Summary
This collection of Algebra 2 lessons integrates the use of calculators to support students in problem-solving and conceptual understanding.Resources
In this lesson, students will discover how to evaluate logarithms and use that knowledge to write equations in logarithmic and exponential forms. Students will learn how to solve exponential equations with and without using logarithms and then apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems involving... Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: August 29th, 2024
All About That Base, Part 1
Solving Exponential Equations
- 10th - 11th
- Algebra 2
- Mathematics
- ACT Prep
- A2.A.1.2, A2.F.2.4
This lesson is an introduction to polynomials. Solving polynomials is not included in this lesson, and would be the next lesson after this one. Academic language as well as patterns in polynomial family functions is explored. Prerequisite knowledge would be an understanding of functions and exponents... Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: August 10th, 2023
Awesometh Degree of a Function
Polynomials
- 10th - 11th
- Algebra 2
- Mathematics
- A2.F.1.5
Students will discover the three different types of x-intercepts that happen on polynomial functions. Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: July 23rd, 2024
Bounce Wiggle Cross
Polynomial Graphs
- 11th - 12th
- Algebra 2, Precalculus
- Mathematics
- PC.F.1.2
In this lesson, students will use their knowledge of domain and range to match pictures of graphs of rational functions with their corresponding domains and ranges. Students will learn about asymptotes, including what they are and how to find vertical and horizontal asymptotes of rational functions.... Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: March 14th, 2024
Can't Touch This, Part 1
Graphing Rational Functions
- 10th - 11th
- Algebra 2
- Mathematics
- A2.F.1.6
In this lesson, students will work with rational functions that have 0, 1, or 2 vertical asymptotes and 0 or 1 horizontal asymptotes. Students will explore the relationship between the equation and graph of a rational function, learn what causes different types of asymptotes, and apply their knowledge... Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: May 21st, 2024
Can't Touch This, Part 2
Graphing Rational Functions
- 10th - 11th
- Algebra 2
- Mathematics
- A2.F.1.6
In this lesson, students will use an investigation to explore rational functions. Students will formalize their understanding of a rational function and continue to investigate the relationship between the equation of a simple rational function and its graph. Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: July 16th, 2025
Function Rationally
Investigating Graphs of Rational Functions
- 10th - 11th
- Algebra 2
- Mathematics
- A2.F.1.6
In this lesson, students leverage their prior knowledge of numerical long division, factoring, and graphing as a foundation for exploring polynomial division. The lesson formalizes student knowledge of polynomial long division, covering both scenarios with and without remainders. Through active practice... Read more »
Created by: Lydia Baker
Date Updated: March 4th, 2024
The Great Divide
Polynomial Division
- 10th - 12th
- Algebra 2
- Mathematics
- A2.A.1.4
Students will use their knowledge of real world scenarios to graph a situation. After graphing, the students will use prior knowledge to connect vocabulary terms to the graphs that were created before practicing their own scenario to be graphed. This lesson is intended to introduce the basics of quadratics,... Read more »
Created by: Lydia Baker
Date Updated: August 29th, 2024
Math In Motion
Visual Approach to Parabolas
- 9th - 12th
- Algebra 2
- Mathematics
- A2.F.1.3
In this lesson, students will discover how matrices are used in computer graphics. Students will learn how to perform the matrix operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and scalar multiplication. They will then learn how multiplying matrices relates to transformations and, in turn, animation... Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: April 10th, 2024
Matrix Operations
Matrices in Computer Graphics
- 10th - 11th
- Algebra 2
- Mathematics
- A2.N.2.1, A2.N.2.2
In this activity, students will focus on how and when to use their calculator. Students will be given several algebraic problems to solve and will reflect on how to use their calculator to efficiently answer ACT-style math questions. This is the second activity in a 10-week "Power Up" series for ACT... Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: May 1st, 2025
- Students
- 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks
- Whole Class
- Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment
- College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans
- ACT Prep
In this activity, students will recall perimeter and area and apply their knowledge to ACT-style problems. These problems will require students to think in a way that is expected for college and career readiness. This includes both recalling essential skills and applying knowledge to solve area and... Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: June 4th, 2025
- Students
- 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks
- Whole Class
- Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment
- College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans
- ACT Prep
In this activity, students will focus on probability and Venn diagrams. Students will be given a brief introduction of probability, use Venn diagrams to help with counting, and then practice probability-related ACT-style math questions. This is the fourth activity in a 10-week "Power Up" series for... Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: June 4th, 2025
- Students
- 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks
- Whole Class
- Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment
- College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans
- ACT Prep
In this activity, students will reflect on how they are feeling about the upcoming ACT, and then take a 10-minute practice test. Students will analyze their questions and reflect on why they may have guessed on any of the questions. This is the fifth activity in a 10-week "Power Up" series for ACT prep. Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: June 5th, 2025
- Students
- 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks
- Whole Class
- Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment
- College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans
- ACT Prep
In this activity, students will explore function notation and operations. Students will use function composition and other operations to simplify and evaluate functions. This is the sixth activity in a 10-week "Power Up" series for ACT prep. Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: June 5th, 2025
- Students
- 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks
- Whole Class
- Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment
- College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans
- ACT Prep
In this activity, students will practice pacing and using TestNav as they take an online practice ACT. This is the seventh activity in a 10-week "Power Up" series for ACT prep. Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: June 5th, 2025
- Students
- 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks
- Whole Class
- Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment
- College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans
- ACT Prep
In this activity, students will learn how to approach story problems to make them less intimidating. Students will then apply their learning to a set of ACT-style math problems. This is the eighth activity in a 10-week "Power Up" series for ACT prep. Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: June 5th, 2025
- Students
- 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks
- Whole Class
- Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment
- College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans
- ACT Prep
In this activity, students will apply formulas common in secondary and early college-level mathematics in the context of a descriptive scenario. They will apply what they learned during "Power Up: Math ACT Prep, Week 8" to solve story problems that require formulas that are not given. Students will... Read more »
Created by: Michell Eike
Date Updated: June 5th, 2025
- Students
- 3rd Nine Weeks, 4th Nine-Weeks
- Whole Class
- Action Plans, Analyze, College-Going Culture, Critical Thinking, Self-assessment
- College Admissions Procedures, College Admissions, Paying for College, Grants, Scholarships and Loans
- ACT Prep
Students will use a graphing calculator to explore function transformations on polynomial (quadratic and cubic), radical (square root and cube root), and transcendental (exponential and logarithmic) functions. Students then generalize these transformations using function notation. Read more »
Created by: K20 Center
Date Updated: April 5th, 2024
Transformers, Part 2
Function Transformations
- 10th - 11th
- Algebra 2
- Mathematics
- A2.F.1.2
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