BPS High School Advanced Algebra Scope and Sequence Guide
2005-2006
September (14 days)	Chapter 1: Solving Equations and Inequalities Students will learn how to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions, classify and use the properties of real numbers, solve equations, solve absolute value equations, and solve and graph inequalities.
	Chapter 2: Linear Relations and Functions Students will learn to analyze relations and functions, identify, graph, and write linear equations, find the slope of a line, draw scatter plots and find prediction equations, graph special functions, linear inequalities, and absolute value inequalities.
October (20 days)
	Chapter 3: Systems of Equations and Inequalities Students will learn to solve systems of linear equations in two or three variables, solve systems of inequalities, use linear programming to find maximum and minimum values of functions.
	Chapter 5: Polynomials Students will learn to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and factor polynomials, simplify and solve equations involving roots, radicals, and rational exponents, and perform operations with complex numbers.
November (18 days)
December (17 days)	Chapter 6: Quadratic Functions Students will learn how to graph quadratic functions, solve quadratic equations by graphing and factoring, and complete the square. Students will also learn about the Quadratic Formula and how to graph and solve quadratic inequalities.
	Chapter 7: Polynomial Functions Students will learn to evaluate and graph polynomial and square root functions, solve polynomial equations, find factors and zeros, find the composition of functions, and determine the inverses of functions or relations.
January (20 days)
	Chapter 8: Conic Sections Students will learn to use the midpoint and distance formulas, write and graph equations of parabolas, circles, ellipses, and hyperbolas, identify conic sections, and solve systems of quadratic equations and inequalities.
February (15 days)
	Chapter 9: Rational Expressions Students will learn to simplify rational expressions, graph rational functions, solve direct, joint, and inverse variation problems, identify graphs and equations as different types of functions, and solve rational equations and inequalities.
March (21 days)
	Chapter 10: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions Students will learn to simplify exponential and logarithmic expressions, solve exponential and logarithmic equations and inequalities, and solve problems involving exponential growth and decay.
	Chapter 11: Sequences and Series Students will learn to use arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, use special sequences and iterate functions, expand powers by using the Binomial Theorem, and prove statements by using mathematical induction.
April (16 days)
	Chapter 12: Probability and Statistics Students will learnt to solve problems involving independent events, dependent events, permutations, and combinations. They will learn how to find probability and odds, statistical measures, use the normal distribution, and determine whether a sample is unbiased.
May (21 days)
	Chapter 4: Matrices Students will learn to organize data in matrices, perform operations with matrices and determinants, transform figures on a coordinate plane, use matrices to solve systems of equations, find the inverse of a matrix.
June (14 days)