Algebra 2

Perspective: Since nature has an inherent mathematical component, and God created nature, the study of mathematics is the study of one aspect of God. A good working knowledge of mathematics is necessary in order to function well in our modern technological world. The Christian views mathematics as being part of creation. Man does not invent mathematics, but rather it is a discovery of God's created truth.

Purpose: This course is offered to help students meet their graduation requirements for mathematics. It is also essential that students have a good mastery of algebra before taking advanced science courses. Knowledge of algebra is necessary for the study of such diverse fields as engineering, medicine, business, and architecture.

Objectives and Goals:

1. Review basic concepts learned in Algebra I.
2. Express ideas and quantities with algebraic expressions.
3. Work with first and second-degree equations and inequalities.
4. Work with complex numbers.
5. Learn right triangle trigonometry.
6. Work with vectors in rectangular and polar form.
7. Work with systems of equations.
8. Learn how to solve a variety of word problems, including mixture and uniform motion problems.
9. Learn more basic geometry concepts.

General Outline:

1. Review Algebra I.
2. Introduce a small amount of new material each day.
3. Continual practice and review.
4. Frequent tests covering all that has been learned.

Textbook:

Algebra II (Second Edition), John H. Saxon, Jr., Grassdale Publishers, Inc., 1991.