School District of Upper Moreland Township
2900 Terwood Road
Willow Grove, Pa 19090

Planned Course for Mathematics

Course: Algebra 2 - Honors
Standards: 
NQ   Number and Quantity
A    Algebra
F     Functions
M    Modeling
G    Geometry
SP   Statistics and Probability

Course Description:
The School District of Upper Moreland Township’s Mathematics Program provides courses to meet the educational needs, interests and ability levels of all students.  The middle school and high school courses are designed to apply mathematical ways of thinking to real world situations; they prepare students to think and reason mathematically. Additionally, courses demand that students develop a depth of understanding and ability to apply mathematics to various situations preparing students for future college and career expectations.  

Students in this course will develop a higher degree of skill and accuracy in algebraic techniques and their applications.  The course content is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and consists of the analysis of the complex number system, rational expressions and equations, data analysis and probability, and non-linear functions.  Students will have the opportunity for enriched mathematical study as they learn Algebra 2 concepts in greater depth and at faster pace.
Real-world situations and applications are embedded in the development of mathematical concepts throughout the course. Students are encouraged to purchase the TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator for participation in this course.

Prerequisite(s):  
Score Proficient on the Keystone Algebra Exam; and
Earn a minimum grade of 80% in Geometry – Honors; or
Earn a minimum grade of 90% in Geometry

Specific and measurable objectives to be attained by students:
Specific objectives for this course are aligned to the Common Core State Standards in the scope and sequence document for Algebra 2 - Honors.

Materials:
Text:
Dietiker, Leslie, et al. Core Connections: Algebra 2. 2nd ed. Sacramento, CA: CPM Educational Program, 2013.

Printable Resources: 
Core Connections: Algebra 2 Blackline. Sacramento, CA: CPM Educational Program, 2013.

Technology:
Online support materials from CPM Educational Program: www.cpm.org
TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
TurningPoint Audience Response System
LinkIt!

Other Resources: 
Manipulatives
Teacher created materials
CliffNotes Algebra II Practice Pack

Instructional Activities:
A balanced mathematics program demands the use of a variety of activities to stimulate thinking, conceptualizing, generalizing and problem-solving.  Below is a list of those different activities.

• Differentiation

• Critical Reasoning

• Higher Level Thinking Skills

• Collaboration

• Questioning

• Authentic real-world tasks

• Use of appropriate resources and technology

• Self Assessment

• Reflection

• Modeling

Estimated instructional time to be devoted to achieving objectives: 
Approximately 89 minutes per day on an alternating block schedule.

Procedure for measurement of student progress on attaining objectives: 
Teachers use a variety of assessments to determine student proficiency:

• Formative assessment

• Summative assessment

• Participation/class work

• Group discussion

• Group collaboration

An explanation of how student grades will be determined:
Students will be evaluated in the areas of class work, homework, class participation, tests, quizzes and other performance assessments. Grades will be determined by at least five assignments per marking period.

6-12 Mathematics Committee                                   Planned Course: Algebra 2-H                                 March 2020