Welcome to Westside High School Algebra 2!

Syllabus for Pre-AP Algebra 2 - 2007-2008

1. Syllabus for Pre-AP Algebra 2 (2007-2008)

2. So What? Go Ahead and See What & How You'll Learn Math in AP (Topics Outline for AP Calculus - College Board)

3. Course Outline for Pre-AP Algebra 2 (2007-2008)(Updated: 9.2.2007)

4. AP Avenue: Model TEKS-Aligned Projects That You Can Do To Master Parts of Algebra 2

5. Precalculus Links and Resources for All (2007-2008)

HISD HAPG Materials - High School Math Year At A Glance

Year at a Glance - High School Math

Assignments for Week 1 (August 27th-31st) and Week 2 (9.4.2007-9.8.2007)

Week 1

1. McDougal Littell Resources for Week 1: Two Assignments: 1) AP- Working with Irrational Numbers; 2) Pre-AP Algebra Review * Summer Packet Diagnostic & Test Prep

Week 2: Assignments: Complete your Frayer model for the term "function" using your Math Dictionary in Class to define it and then providing your own examples (graphs, pictures, words, equations and numbers) to personalize it. The Frayer Model can be downloaded here.

2. Daily Work and Warm-Up Problems (GPVAN & The Sweet Sixteen by ROYGBIV)

3. Virtual Enrichment For Algebra 2 Assignments (Quizlab et al)

[Each Pre-AP student has his or her own electronic Quizlab account customized and TEKS-aligned to his or her Algebra 2 needs. All McDougal Littell Assignments Can Be Completed Through Quizlab.]

How to logon to Quizlab:
Go to http://www.quizlab.com/
Click on the Student login link on upper left side.
Then click on Single Class login.
Your Classword will be "Pre-AP#" (i.e. your class period number). If this does not work, type in your ID number.
This is not a breach of confidentiality to give you a general clue. Your current password will be your first initial and some combination of last name letters (see your individual information). You may change your password after tonight. Let me know in advance, please.
Click on the links for Assigned Quizzes et al. Complete the test assigned to you for tonight.
Blog comment or e-mail if there are further questions or wait for the tutorial during class.

4. SAT Fat Cat

5. Laying The Foundation - Activities & Problems of the Week:

Week 1 Activities: Introducing Interval Notation

6. Discovering Advanced Algebra (Key Curriculum Press)

7. Mastery of Linear Functions: Welcome to Market Browser (Download)

Quiz & Other Credits (Listed by Student Selected Alias)

Week One Credits (Cumulative and Itemized)

1. Students Receiving Summer Packet Credit (By Period)

2. Students Receiving Pre-AP Summer Packet Test Credit (Indicates if Passed)

Model Algebra 2 Benchmark Test (Foundation of Functions)(Form A)

Greetings Noble Colleagues, Parents and Students:

The attached offers a sample of what a current
Algebra 2 benchmark might include, based on both TEKS and CLEAR sequencing. Please note that subsequent quizzes, tests and diagnostics will be aligned with both curriculum and client needs and expectations. In any case, hope this helps!

1. Model Benchmark Test (PDF Format)

Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honor Society Links