The conditional probability of an event B, in relation to event A, is the probability that event B will occur given the knowledge that an event A has already occurred. Listen, there are VERY FEW times in your Algebra 2 classes that you get to just HAVE FUN teaching a lesson! Don't let this opportunity pass you by. I always spend more time on this […] The post Conditional Probability – Call it in the Air! appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more

Change of Base Formula Your calculator will only do Base 10 (log) and base e (ln). In most cases this is sufficient for real world problems. However, if another base is needed we have to be able to adjust! The best example you can use in class is a CLOCK! A clock doesn't use either […] The post Properties of Logarithms appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more

Students can really struggle with this unit on Roots and Radical Expressions if not taught correctly right away. This is usually the first time that the concept of a math problem having 2 answers ever arises. If you aren’t careful with the way you present this you will lose your students that aren’t big fans […] The post Roots and Radical Expressions – Why so Negative? appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more

When algebra 2 students dive into linear systems, they first learn how to solve systems of linear equations and then proceed with solving systems of linear inequalities, including graphing these systems. These lessons may not be smooth sailing for all students, especially for students who lack the foundational knowledge of solving linear inequalities and are […] The post Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more

There are many different versions of the Angry Birds Parabola Project. We have tested them all. Some are fun for the students to do but require way more time on art related activities than the actual math. Some are fully created by hand using actual catapults and sling shots made by the class. Some are […] The post Angry Birds Parabola Project appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more

In Algebra 2, algebraic expressions are one of the most important concepts students encounter. They learn how to simplify them or rewrite them in a simplified way. To achieve this, they apply the properties of real numbers and produce an equivalent form of an expression. Indeed, all the x’s and y’s can come across as […] The post Simplifying Algebraic Expressions (Algebra 2) appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more

There are many ways to WOW your students with math. This is a lesson that can be extremely fun for both you and them. Absolute Value Functions and Graphs are something that can be related to one of the things they understand most in the world because they have no choice but to use it […] The post Absolute Value Functions and Graphs – Real World Applications appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more

This activity is available as a free download. It includes an algebraic expressions worksheet where the students must solve problems that will help then work their way through a maze! Registering on the website also gives access to a ton of Algebra 2 activities. In this activity students are given 15 algebraic expressions that require […] The post Algebraic Expressions Worksheet and Activity – Mazing! appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more

Picture this... No lost homework assignments!No sloppy work that you can't read!No nagging students coming into your room multiple times a day interrupting your class to ask a question!No more getting the excuse "I wasn't here yesterday so I don't know how to do it."No more "I wasn't here yesterday so I didn't get the assignment."No […] The post How to Make Your Math Class Paperless appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more

Once algebra 2 students understand what a matrix represents, how to determine the order of a matrix, and how to organize data into matrices, they dive into matrix operations, including how to do matrix multiplication. Even though lessons on matrix multiplication may seem overwhelming to students, rest assured that teaching multiplying matrices can be fun […] The post Matrix Multiplication appeared first on Algebra2Coach.com ..read more