Algebra II & Honors

2021-2022

Course Overview

If you ever wonder how we can apply math into our real life, this course will help you to find
the answer for that. This course will give opportunities for developing students’ conceptual
understanding while applying those concepts to try and represent real world events.
Algebra II will help to build students critical thinking skills, logical reasoning, and develop
problem solving skills. We will also learn about calculating projectile motion which will help
those who are eager to move on to the next stage of Angry Bird game or how to use
exponential functions to make sound financial decisions along with many other topics. From
this course students will develop further understanding of mathematical concepts through
collaborative and inquiry based learning which will help prepare them for future math
classes and problems that arise in their life.

Skills and Knowledge

● Interpret and apply functions to real world problems

● Create models to make educated guesses
● Communicate mathematical ideas in order to solve problems
● Use reasoning to work through problems and explain solutions
● Graphs of equations and methods to manipulate equations
● Investigate and infer about their surroundings through samples

Resources and Text

● Students will have access to the Algebra 2 textbook (Houghton, Mifflin,

Harcourt) digitally
● Graphing Calculator equivalent to a TI-84
● Google Application will be the main way of communication for the class
● Desmos will be used for in class activities and graphing
● Writing device and notebook for daily notes
Communication
Our focus is to support you in improving your mastery of the standards being taught.
Discussions about learning should focus on a student’s current level of mastery in relation to the
standards. Questions about grades, percentages, or GPA will not be entertained.

It is important that you get to know your teachers and help them to get to know you while
communicating in a respectful manner. Active participation is essential to successfully mastering
content and concept:. Raise your hand in class, ask questions, and collaborate with your peers.
If you are not face-to-face, use email with a correct greeting and closing when communicating
with your teachers.

If you have questions about your learning, it is your responsibility to set up a meeting with your
teacher who will help to clarify your current state of mastery, to provide suggestions, and to
make recommendations for continued improvement.

Academic Support
Students who are called to academic support are obligated to attend. Failure to attend may
result in a referral to the HS administration office.

Academic Grading and Reporting

The academic year is divided into two semesters. Progress reports (Q1 and Q3) will be issued
mid-semester with report cards being issued at the end of each semester. Letter grades are
based on your demonstration of understanding of the academic standards only. (Please see the
section below for a description of how the Learning Behaviors are now reported). KISJ employs
a system of standards-based grading and uses a four-point scale to evaluate academic
standards.

KISJ High School Assessment Policy

Assessment: KISJ is a standards referenced grading school. KISJ uses a four point scale to
evaluate academic standards.

Assessing Standards
Any assessment that counts towards the final grade must have a minimum one academic
standard attached to it.
● Academic standards are graded from 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest)
● Any assessment that counts towards the final course grade must be given a letter
grade according to the proficiency to grade scale.
● Formative assessments that do not count towards the final course grade may or
may not be given a letter grade at the teacher’s discretion.
4 Point Mastery Assessment Standards
Proficiency Beginning Approaching Proficient Exemplary
Level 1 2 3 4

Descriptions Student has yet to Student demonstrates Student demonstrates Student demonstrates
demonstrate basic basic proficiency of a independent mastery of the grade
proficiency in the part of, or proficiency in the level standard with
grade level standard. inconsistently grade level standard. high levels of fluency
demonstrates and consistency.
The student’s independent The student
performance is proficiency in, the consistently grasps The student applies
inconsistent, even standard. and applies the key and may extend the
with guidance and concepts, processes, key concepts,
support. The student grasps and skills with limited processes, and skills
and applies some of errors. of the grade level.
Product/evidence of the key concepts,
learning is processes, and skills,
task-specific and but with significant
inconsistent. errors.

Grades
Letter grades are used to summarize the assessment of benchmark performance in each
course according to teacher assessed proficiency levels. Students will have at least one
opportunity every two weeks for assessment and feedback. This assessment may be informal
(i.e. an exit card, graded warm-up or homework) or formal (i.e. a quiz, test or project). This work
will be graded, entered into PowerSchool, and returned within no more than two weeks from the
submission date. This enables students to have multiple opportunities over time to show
mastery of standards. Additionally, timely feedback will provide students with specific skills and
areas to improve as they continue to work toward proficiency.

Proficiency to Grade Scale

4 Exemplary A+, A

3 Proficient A-, B+, B, B-

2 Approaching C+, C, C-

1 Beginning D+, D, D-

0 Incomplete I/F

Assessment Categories
There are two categories of assessments used at KISJ: Assessment and Final Exam.
● The assessment category carries a weight of 80% towards the final grade and
includes all assignments (graded or ungraded) except for the final exam.
● The final assessment category carries a weight of 20% towards the final course
grade.
Major, Minor Assignments & Points
There are two types of assessments outside of the final exam: Major and Minor.
● Major assignments are large: end of unit type exams, labs, projects, etc.
● Minor assignments are smaller: homework, quizzes, in-class, exit-cards,
formative type works.
● The number of points assigned to a single assessment is at the discretion of the
teacher. However, one of four-point totals must be assigned to assignments:
10pts. / 5pts. / 3pts. / 1pt.
● Teachers must record a minimum of 2 major (5 or 10 pt.) and 5 other (1, 3, or 5
pt.) assessments per quarter in PowerSchool.

Late work
Major Assignments:
Major assessments that a teacher will allow to be revised, corrected, or re-done will receive a
maximum score of B- for the reassessed work.
● For major assessments such as tests, projects, presentations, or labs, teachers must
decide whether or not reassessment is possible and alert students at the onset of the
unit.
● If not clearly stated as re-assessable, major assessments will not be reassessed.
● Students must contact the instructor within a calendar week of the grade being posted in
PowerSchool or shared back on Google Classroom to make arrangements with the
instructor to be eligible for reassessment.
● Additionally, all work given prior to the original major assessment must have been
completed and turned in on time in order for reassessment to occur.
● Teachers may require a reteaching session or provide a relearning assignment that is
mandatory before students are able to reassess.
● Students will retake the reassessment in a timely manner as determined by the teacher,
the retake may not occur outside of the quarter in which the original work was assigned,
nor will it occur more than one week past the end of the unit.
● The teacher should determine and share a set final deadline for accepting late major
assessments for credit.
● No work will be accepted outside of the quarter in which the assessment occurred.
● Major assignments, such as projects or essays, that are reassessed or turned in late will
automatically be considered for a maximum grade of B-.

Minor Assignments
1 and 3 point assessments do not represent the final opportunity for a student to show
proficiency of a standard and so do not merit reassessment. Minor work assigned as
homework will be graded according to the following policy:
● Minor assessment homework turned in by a time designated by the teacher as the due
date will receive full credit in terms of the final letter grade (A,B,C).
● Minor assessment homework turned in after the due date and before the beginning of
the next class period will receive a maximum letter grade of C.
● Work turned in after the beginning of the class period following the assignment’s original
due date, and before the unit's final assessment, will receive a grade of F.
● Work not turned in will receive an NG.
● Teachers will not accept minor assignments after a unit’s final Major assessment (exam,
test, project, essay, etc.).
 ● No work will be accepted outside of the quarter in which the assessment occurred.

Homework
Homework is designed to support the learning that takes place in the classroom. All homework
and due dates will be posted on the class calendar for the course. Work not turned in on time is
subject to the late policy. Homework, whether graded or not, is intended to support a student’s
understanding of the material and provide practice to support mastery of the standard.
Homework completion is the first step in the process of learning and achieving mastery of the
standards.

Additional Help
With prior arrangement, students may request academic support during Study Hall. Students
may not just show up at a teacher’s door during their study hall and expect a teacher to be
available without prior approval. Teachers are available most days until 4:20 pm to support
students.
You are also expected to make use of the regular, scheduled Academic Support opportunities
the school offers on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and your presence will be demanded if
you are failing to achieve the standards set. Students must be proactive in scheduling other
additional time with their teachers.

Reporting
The final course letter grade will be reported via a transcript. In addition to the normal letter
grade, there will be a second report which will include our assessment of the Learning
Behaviors standards scores for this course. The KISJ Learning Behaviors include: Respect,
Responsibility, Communication, and Collaboration. This will also be reported to universities or
other educational institutions.

Final Course Letter Grade will be determined as follows:

80% Assessments
20% Semester/Final exam

Semester exams are to be kept secure and confidential to ensure their integrity. A student’s
mastery is shown in terms of a grade on the semester exam. If a student seeks out feedback, a
teacher may share recommended topics or units to review.

Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is at the heart of KISJ’s commitment to academic excellence. As an
educational institution, we strive to develop student abilities and can only achieve that goal if
assessed work is authentic. Honesty and openness are among our highest values and
students must take full responsibility for their own integrity. It is each student’s responsibility
to represent themselves in the best possible way at all times, which includes the submission
of original work that has been produced equitably.

KIS Jeju is committed to educating students about the ways academic integrity violations
may occur and how to avoid such situations. We take this responsibility in it’s full scope of
obligations and will provide all students with the necessary tools to be successful in our
educational program.

Definitions
Under this policy, plagiarism is defined as:
1. Producing a piece of writing or other work reflecting the unauthorized use, or close
imitation, of another person’s work.
2. Use of another person’s ideas or language without proper authorization or credit
given.

Under this policy, cheating is defined as:

1. A violation of rules or regulations.
2. To practice deceit or commit a breach of confidence in order to obtain an unfair
advantage.
3. Attempting an assessment or test in a dishonest way; submitting work that was not
completed by yourself or completed with the unfair aid of technology, another person,
or other resources.

Testing Protocols for Students

● During an assessment, students may only have access to items, physical and digital,
that have been explicitly approved by the course instructor.
● Students may not leave the testing room for any reason during an assessment. If a
student does leave the room, they automatically forfeit the time remaining to finish the
examination.
● Students may not interact with anyone, for any reason, unless it has been explicitly
approved by the exam proctor.
● Any breach of testing protocols will be considered cheating.

Plagiarism Resources and Support

Below are useful resources where you can get answers to your questions about academic
integrity.

● Owl Purdue
● Scribbr.com

Common Language Use

English is the common language used at KISJ and should be spoken as a way to include all
present. Students must speak English when in academic spaces or are in the presence of other
native-language speakers.

***It is the student’s duty to understand and abide by the policies of KIS Jeju. A lack of
knowledge or understanding of the policies above does not omit students from being
held responsible for them.
 Unit 1: Functions

Standards Essential Questions

● MATH.G10.7.13.1.A Write a function that ● Why are relations and

describes a relationship between two functions represented in
quantities multiple ways?
● MATH.G10.7.11.1B Graph functions ● How are the properties of
expressed symbolically and show key functions and functional
features of the graph, by hand in simple operations useful?
cases, and using technology for more ● How are domain and range
complicated cases related to transformation in
● MATH.G10.7.13.2A Find inverse functions functions?

Unit 2: Quadratics & Conic Sections

Standards Essential Questions

● MATH G10.5.3.3.A Solve quadratic ● What limitations do

equations with real coefficients that have quadratics have when
complex solutions. modeling motion?
● MATH G10.8.8.1.A Derive the equation of a ● How can quadratics be used
circle given center and radius using the to model real world events?
Pythagorean Theorem; complete the square ● Why can you get complex
to find the center and radius of a circle given solutions to quadratic
by an equation equations?
● MATH G10.8.8.2.A Derive the equation of a ● What type of conic sections
parabola given a focus and directrix. are best for construction?
● What is the importance of
imaginary numbers in the
real world?

Unit 3: Polynomials

Standards Essential Questions

● MATH G10.7.4.1.A Identify zeros of ● How do polynomial functions
polynomials when suitable factorizations are model real-world problems
defined by the polynomial and their solutions?
● MATH G.10.7.3.2.A Prove polynomial ● Why are complex numbers
identities and use them to describe necessary for solving
numerical relationships polynomial equations?
● What is the importance of
factoring?

Unit 4: Rational & Radical Functions

Standards Essential Questions

● MATH.G9.4 Move flexibly between multiple ● Why do extraneous solutions

representations to solve problems, model sometimes arise when
mathematical ideas, and to communicate solving rational equations?
solution strategies ● Why do asymptotes exist?
● MATH G10.7.11B STEM Graph functions ● How are expressions
expressed symbolically and show key involving radicals and
features of the graph by hand, in simple exponents related?
cases, and using technology for more
complicated cases
● MATH G10.7.13.2A Find inverse functions
● MATH G10.7.13.STEM.B Verify by
composition that one function is the inverse
of another

Unit 5: Sequences & Series

Standards Essential Questions

● MATH G.10.7.14.2.C Write arithmetic and ● Is a sequence a function?

geometric sequences both recursively and ● How can different
with an explicit formula calculations with an
● MATH G.10.7.14.2.C Write arithmetic and arithmetic or geometric
geometric sequences both recursively and sequence be used in the real
with an explicit formula world?
● MATH G10.7.2.STEM.C Derive the formula ● How can you recognize an
for the sum of a finite geometric series and arithmetic sequence from its
use the formula to solve problems graph?

Unit 6: Exponential & Logarithmic Functions

Standards Essential Questions

● MATH G10.7.1.6.2.B Observe using graphs ● How do logarithmic functions

and tables that a quantity increasing and exponential functions
exponentially eventually exceeds a quantity help to model financial
increasing linearly, quadratically, or as a transactions?
polynomial function ● How are expressions
● MATH G10.7.11B STEM Graph functions involving exponents and
expressed symbolically and show key logarithms related?
features of the graph by hand, in simple
cases, and using technology for more
complicated cases

Unit 7: Trigonometry

Standards Essential Questions

● G10.7.1.7.1.A Explain how the unit circle in ● Differentiate between radians

the coordinate plane enables the extension and degrees: How do they
of trigonometric functions to all real differ? How are they similar?
numbers, interpreted as radian measures of ● What do trigonometric
angles traversed counterclockwise around functions reveal?
the unit circle ● What are the advantages and
● G10.8.7.A.STEM Derive using similarity the disadvantages of using
fact that the length of the arc intercepted by trigonometric functions for
an angle is proportional to the radius, and building?
define radian measure of the angle as the
constant of proportionality, derive the
formula for the area of a sector
● G10.7.1.7.STEM.A Use special triangles to
determine geometrically the values of sine,
cosine, tangent and use the unit circle to
express the values for any real number
● G10.8.6.1.A Understand that by similarity,
side ratios in right triangles are properties of
the angles in the triangle, leading to
definitions of trigonometric ratios for acute
angles