. Students graph and evaluate linear functions. Students find slopes of lines and classify parallel and perpendicular lines. Students use slope to solve real-life problems, such as how to adjust a safety ladder. Students use slope-intercept form of a linear equation to graph linear equations. Students use standard form of a linear equations to graph linear equations. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 12 Chapter 2 Quiz - covering 2.1-2.3 Quiz covering 2.1-2.3 Independent Quiz
Week 5      
September 15 1.  Bellringer

2.  Discuss Chapter 2 Quiz

3. Lesson 2.4 - Writing Equations of Lines

MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1

Students write linear equations. think aloud, visualize (interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 16 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3. Lesson 2.4 - Writing Equations of Lines

MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1

Students write linear equations. Students write direct variation equations. think aloud, visualize (interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 17 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3. Lesson 2.5 - Correlation and Best Fitting Lines

MA.A.4.4.1; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.1; MA.E.1.4.1

Students use a scatter plot to identify the correlation shown by a set of data. Students approximate the best-fitting line for a set of data. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 18 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Review sections 2.1-2.5 for Quiz

MA.A.4.4.1;MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.1; MA.E.1.4.1

Students write linear equations. Students write direct variation equations. Students use a scatter plot to identify the correlation shown by a set of data. Students approximate the best-fitting line for a set of data. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 19 Quiz covering 2.1-2.5 Quiz covering 2.1-2.5 Independent Quiz
Week 6      
September 22 1.  Bellringer

2.  Discuss Chapter 2 Quiz

3. Lesson 2.6 Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2
Students graph linear inequalities in two variables. Students use linear inequalities to solve real-life problems, such as finding the number of minutes you can call a relative on a calling card. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 23 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3. Lesson 2.7 Peicewise Functions

MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2
Students represent piecewise functions. Students use piecewise functions to model real-life quantities such as the money you earn at a summer job. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 24 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3. Lesson 2.7 Peicewise Functions

MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2
Students represent piecewise functions. Students use piecewise functions to model real-life quantities such as the money you earn at a summer job. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 25 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3. Lesson 2.8 Absolute Value Functions

Students represent absolute value functions. Students use absolute value functions to model real-life situations such a playing in a pool. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
September 26 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3. Lesson 2.8 Absolute Value Functions

 
Students represent absolute value functions. Students use absolute value functions to model real-life situations such a playing in a pool. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
Week 7      
September 29 1.  Bellringer

2. Review and discuss homework

3.  Review Chapter 2 Sections 2.1-2.8

MA.A.4.4.1;MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2; MA.E.1.4.1 

Students write linear equations. Students write direct variation equations. Students use a scatter plot to identify the correlation shown by a set of data. Students approximate the best-fitting line for a set of data. Students graph linear inequalities in two variables. Students represent piecewise functions. Students represent absolute value functions. Students use CPS system to review Chapter.
September 30 Chapter 2 Test Chapter 2 Test Independent Test
October 1 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss Chapter 2 Test

3.  Lesson 3.1 Solving Linear Systems by Graphing

MA.B.2.4.2; MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Students graph and solve system of linear equations in two variables. Students use linear systems to solve real-life problems, such as choosing the least expensive long-distance telephone service. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 2 did not meet    
October 3 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 3.1 Solving Linear Systems by Graphing

MA.B.2.4.2; MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Students graph and solve system of linear equations in two variables. Students use linear systems to solve real-life problems, such as choosing the least expensive long-distance telephone service. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
Week 8      
October 6 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 3.2 - Solving Linear Systems Algebraically

MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2
Students use algebraic methods to solve linear systems. Students use linear systems to model real-life situations, such as catering and event. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 7 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 3.2 - Solving Linear Systems Algebraically

MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2
Students use algebraic methods to solve linear systems. Students use linear systems to model real-life situations, such as catering and event. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 8 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 3.3 - Graphing and Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities

MA.D.2.4.2

Students graph a system of linear inequalities to find solutions of the system. Students use systems of linear inequalities to solve real-life problems such as finding a person's target heart rate zone. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 9 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Review lessons 3.1-3.3

MA.B.2.4.2; MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1;  MA.D.2.4.2

Students graph and solve system of linear equations in two variables. Students use algebraic methods to solve linear systems. Students graph a system of linear inequalities to find solutions of the system. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 10 Chapter 3 Quiz Chapter 3 Quiz Independent Quiz
Week 9      
October 13 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review chapter 3 quiz

3. Review problems for chapter 3 Test

Students graph and solve system of linear equations in two variables. Students use algebraic methods to solve linear systems. Students graph a system of linear inequalities to find solutions of the system. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 14 Chapter 3 Test Chapter 3 Test Independent Test
October 15 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss test

3.  Lesson 5.1 - Graphing Quadratic Functions

MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Students graph quadratic functions. Students use quadratic functions to solve real-life problems such as finding comfortable temperatures. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 16 1.  Bellringer

2.  Continue lesson 5.1

MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Students graph quadratic functions. Students use quadratic functions to solve real-life problems such as finding comfortable temperatures. Students work in pairs to complete problems related to 5.1.
October 17 1.  Bellringer

2.  Students use the distributive property to FOIL two binomials.

MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Student use the distributive property to FOIL two binomials. Students work in pairs to complete problems on worksheet.
Week 10      
October 20 Fall Break! Fall Break! Fall Break!
October 21 Fall Break! Fall Break! Fall Break!
October 22 1.  Bellringer

2.  Check and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 5.1 - Graphing Quadratic Functions

MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Students graph quadratic functions. Students use quadratic functions to solve real-life problems such as finding comfortable temperatures. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 23 1.  Bellringer

2.  Check and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 5.2 - Solving quadratic equations by factoring

MA.B.2.4.1; MA.C.3.4.1; MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students factor quadratic expressions and solve quadratic equations by factoring. Students find zeros of quadratic functions. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 24 1.  Bellringer

2.  Check and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 5.2 - Solving quadratic equations by factoring

MA.B.2.4.1; MA.C.3.4.1; MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students factor quadratic expressions and solve quadratic equations by factoring. Students find zeros of quadratic functions. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
Week 11      
October 27 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Short quiz covering 5.1 and 5.2

MA.B.2.4.1; MA.C.3.4.1; MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students graph quadratic functions. Students factor quadratic expressions and solve quadratic equations by factoring. Students find zeros of quadratic functions. Independent quiz
October 28 Finish quiz - chapter 5 quiz independent quiz
October 29 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss quiz

3.  Lesson - 5.3: Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots

Students solve quadratic equations by finding the square roots. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 30 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson - 5.3: Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots

Students solve quadratic equations by finding the square roots. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
October 31 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson - 5.4: Complex Numbers

MA.A.1.4.1; MA.A.1.4.3; MA.A.2.4.3; MA.C.2.4.1

Student solve quadratic equations with complex solutions and perform operations with complex numbers. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
Week 12      
November 3 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson - 5.4: Complex Numbers

MA.A.1.4.1; MA.A.1.4.3; MA.A.2.4.3; MA.C.2.4.1

Student solve quadratic equations with complex solutions and perform operations with complex numbers. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 4 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 5.5: Completing the Square

MA.A.1.4.1; MA.B.2.4.2; MA.C.3.4.1; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve quadratic equations by completing the square. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 5 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Review 5.1-5.5 for quiz

MA.A.1.4.1; MA.A.1.4.3; MA.A.2.4.3; MA.B.2.4.1;MA.C.2.4.1;  MA.C.3.4.1; MA.C.3.4.2; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students graph quadratic functions. Students factor quadratic expressions and solve quadratic equations by factoring. Students find zeros of quadratic functions. Student solve equations by finding square roots. Student solve quadratic equations with complex solutions and perform operations with complex numbers. Students solve quadratic equations by completing the square. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 6 Chapter 5 Quiz Quiz covering 5.1-5.5 Independent quiz
November 7 1.  Bellringer

2.  Allow students time to finish chapter 5 Quiz

3.  Color using the 4 color theorem

Student uses the 4 color theorem color using 4 color thereom
Week 13      
November 10 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss quiz

3.  Lesson -  5.6: The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant

MA.C.3.4.2; MAD.1.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 11 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson -  5.6: The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant

MA.C.3.4.2; MAD.1.4.2; MA.D.2.4.2

Students solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. Students use the quadratic formula in real-life situations, such as finding the speed and durations of a thrill ride. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 12 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Review for chapter 5 Test

See above sections 5.1-5.6 think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 13 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Review for chapter 5 Test

See above sections 5.1-5.6 think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 14 Chapter 5 Test Chapter 5 Test Independent Test
Week 14      
November 17 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss chapter 5 test and chapter review

See above sections 5.1-5.6 think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 18 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss chapter 5 test and chapter review

See above sections 5.1-5.6 think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 19 Chapter 5 Re-Test Independent Test Independent Test
November 20 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss test

3.  Lesson 6.1 - Using properties of exponents

MA.A.1.4.4; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students use properties of exponents to evaluate and simplify expressions involving powers. Students use exponents and scientific notation to solve real-life problems. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 21 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Lesson 6.2 - Evaluating and Graphing Polynomial Functions

MA.A.2.4.1; MA.A.4.4.1; MA.D.1.4.1; MA.D.2.4.2

Students evaluate a  polynomial function. Students graph a polynomial function. think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
Week 15      
November 24 1.  Bellringer

2.  Review and discuss homework

3.  Review sections 6.1-6.2 for quiz

Review sections 6.1-6.2 think aloud, visualize (powerpoint with interwrite), summarize, re-tell
November 25 Chapter 6 Quiz (6.1-6.3) Independent Quiz Independent Quiz
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