Courses in Mathematics

Mathematics | High School—Algebra III
Course Algebra III, a one-credit course, includes content standards from the 2007 Mississippi Mathematics Framework Revised Pre-Calculus course and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and covers those skills and objectives necessary for success in courses higher than Algebra II and Integrated Mathematics III.
Topics of study include sequences and series, functions, and higher-order polynomials.
Polynomial functions provide the context for higher-order investigations.
Topics are addressed from a numeric, graphical, and analytical perspective.
Technology is to be used to enhance the presentation and understanding of concepts.
The instructional approach should allow students to work collaboratively and cooperatively as they solve routine and non-routine problems.
Communication strategies should include reading, writing, speaking, and critical listening as students present and evaluate mathematical arguments, proofs, and explanations of their reasoning.
Algebra III is typically taken by students who have successfully completed Algebra II and Geometry.

Algebra and Trigonometry with MyLab Math, Robert Blitzer, 6th Edition, Pearson 2018

0134463218 / 9780134463216

Course Algebra II, a one-credit course, includes content standards from the 2007 Mississippi Mathematics Framework Revised Pre-Calculus course and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, and covers those skills and objectives necessary

Building on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students extend their repertoire of functions to include logarithmic, polynomial, rational, and radical functions in the new Common Core AlgebraII course. Students will work closely with the expressions that define the functions, are facile with algebraic manipulations of expressions, and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms.

For the Algebra II course, instructional time will focus on four critical areas:

(1) relate arithmetic of rational expressions to arithmetic of rational numbers;

(2) expand understandings of functions and graphing to include trigonometric functions; 

(3) synthesize and generalize functions and extend understanding of exponential functions to logarithmic functions; and 

(4) relate data display and summary statistics to probability and explore a variety of data collection methods.

Students will learn the practical use of the mathematical skills necessary for pursuing college careers in science, engineering, economics, and general research. Data analysis allows systematic solutions to everyday projects ranging from architectural design to DIY projects of lesser scope.