I’m taking Honors Algebra 2 next year as a freshman but I am a but nervous because the teachers are what make the class hard. Anyways, what are some general tips that could help me besides studying harder, taking notes, and preparing ahead of time.
Honors Algebra 2 is basically a rehash of what you learned in Algebra I, with just some new material.
If you’re good with graphing calculators, it makes your life a lot easier in the class, so get familiar with your graphing calculator. If your teacher puts out practice exams/study guides, always do them! Most of the time, they’re similar to problems that come up on the test.
Honestly, don’t worry too much about it. If you study, take notes, and prepare, you’ll do great.
I’m in it right now. It’s pretty easy for me because I do a LOT of practice problems. That’s really the best way to study for math in general. Make sure you understand what you’re doing and why things happen (like when you’re doing logarithms, why the change of base formula works, etc.).
Also, like @enaword said, become acquainted with your graphing calculator, because you’re going to be doing quite a bit of graphing of functions, and it’ll serve you well during tests when you need to calculate things quickly.
Hello! I took Hnrs Alg 2 as a freshman too! Some main tips I learned:
- The class is centered around memorization of transformations, graphs, and formulas.
- There is more graphing than actual algebra in the class.
- Be sure to understand everything thoroughly, if not go ask your teacher for help!
- Your graphing calculator is your best friend!
Good luck!
Algebra 2 is annoying, a bunch of graphs and formulas. I’m in calc BC and many times the Algebra is as hard or even harder than the calculus in certain problems. Logs, natural logs, etc. are annoying.
- Know how to factor. it's never going away.
- If it's Algebra II & Trig, it can be a pretty packed course. Make a real effort to stay healthy. Once you start logs, and get into trig, it tends to be one topic a day and it all builds. Missing a week for the flu can leave you completely lost.