Honors Math 2 Syllabus

Course description (from the MVRHS Course Catalog)

Prerequisite: A grade of 80% or above in Honors Math I or recommendation of the department.

This course is a continuation of Honors Mathematics 1. Honors Math II is an in-depth course exploring many aspects of Algebra II, and Trigonometry. Problem solving will be emphasized throughout the course. This course progresses at a fast pace, covering the greatest breadth and depth of topics. Students are expected to have mastered the skills and thoroughly understood the concepts covered in this and prior courses. They are expected to have retained this past knowledge, which will generally not be reviewed in the course. Mathematical concepts are often introduced at an abstract and theoretical level. New ideas are often developed through student investigation. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge to open-ended and non-routine problems. Students will sometimes be expected to learn material by reading the textbook and/or solving problems on their own. Students are expected to be self-motivated, taking responsibility for their own learning and seeking help when needed. The course is designed to meet the needs of a student who thrives in a more independent learning environment. Some of the topics covered in this course include matrices, transformational geometry, rational expressions, functions, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, circular functions, and trigonometry.