CP 1  Algebra II and Trigonometry

Mr. Bill Braun

Cp 1 Algebra II and Trigonometry is offered in order to prepare the student for the study of Pre-Calculus during the Senior year. 

Course text:  Algebra II and Trigonometry: Structure and Method by Richard G. Brown and Mary P. Dolciani (1990)

Topics to be studied in this class include:

            Properties of Real Numbers

            Properties of Equality and Order

            Linear Functions and Relations

            Systems of Linear Equations

            Laws of Exponents, Polynomials and Rational Expressions

            Radical Expressions

            Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series

Set of complex numbers

            Sequences and series

            Remainder and factor theorem in solving polynomial equations

            Solving quadratic systems

            Exponents, exponential and logrithmic equations

            Analytic geometry

            Trigonometric functions and equations

            Triangle trigonometry

            Complex numbers and polar coordinates

Practice assignments will be collected and graded on solution presentation and completeness on the following scale:  +: 100,   /:85,  - : 70.  Please refer to the instructor’s web page for a complete listing of each section’s practice problem set and related tutorial links.

A comprehensive final exam will be given each quarter.

The quarter grade will be the average of the following grades:

            Chapter Test Scores (60%)

            Practice assignment average (15%)

            Exam  (25%)

Obviously all students are expected to be in class on time in proper dress code and contribute to a positive learning environment.

Students are welcome to seek tutorial help from the instructor in his office (Room 342) each morning from 6:50 to 7:50 or by appointment after 2:45.