Algebra II - Student Outcomes

The student will...

·         Upon completion of this course, each student will be able to:

o        Understand and use prior knowledge of:

§         Number operations and quantitative reasoning

§         Patterns, relationships and algebraic thinking

§         Geometry and measurement

§         Probability and statistics

o        Utilize:

§         Algebraic thinking and symbolic reasoning

§         Algebraic concepts and relationships to better understand the structure of algebra

o        Analyze a broad variety of relationships utilizing functions and equations as a tool

o        Express generalizations based upon function analysis

o        Use geometric figures to illustrate algebraic relationships

o        Develop algebraic equations and functions to represent geometric figures

o        Model mathematical situations to solve meaningful problems using:

§         A variety of representations

·         Concrete

·         Pictorial

·         Numerical

·         Symbolic

·         Graphical

·         Verbal

§         Tools

§         Technology including

·         Graphing calculators

·         Data collection devices

·         Computers

o        Apply mathematical processes in a variety of problem solving contexts

§         Problem solving strategies

§         Language and communication

§         Justification and proof

o        Use multiple representations in problem solving contexts

§         Technology

§         Applications and modeling

§         Numerical fluency