Course Syllabus

Syllabus Algebra 2B

Welcome

Welcome to Algebra 2B! We’re so glad you’re here.

Every lesson is designed to help you grow as a thinker, problem solver, and global learner. As a Mizzou Academy global student, you will complete lessons and assignments on your own schedule, interacting with course content, participating in interactives, and completing practice activities, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams.

To stay on track, we recommend using a pacing guide. You can find more information about pacing in the Course Resources section, along with helpful tools, technology support, and tips for online learning success.

As you begin, remember that online learning requires both independence and communication. Be curious, stay organized, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your teacher if you need support.

We’re excited to learn with you, and we’re happy you’re part of our Mizzou Academy community! 

Pacing

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.

This course is asynchronous, meaning you can complete lessons and assignments at your own pace.

Most students spend approximately 10 hours per lesson interacting with course content, participating in interactive activities, and completing practice exercises, as well as drafting and revising assignments, preparing for quizzes and assessments, and taking exams. Your time may vary depending on your goals and learning style. 

We encourage you to work at a consistent pace, allowing time to absorb new ideas, build skills, and reflect on what you’ve learned. Use a pacing guide to plan ahead, stay organized, and finish strong. 

Course Description

This course continues from Algebra 2A.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra I and Geometry, and Algebra 2A.

The principal goal of this course is to lay a foundation for College Algebra. If there is a topic that you are not completely confident about, spend more time on it. The remainder of the course builds on the foundation laid in Algebra I. 

 

Course Essential Questions

 

 Essential Question

How can we use non-linear models and data analysis to predict outcomes and describe the shape of the world around us?

Course Overview

Lesson

Objectives

Quiz

Assignment

1: Roots and Radicals

1.1a Simplify expressions with roots
1.1b Estimate and approximate roots
1.1c Simplify variable expressions with roots
1.2a Use the Product Property to simplify radical expressions
1.2b Use the Quotient Property to simplify radical expressions
1.3a Simplify expressions with a to the power of 1 over n end exponent
1.3b Simplify expressions with a to the power of m over n end exponent
1.3c Use the properties of exponents to simplify expressions with rational exponents

20 multiple-choice questions 

No Assignment

2: More with Roots and Radicals

2.1a Add and subtract radical expressions2.1b Multiply radical expressions2.1c Use polynomial multiplication to multiply radical expressions2.2a Divide radical expressions2.2b Rationalize a one term denominator2.2c Rationalize a two term denominator2.3a Solve radical equations2.3b Solve radical equations with two radicals2.3c Use radicals in applications
2.4a Evaluate a radical function
2.4b Find the domain of a radical function
2.4c Graph radical functions

20 multiple-choice questions 

No Assignment

3: Solving Quadratic Equations

3.1a Solve quadratic equations of the form ax2 = k using the Square Root Property3.1b Solve quadratic equations of the form a(xh)2 = k using the Square Root Property3.2a Complete the square of a binomial expression3.2b Solve quadratic equations of the form by completing the square3.2c Solve quadratic equations of the form by completing the square3.3a Solve quadratic equations using the Quadratic Formula3.3b Use the discriminant to predict the number and types of solutions of a quadratic equation3.3c Identify the most appropriate method to use to solve a quadratic equation3.4a Solve quadratic equations in quadratic form
3.5a Solve applications modeled by quadratic equations

20 multiple-choice questions 

Assignment 1: Lessons 1-3

There are 5 questions on this assignment, worth 5 points each, for a total of 25 points.

4: Graphing Quadratic Functions and Quadratic Inequalities

4.1a Recognize the graph of a quadratic function4.1b Find the axis of symmetry and vertex of a parabola4.1c Find the intercepts of a parabola
4.1d Graph quadratic functions using properties
4.1e Solve maximum and minimum applications
4.2a Graph quadratic functions of the form f(x) = x2 + k4.2b Graph quadratic functions of the form f(x) = (xh)24.2c Graph quadratic functions of the form f(x) = ax2
4.2d Graph quadratic functions using transformations
4.2e Find a quadratic function from its graph
4.3a Solve quadratic inequalities graphically
4.3b Solve quadratic inequalities algebraically

20 multiple-choice questions 

No Assignment

5: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

5.1a Find and evaluate composite functions5.1b Determine whether a function is one-to-one5.1c Find the inverse of a function5.2a Graph exponential functions5.2b Solve exponential equations5.2c Use exponential models in applications5.3a Convert between exponential and logarithmic form5.3b Evaluate logarithmic functions5.3c Graph logarithmic functions
5.3d Solve logarithmic equations
5.3e Use logarithmic models in applications
5.4a Use the properties of logarithms
5.4b Use the Change of Base Formula
5.5a Solve logarithmic equations using the properties of logarithms
5.5b Solve exponential equations using logarithms
5.5c Use exponential models in applications

20 multiple-choice questions 

Assignment 2: Lessons 4-5

There are 5 questions on this assignment, worth 5 points each, for a total of 25 points.

Midterm Exam

6: Conic Sections

6.1a Use the Distance Formula6.1b Use the Midpoint Formula6.1c Write the equation of a circle in standard form
6.1d Graph a circle6.2a Graph vertical parabolas6.2b Graph horizontal parabolas6.2c Solve applications with parabolas6.3a Graph an ellipse with center at the origin6.3b Find the equation of an ellipse with center at the origin6.3c Graph an ellipse with center not at the origin6.3d Solve applications with ellipses6.4a Graph a hyperbola with center at the origin6.4b Graph a hyperbola with center (hk)6.4c Identify conic sections by their equations
6.5a Solve a system of nonlinear equations using graphing
6.5b Solve a system of nonlinear equations using substitution
6.5c Solve a system of nonlinear equations using elimination
6.5d Use a system of nonlinear equations to solve applications

20 multiple-choice questions 

No Assignment 

7: Sampling and Data

7.1a Identify and differentiate between populations and samples7.1b Identify and differentiate between statistics and parameters7.1c Identify and differentiate between variables and data7.2a Identify and differentiate between quantitative and qualitative data7.2b Identify and differentiate between quantitative discrete and quantitative continuous data7.2c Identify appropriate graphs for qualitative data
7.2d Identify types of samples
7.3a Identify and differentiate between levels of measurement7.3b Find frequencies, relative frequencies, and cumulative relative frequencies
7.4a Identify explanatory and response variables in experiments7.4b Identify treatments in experiments7.4c Identify lurking variables in experiments7.4d Differentiate between observational studies and experiments

20 multiple-choice questions 

No Assignment

8: Descriptive Statistics and the Normal Distribution

8.1a Determine quartiles and interquartile range (IQR)8.1b Identify outliers8.1c Determine percentiles8.2a Determine the mean of a sample and population8.2b Determine the median of a sample and population8.2c Determine the mode of a sample and population8.3a Determine the standard deviation of a sample and population8.3b Determine z-scores to compare values from different data sets8.4a Determine z-scores to determine standard deviations from the mean in normal distributions8.4b Apply the Empirical Rule to determine the values within percentages from the mean8.5a Find the probability of ranges of values in a normal distribution
8.5b Find the percentile of values in a normal distribution

20 multiple-choice questions 

Assignment 3: Lessons 6-8

There are 5 questions on this assignment, worth 5 points each, for a total of 25 points.

9: Probability Topics

9.1a Identify and describe sample spaces and events9.1b Find basic probabilities (including conditional)9.2a Identify independent events9.2b Identify mutually exclusive events9.2c Determine the probability of events in simple experiments Find the least common denominator of rational expressions9.2d Determine conditional probabilities9.3a Apply the multiplication rule to find probabilities9.3b Apply the addition rule to find probabilities

20 multiple-choice questions 

No Assignment

10: Confidence Intervals

10.1a Calculate the confidence interval for a population mean (known standard deviation)10.1b Interpret the confidence interval for a population mean (known standard deviation)10.1c Calculate error bound (margin of error) for a population mean (known standard deviation)10.2a Calculate the confidence interval for a population mean (unknown standard deviation)10.2b Interpret the confidence interval for a population mean (unknown standard deviation)10.2c Calculate error bound (margin of error) for a population mean (unknown standard deviation)10.3a Calculate the confidence interval for a population proportion10.3b Calculate error bound (margin of error) for a population proportion
10.3c Calculate the sample size needed for a specific error bound (margin of error)

20 multiple-choice questions 

Assignment 4: Lessons 9-10

There are 5 questions on this assignment, worth 5 points each, for a total of 25 points.

Final Exam

Exam Matrix

You are required to take two proctored exams for this course.

See the "About Exams" in the policies section for additional information on exams at Mizzou Academy.

Exam Matrix

Midterm Exam (covers Lessons 1–5)

Final Exam (covers Lessons 6-10)

When to Request an Exam

Once you have completed Lesson 5.

Once you have completed Lesson 10.

Questions and Type

45 multiple-choice

5 free-response

45 multiple-choice

5 free-response

Points Possible

Multiple Choice: 180 points
Free-Response: 45 points

Multiple Choice: 180 points
Free-Response: 45 points

Time Limit

Multiple Choice: 2.5 hours

Free Response: No Time Limit

Multiple Choice: 2.5 hours

Free Response: No Time Limit

What to Bring to the Exam Site

You are allowed to use the following during the exam:

  • Calculator – basic scientific only (NO GRAPHING OR PROGRAMMABLE SCIENTIFIC CALCULATORS ALLOWED)

  • Scratch paper and/or graphing paper- For online proctoring, you must should have a paper shredder available and shred it in front of the online proctor at the end of the exam; for face-to-face proctoring your proctor must take your notes at the end of the exam and dispose or shred.

Personal whiteboard and tissue/eraser (recommended small-tip marker like a pen) - You will erase the board in front of the proctor at the end of the exam.

 

Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on submitted work and exams. The available points are distributed as follows:

Source Available Points
Lesson Assignments 100
Lesson Quizzes 200
Midterm Exam 225
Final Exam 225
Total 750

 

Textbook & Technology Requirements

To fully participate, make sure you have:

  • A computer that meets our Mizzou Academy technology requirements
  • A microphone and webcam for recording audio and video assignments
  • Any other required textbooks or materials for the course

Textbook

There is no textbook for this course.

Materials

A graphing calculator is helpful but not required for the course, and its use is NOT ALLOWED on the midterm and final exams. A basic calculator is strongly suggested.

Technology

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

  • audio and video recording capabilities (e.g., smartphone, camera)

If you ever have trouble accessing course materials or recording tools, reach out to your teacher for support. We are here to help!

Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.

Canvas Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.

Course Summary:

Course Summary
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