LAP Chapter 5 Algebra 2
In this chapter the student will reviews and extends the students’ knowledge of operations on monomials and polynomials. The students will learn
1. simplify expressions containing monomials, polynomials, radicals, complex numbers and rational exponents
2. factor polynomials
3. solve equations containing radicals
1st HALF
10/27 The student will learn the definition of a monomial and the properties of monomials. HOMEWORK: p.259#21—57 multiples of 3
10/28 The student will learn to add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. HOMEWORK: p.264-265#24—57 multiples of 3
10/29 The student will learn to divide polynomials using long division. HOMEWORK: p.271#15—31 odd
11/1 The student will to divide using synthetic division. HOMEWORK: p.271#33—42 all
11/2 The student will correct his test from Chapter 4, and he will review both ways of dividing polynomials. HOMEWORK: p.886 Lesson 5-3 #(long)1, 5, 8, 9, 13, (synthetic)16—18, 20, 21
11/3 The student will learn to factor with the GCF, factor by grouping and the difference of squares. HOMEWORK: Worksheet
11/4 The student will learn to factor trinomials. HOMEWORK: Worksheet
11/5 The student will show their knowledge on a quiz. HOMEWORK: none
11/8 The student will review for tomorrow’s test. HOMEWORK: Worksheet
11/9 The student will display his knowledge on a test. HOMEWORK: None
2nd Half
11/12 The student will learn to simplify radical expression and to multiply radical expressions HOMEWORK: Worksheet
11/15 The student will learn to add and subtract radical expressions. HOMEWORK: Worksheet
11/16 The student will learn to rationalize the denominator of a fraction containing a radical expression. HOMEWORK: Worksheet
11/17 The student will complete an in class assignment over radical expressions. HOMEWORK: Complete Worksheet
11/18 The student will display his knowledge on a quiz. HOMEWORK: None
11/19 The student will learn to solve equations with radicals. HOMEWORK: p.307#23—25, 30, 31, 34, 37
11/22 The student will learn use rational exponents for radical expression. HOMEWORK: Worksheet
11/23 The student will complete an in class assignment. HOMEWORK: Have a Happy Turkey Day!
11/29 The student will learn to simplify square roots containing negative radicands and to add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers. HOMEWORK: p.314-315#21—63 multiples of 3
11/30 The student will learn to simplify rational expressions with complex numbers in the denominator. HOMEWORK: p.320#17—45 odd
12/1 The student will correct his first test from Chapter 5. HOMEWORK: TBA
12/2 The student will review for tomorrow’s test. HOMEWORK: Worksheet
12/3 The student will display his knowledge on a test. HOMEWORK: None