Algebra 2, Part 1 (ALG-055)
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Course Learning Outcomes
Course Materials
Assignments
Exams
Grading
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Prerequisite
Algebra 1 Part 1 and Algebra 1 Part 2 or equivalent.
Course Learning Outcomes
Algebra 2 part 1 covers three major concepts of upper algebra skills including polynomials, functions, and exponential equations. Along with learning these three pieces of knowledge, the course will also have you develop 21st Century Skills in Idea Design and Refinement as well as the attribute of courage.
Algebra 2, Part 1 is designed to deepen your understanding of solving advanced equations as well as learn to identify key features and graph many functions. The course has been divided into three major sections so by the end of the course diligent students will be able to master the following skills.
Polynomials: operate, factor, and solve equations using polynomials
Key Features of Functions: solve and graph polynomial functions, rational functions and absolute value functions
Radical, Exponential and Log Functions:solve and graph radical functions, exponential functions, and logarithm functions
Course Materials
All the materials you need are included in the course. You do not have to buy any additional textbooks.
Students may use a handheld graphing or scientific calculator or a Desmos online calculator (found at desmos.com/scientific or desmos.com/calculator only) during the final exam; no other calculator is allowed.
Assignments
This course is divided up into 16 modules with modules 5, 10, and 15 as review and exam modules. Each learning module is split into 4 topics and a review and quiz.
Topic Assignments
There are 48 Topic Assignments, one for each learning topic. These Topic Assignments consist of between 5 and 15 questions that are completed via Derivita, which is embedded in Canvas. You will not need to go to any other website to complete assignments.
Practice Quizzes
At the end of each learning module there will be a practice quiz to help prepare you for the module quiz. These quizzes are not graded, and do not impact your overall course grade.
Module Quizzes
In addition to practice quizzes at the end of each module, there will also be a graded quiz. While module quizzes can not be resubmitted for a fee, they will allow for two attempts on each question. If you miss the first problem in a question you will have only 1 more attempt at a second similar problem. You can use your content guide as reference. These quizzes are graded and are calculated into your overall course grade.
Projects and Presentation
Projects: You will be working on your project at the end of each module through the completion of application problems. Each project is divided into 3 parts, which you will submit before the unit exam.
Final Project Presentation: Your final assessment will be to present all 3 of your projects and what you did to refine your project after getting feedback from your teacher. This will require a presentation of material where you will need to video yourself initially and provide ID.
Content Guides
You will be asked to complete content guides as you work through the course. These guides will help prepare you for the assessments by creating notes of the essential material provided in the lessons. These guides can be used on your module quizzes and exams.
Content guide templates are provided in every learning modules and are to be submitted before each unit exam. Modules 1-4 content guides are submitted in Module 5. Modules 6-9 content guides are submitted in Module 10. Modules 11-14 content guides are submitted in Module 15.
Exams
You will complete 3 unit exams for this course and one comprehensive, proctored final exam. The mid-course quiz can not be resubmitted for a fee, but like module quizzes, they allow for two attempts on each question.
Grading
Your grade in this course will be based on these assignments and exams:
14 Module Application Problem Assignments
2 Application Projects
1 Mid Course Quiz
1 Final Exam*
* You must pass the final exam with at least a 60% to earn credit for the course.
Grade Scale
Your letter grade is calculated according to these percentages.
| A | 93% - 100% |
| A- | 90% - 92% |
| B+ | 87% – 89% |
| B | 83% - 86% |
| B- | 80% - 82% |
| C+ | 77% - 79% |
| C | 73% - 76% |
| C- | 70% - 72% | D+ | 67% - 69% |
| D | 63% - 66% |
| D- | 60% - 62% |
| F (fail) | 0% - 59% |
Getting Help
Please use the help menu in this course to contact Academy of America or your instructor. You can find information about tutoring available to Academy of America students on the Tutoring website.
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Course Policies
For information about how long you have to complete the course, resubmitting assignments, retaking exams, and other questions, please see Academy of America’s Policies.