Pacing Guide for 7-12 Curriculum

Course Title: Algebra II with Trig. Length of Course: 1 st Semester

Week Chapter & Lesson COS Objectives

Welcome and Lesson 3: #26 [F-IF8] *To classify and use properties of real numbers. *To evaluate
Week 1 Diagnostic Test expressions and to combine like terms.
Lesson 1 *Write a function defined by an expression in different but
Lesson 2 equivalent forms to reveal and explain different properties of the
Lesson 3 (2 days) function. [F-IF8]
*To use the rules of exponents.
Week 2 Lab 1 Lesson 4: #23 [F-IF1] * To identify functions and use function notation.
Lesson 4 #28 [F-IF5] *Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where
Lab 2 applicable, to the quantitative relationship it describes.* [F-IF5]
Lesson 5 * Write a function that describes a relationship between two
Lesson 6 quantities.* [F-BF1]
*To use matrices to organize data and to solve problems.
*To calculate percent of change.
Week 3 Lesson 7 Lesson 8: #17 [A-CED2] *To solve linear equations.
(4 days) Lesson 8 Lesson 10: #16 [A-CED1] *To write and use direct variation equations.
Lesson 9 *To multiply matrices.
Lesson 10 *To solve and graph inequalities.
* Create equations in two or more variables to represent
relationships between quantities; graph equations on coordinate
axes with labels and scales. [A-CED2]
*Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them
to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and
quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential
functions. [A-CED1]
Week 4 Review Lesson 11: #9 [A-APR1] *To use Logic and Truth tables.
Test 1 Lesson 12: #17 [A-CED2] * To classify, add, and subtract polynomials.
Performance Task 1 * To solve inverse variation problems. .
Lesson 11 * Create equations in two or more variables to represent
Lesson 12 relationships between quantities; graph equations on coordinate
axes with labels and scales. [A-CED2]

Week 5. Lab 3 Lab 3: #22 [F-IF4] *To graph linear equations.

Lesson 13 #25 [F-IF7] * To find determinants.
Lesson 14 Lesson 13: #24 [F-IF6] *To solve systems of equations by graphing.
Lesson 15 Lesson 15: #21 [A-REI11] *For a function that models a relationship between two
Review quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of
the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a
verbal description of the relationship. Key features include
intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing,
decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and
minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.* [F-IF4]
*Graph functions expressed symbolically, and show key
features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using
technology for more complicated cases. *[F-IF7]
*Calculate and interpret the average rate of change of a function
(presented symbolically or as a table) over a specified interval.
Estimate the rate of change from a graph.* [F-IF6]
*Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs
of the equations y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are the solutions
of the equation f(x) = g(x); find the solutions approximately,
e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make tables of
values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where
f(x) and/or g(x) are linear, polynomial, rational, absolute value,
exponential, and logarithmic functions.* [A-REI11]
Week 6 Test 2 Lesson 17: # 25 [F-IF7b] *To solve systems of equations using Cramer’s Rule.
Performance Task 2 #29 [F-BF3] *To change the line and window of a graph
Lesson 16 *To solve absolute value equations and inequalities.
Lab 4 * Graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-defined
Lesson 17 functions, including step functions and absolute value functions.
[F-IF7b]
* Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k
f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and
negative); find the value of k given the graphs. Experiment with
cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the graph
using technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions
from their graphs and algebraic expressions for them. [F-BF3]

Week 7 Lesson 18 Lesson 19: #7 [A-SSE2] *To calculate with units of measure.
Lesson 19 Lesson 20: #28 [F-IF4] [F- *To multiply polynomials.
Lesson 20 BF1b] *To add, subtract, multiply, and divide functions.
Review * Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite
Test 3 it. [A-SSE2]
* Write a function that describes a relationship between two
quantities.* [F-BF1]
* Combine standard function types using arithmetic operations.
[F-BF1b]
 Performance Task 3 *Be able to solve parametric equations.
Week 8 Investigation 2 *To solve systems of equations using the substitution
(3 days) Lesson 21 method

Week 9 Lab 5 Lesson 22: #22 [F-IF4] *Be able to store and plot lists of data in a graphing
(4 days) Lesson 22 #25 [F-IF7] calculator
Lesson 23 *To analyze continuous, discontinuous, and discrete
Lesson 24 functions.
*To factor polynomials.
*To solve systems of equations using Elimination.
* Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the
graphs of the equations y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are
the solutions of the equation f(x) = g(x); find the solutions
approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the
functions, make tables of values, or find successive
approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or g(x) are
linear, polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential,
and logarithmic functions.* [A-REI11]
* Graph functions expressed symbolically, and show key
features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using
technology for more complicated cases.*
Week 10 Lab 6 Lesson 25: #37 [S-ID4] *To find measures of central tendency and dispersion.
Lesson 25 *Be able to calculate 1 and 2-variable statistical data
Review * Use the mean and standard deviation of a data set to fit
Test 4 it to a normal distribution and to estimate population
Performance Task 4 percentages. Recognize that there are data sets for which
such a procedure is not appropriate. Use calculators,
spreadsheets, and tables to estimate areas under the
normal curve. [S-ID4]
Week 11 Lesson 26 Lesson 26: #16 [A-CED1] *To write the equation of a line.
Lesson 27 Lesson 27: #6 [A-SSE1] [A-SSE1a] *To analyze the graph of a quadratic function.
Lesson 28 #25 [F-IF7] * To simplify rational expressions.
Lesson 29 #26 [F-IF8] *To solve systems of equations in 3 variables.
Lesson 30 #27 [F-IF9]

Lesson 28: #6 {A-SSE1] *To apply transformations to the parabola and to find the
#14 [A-APR6] min and max.
#15 [A-APR7] * Create equations and inequalities in one variable and
Lesson 30: #22 [F-IF4] use them to solve problems. Include equations arising
#29 [F-BF3] from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational
#25 [F-IF7] and exponential functions. [A-CED1]
* Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms
of its context.* [A-SSE1]
* Interpret parts of an expression such as terms, factors,
and coefficients. [A-SSE1a]
* Graph functions expressed symbolically, and show key
features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using
technology for more complicated cases.* [F-IF7]
* Write a function defined by an expression in different
but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different
properties of the function. [F-IF8]
* Compare properties of two functions each represented
in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically
in tables, or by verbal descriptions). [F-IF9]
* Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms;
write a(x)/b(x) in the form q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x),
b(x), q(x), and r(x) are polynomials with the degree of
r(x) less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long
division, or for the more complicated examples, a
computer algebra system. [A-APR6]
* (+) Understand that rational expressions form a system
analogous to the rational numbers, closed under addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division by a nonzero
rational expression; add, subtract, multiply, and divide
rational expressions. [A-APR7]
* For a function that models a relationship between two
quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in
terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key
features given a verbal

description of the relationship. Key features include

intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing,
decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and
minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.*
[F-IF4]
* Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x)
+ k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific values of k (both
 positive and negative); find the value of k given the
graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an
explanation of the effects on the graph using technology.
Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them. [F-BF3]

Week 12 Review Lesson 31: #14 [A-APR6] *To multiply and divide rational expressions.
Test 5 *Be able to graph three linear equations in three variables
Performance Task 5 *Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms;
Investigation 3 write a(x)/b(x) in the form q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x),
Lesson 31 b(x), q(x), and r(x) are polynomials with the degree of
r(x) less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long
division, or for the more complicated examples, a
computer algebra system. [A-APR6]
Week 13 Lesson 32 Lesson 35: #7 [F-BF3] *To solve systems with Matrix inverses.
(4 days) Lesson 33 #11 [A-APR3] * To apply counting principles.
Lesson 34 #22 [F-IF4] *To graph linear equations.
Lesson 35 #25 [F-IF7] *To solve quadratic equations.
* Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to
rewrite it. [A-SSE2]
* Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable
factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct
a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial.
[A-APR3]
* For a function that models a relationship between two
quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in
terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key
features given a verbal

description of the relationship. Key features include

intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing,
decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and
minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.*
[F-IF4]
* Graph functions expressed symbolically, and show key
features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using
technology for more complicated cases.* [F-IF7]
Week 14 Review
(2 days) Test 6
Performance Task 6
(HW)

Lessons 36 Lesson 38: #14 [A-APR6] *To write equations for parallel and perpendicular lines.
Week 15 Lesson 37 *To add and subtract rational expressions.
Lesson 38 *To divide polynomials using long division.
Lesson 39 *To graph linear inequalities in two variables.
Lesson 40 * To simplify radical expressions.
* Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms;
write a(x)/b(x) in the form q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x),
b(x), q(x), and r(x) are polynomials with the degree of r(x)
less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long
division, or for the more complicated examples, a
computer algebra system. [A-APR6]
Week 16 Review *Understanding Cryptography.
Test 7 *To use the Pythagorean theorem and the distance formula
Performance Task 7 to solve problems.
(HW) *To find permutations and combinations.
Investigation 4
Lesson 41
Lab 7
Week 17 Lesson 42 Lab 8: #29 [F-BF3] *To solve systems of linear inequalities.
Lesson 43 Lesson 45: #37 [S-ID4] *To use techniques of rationalizing denominators.
Lesson 44 *To apply linear and median regression.
Lab 8 *To find the line of best fit.
Lesson 45 *Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) +
k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific

values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of

k given the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate
an explanation of the effects on the graph using
technology. Include recognizing even and odd functions
from their graphs and algebraic expressions for them. [F-
BF3]
*(+) Analyze decisions and strategies using probability
concepts (e.g., product testing, medical testing, pulling a
hockey goalie at the end of a game). [S-MD7]
Week 18 Review
(3 days) Exam (Test 8)

Week 19. Performance Task 8 Lesson 46: #34 Alabama *To find trig. functions and their reciprocals.
(2 days) Lesson 46 * Define the six trigonometric functions using ratios of the
sides of a right triangle, coordinates on the unit circle, and
the reciprocal of other functions. (Alabama)

Week 20 Lesson 47 Lesson 47: #25 {F-IF7e] *To graph exponential functions.
(4 days) Lesson 48 #29 [F-BF3] *To simplify complex fractions.
On Core Lesson 3-6 *To use the binomial theorem.
Lesson 49 * Graph exponential and logarithmic functions, showing
intercepts and end behavior, and trigonometric functions,
showing period, midline, and amplitude. [F-IF7e]
* Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x)
+ k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific values of k (both
positive and negative); find the value of k given the
graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an
explanation of the effects on the graph using technology.
Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them. [F-BF3]

Lesson 50 Lesson 50: #30 [F-BF4a] *Be able to find the inverse of a relation and funcction.
Week 21 Review *Be able to find the binomial distribution.
Test 9 * Solve an equation of the form f(x) = c for a simple
Performance Task 9 function f that has an inverse, and write an expression for
Investigation 5 the inverse. [F-BF4a]
Week 22 Lesson 51 Lesson 51: #10 [A-APR2] *Be able to use synthetic division.
(4 days) Lab 9 *Be able to use the trigonometry keys and adjust to a
Lesson 52 trigonometric window in a graphing calculator.
Lesson 53 *Be able to use special right triangles to solve for missing
sides.
*Be able to perform compositions of functions.
* Know and apply the Remainder Theorem: For a
polynomial p(x) and a number a, the remainder on
division by x - a is p(a), so p(a) = 0 if and only if (x - a)
is a factor of p(x). [A-APR2]

Week 23 Lesson 54 Lesson 54: #18 [A-CED3] *Be able to use linear programming.
Lesson 55 #22 [F-IF4] *Be able to find the probability of events.
Review Lesson 55: #44 [S-MD6] * Represent constraints by equations or inequalities, and
Test 10 by systems of equations and/or inequalities, and interpret
Performance Task solutions as viable or nonviable options in a modeling
10 context. [A-CED3]
* For a function that models a relationship between two
quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in
terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key
features given a verbal

description of the relationship. Key features include

intercepts; intervals where the function is increasing,
decreasing, positive, or negative; relative maximums and
minimums; symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.*
[F-IF4]
* (+) Use probabilities to make fair decisions (e.g.,
drawing by lots, using a random number generator). [S-
MD6]
Week 24 Lesson 56 Lesson 58: #7 [A-SSE2] *Be able to find angles of rotation.
Lesson 57 Lesson 59: #26 [F-IF8] *Be able to find exponential growth and decay.
Lesson 58 *Be able to complete the square.
Lesson 59 *Be able to use fractional exponents.
Lesson 60 *Be able to distinguish between mutually exclusive and
independent events.
* Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to
rewrite it. [A-SSE2]
* Write a function defined by an expression in different
but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different
properties of the function. [F-IF8]
To solve radical expressions. To use the Law of Sines.To
use the properties of logarithms. To identify populations
and different types of sampling. To find the discriminant.
To graph radical functions.To use factoring and graphing
to find the roots of a polynomial. To use the Law of
Cosines. To solve quadratic eqns. To understand
piecewise functions.
Week 25 Review *Be able to derive the quadratic formula.
Test 11 *Be able to understand advanced factoring.
Performance Task
11
Investigation 6
Lesson 61
Week 26 Lesson 62 Lesson 62: #1 [N-CN2] *Be able to use complex numbers.
(4 days) Lesson 63 #2 [N-CN2] *Be able to understand the unit circle and radian
Lab 10 #3 [N-CN7] measures.
Lesson 64 #4 [N-CN8] *Be able to use the log keys on a graphing calculator.
#6 [A-SSE1a] *Be able to use the properties of logarithms.

* Know there is a complex number i such that i2 = -1, and

Lesson 63: #32 [F-TF1] every complex number has the form a + bi with a and b
#33 [F-TF2] real. [N-CN1]
#34 Alabama * Use the relation i2 = -1 and the commutative,
Lab 10: #29 [F-BF3] associative, and distributive properties to add, subtract,
and multiply complex numbers. [N-CN2]
* Solve quadratic equations with real coefficients that
have complex solutions. [N-CN7]
* (+) Extend polynomial identities to the complex
numbers. [N-CN8]
* Understand radian measure of an angle as the length of
the arc on the unit circle subtended by the angle. [F-TF1]
* Explain how the unit circle in the coordinate plane
enables the extension of trigonometric functions to all
real numbers, interpreted as radian measures of angles
traversed counterclockwise around the unit circle. [F-
TF2]
* Define the six trigonometric functions using ratios of
the sides of a right triangle, coordinates on the unit circle,
and the reciprocal of other functions. (Alabama)
* Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x)
+ k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific values of k (both
positive and negative); find the value of k given the
graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an
explanation of the effects on the graph using technology.
Include recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them. [F-BF3]
Week 27 Lesson 65 *Be able to use the quadratic formula to solve equations.
Review *Be able to solve polynomial equations.
Test 12
Performance Task
12
Lesson 66

Week 28 Lesson 67 Lesson 68: #45 [S-MD7]

Lesson 68 Lesson 69: #2 [N-CN2] *Be able to find inverse trigonometic functions.
Lesson 69 Lesson 70: #20 [A-RE12] *Be able to find conditional probability.
Lesson 70 *Be able to simplify complex expressions.
Review *Be able to solve radical equations.
* (+) Analyze decisions and strategies using probability
concepts (e.g., product testing, medical testing, pulling a
hockey goalie at the end of a game). [S-MD7]
* Use the relation i2 = -1 and the commutative,
associative, and distributive properties to add, subtract,
and multiply complex numbers. [N-CN2]
* Solve simple rational and radical equations in one
variable, and give examples showing how extraneous
solutions may arise. [A-REI2]

Test 13 Investigation 7: #37 [S-ID4] *Be able to collect data.

Week 29 Performance Task 13 *To use the Law of Sines.
Investigation 7 * Use the mean and standard deviation of a
Lesson 71 data set to fit it to a normal distribution and to
Lesson 72 estimate population percentages. Recognize
that there are data sets for which such a
procedure is not appropriate. Use calculators,
spreadsheets, and tables to estimate areas under
the normal curve. [S-ID4]

Week 30 Graduation Exam

Week
Week 31 Lab 11 Lab 11: #37 [S-ID4] *Be able to calculate confidence intervals.
Lesson 73 Lesson 73: #40 [S-IC3] *Be able to use sampling.
Lesson 74 #41 [S-IC4] *Be able to find the discriminant.
Lesson 75 #42 [S-IC5] *Be able to graph radical functions.
Review #43 [S-IC6] * Use the mean and standard deviation of a
data set to fit it to a normal distribution and to
estimate population percentages. Recognize

that there are data sets for which such a

procedure is not appropriate. Use calculators,
spreadsheets, and tables to estimate areas under
the normal curve. [S-ID4]
* Recognize the purposes of and differences
among sample surveys, experiments, and
observational studies; explain how
randomization relates to each. [S-IC3]
* Use data from a sample survey to estimate a
population mean or proportion; develop a
margin of error through the use of simulation
models for random sampling. [S-IC4]
* Use data from a randomized experiment to
compare two treatments; use simulations to
decide if differences between parameters are
significant. [S-IC5]
* Evaluate reports based on data. [S-IC6]
Week 32 Test 14 Lesson 76: #11 [A-APR3] *Be able to find polynomial roots I.
Performance Task 14 Lesson 78: #7 [A-SSE2] *Be able to use the law of cosines to find
Lesson 76 missing sides and angles of triangles.
Lesson 77 *Be able to solve quadratic equations.
Lesson 78 * Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable
factorizations are available, and use the zeros to
construct a rough graph of the function defined
by the polynomial. [A-APR3]
* Use the structure of an expression to identify
ways to rewrite it. [A-SSE2]
Week 33 Lesson 79 Lesson 79: #25 [F-IF7b] *Be able to understand piecewise functions.
Lab 12 *Be able to find the normal distribution.
Lesson 80 * Graph square root, cube root, and piecewise-
Review defined functions, including step functions and
Test 15 absolute value functions. [F-IF7b]
Week 34 Performance Task 15 Lesson 81: #31 [F-LE4] *Be able to find the area under a curve.
Investigation 8 Lesson 82: #35 [F-TF5] *Be able to use natural logarithms and their
Lesson 81 properties.
Lesson 82 *Be able to graph sine and cosine functions.
Lesson 83 *Be able to write quadratic equations from
roots.
* For exponential models, express as a
logarithm the solution to abct = d where a, c,

and d are numbers, and the base b is 2, 10, or e;

evaluate the logarithm using technology. [F-
LE4]
* Choose trigonometric functions to model
periodic phenomena with specified amplitude,
frequency, and midline.* [F-TF5]
Week 35 Lesson 84 Lesson 84: #20 [A-RE12] *Be able to solve rational equations.
Lesson 85 *Be able to find polynomial roots.
Review * Solve simple rational and radical equations in
Test 16 one variable, and give examples showing how
Performance Task 16 extraneous solutions may arise. [A-REI2]
Week 36 Lesson 86 Lesson 86: #22 [F-IF4] *Be able to translate sine and cosine functions.
Lesson 87 #35 [F-TF5] *Be able to evaluate logarithmic expressions.
Lesson 88 Lesson 88: #19 [A-CED4] *Be able to solve abstract equations.
Lesson 89 Lesson 90: #22 [F-IF4] *Be able to solve quadratic inequalities.
Lesson 90 #35 [F-TF5] *Be able to graph the tangent function.
* For a function that models a relationship
between two quantities, interpret key features of
graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and
sketch graphs showing key features given a
verbal description of the relationship. Key
features include intercepts; intervals where the
function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or
negative; relative maximums and minimums;
symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.* [F-
IF4]
* Choose trigonometric functions to model
periodic phenomena with specified amplitude,
frequency, and midline.* [F-TF5]
* Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of
interest, using the same reasoning as in solving
equations. [A-CED4]
* For a function that models a relationship
between two quantities, interpret key features of
graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and
sketch graphs showing key features given a
verbal description of the relationship. Key
features include intercepts; intervals where the

function is increasing, decreasing, positive, or

negative; relative maximums and minimums;
symmetries; end behavior; and periodicity.* [F-
IF4]
Week 37 Investigation 9 Investigation 9: #29 [F-BF3] *Be able to understand step functions.
Catch up and Review for * Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x)
Exam by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific
values of k (both positive and negative); find the
value of k given the graphs. Experiment with
cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects
on the graph using technology. Include
recognizing even and odd functions from their
graphs and algebraic expressions for them. [F-
BF3]

Week 38 Exams