Westmoreland County Public Schools
High School Curriculum

Algebra II Units - Conics


Algebraic Concepts

    Systems of Equations: Linear/Non-Linear
The learner will be able to apply graphing calculators to illustrate graphs, and to help in predicting the number of solutions to systems of equations that may be linear or non-linear. (AII.12; AII.13; AII.14).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Basic Math Super Star Teachers H.S.Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Sup. Star T. Alg. II (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Quadratic Equations: Systems
The learner will be able to find, and verify using technology, solutions for both quadratic-quadratic and quadratic-linear systems (AII.14).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Basic Math Super Star Teachers H.S.Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Sup. Star T. Alg. II (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Systems of Equations: Linear/Quadratic
The learner will be able to solve a system of equations involving both linear and quadratic equations algebraically and graphically. (AII.14).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Basic Math Super Star Teachers H.S.Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Sup. Star T. Alg. II (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
Use appropriate materials for the unit/student.
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  

Calculus and Pre-Calculus

    Conic Sections: Sketch Curve
The learner will be able to sketch curves of conic sections using their characteristics and transformations (h,k form). (AII.18).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Basic Math Super Star Teachers H.S.Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Sup. Star T. Alg. II (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Conic Sections: Graphs/Equations
The learner will be able to identify the conic section corresponding to a given equation using characteristics and transformations (h,k form). (AII.18).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Basic Math Super Star Teachers H.S.Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Sup. Star T. Alg. II (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  
    Conic Sections: Graph
The learner will be able to graph the following conic sections within the coordinate plane: circle, ellipse, parabola, and hyperbola (AII.18).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
- Algebra I Super Star Teachers High School Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra Smart (A-E), The Princeton Review, Unknown, Library Resource Room [Software]
- Algebra:The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Basic Math Super Star Teachers H.S.Series (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Math Office [Software]
- Pre-Alg: The Standard Deviants (1-2), Cerebellum Corp., 1998, Math Office [Video]
- Sup. Star T. Alg. II (1-4), The Teaching Company, 1994, Library Resource Room [Software]
- The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Prentice Hall, 1995, Math Office [Books]
Unit Assessment Resources
- Glencoe Algebra II: Integration, Applications, Connections, McGraw Hill, 1998, Classroom [Textbook]
- Algebra Tiles, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
Algebra Blocks are also available.
- Developing Skills in Algebra (A-C), Dale Seymour Publications, 1984, Classroom [Work Books]
- Math Dept. Resource Book - Algebra II, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Resource Notebook]
- MIRA's, N/A, N/A, Math Office [Manipulative]
- Pizzazz, N/A, N/A, Classroom [Work Books]
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
- Skills Connection, EdVision, 2001, Classroom - Computer [Tests]
- Boxer Intermediate Algebra, Boxer Learning, 1998, Classroom - Computer [Books]
- Boxer Introductory Algebra 2.0, Boxer Learning, 1997, Classroom - Computer [Software]
- Intelligent Tutor: Algebra, Intelligent Software, Inc., Unknown, Math Office [Software]
  

Technology

    Exploring: Functions/Technology
The learner will be able to explore functions using calculators and computers (All.9).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
Unit Assessment Resources
- TI-83 Graphing Calculators, Texas Instrument, N/A, Classroom [Calculator]
  

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