3/5/2026
On Tuesday: turn in Problem sets for 35-38 evens.
Read lessons 39-42.
2/26/2026
Required homework for Tuesday is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 35-38.
Test 9 will be Tuesday.
Study Lessons 35-38.
2/19/2026
On Tuesday: turn in Problem sets for 31-34 evens.
Read lessons 35-38.
2/12/2026
Required homework for Tuesday is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 31-34.
Test 8 will be Tuesday.
Study Lessons 31-34.
2/3/2026
Homework for this week: All the practice problems for lessons 27-30.
On Tuesday: turn in Problem sets for 27-30 evens, and the practice problems for 27-30.
I will teach lessons 31-34.
The next test will on on 2/17.
1/29/2026
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the even numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 27-30.
Read Lessons 31-34.
1/22/2026
Required homework for Tuesday is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 27-30.
Test 7 will be Tuesday.
Study Lessons 27-30.
1/15/2026
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the even numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 23-26.
Read Lessons 27-30.
1/8/2026
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 23-26.
Test 6 will be Tuesday.
Study Lessons 23-26.
11/27/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday, January 6th.
Required homework is the even numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 19-22.
Read Lessons 23-26.
11/20/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 19-22.
Test 5 will be Tuesday.
Study Lessons 19-22.
11/13/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the even numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 15-18.
Read Lessons 19-22.
11/6/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 15-18.
Test 4 will be Tuesday.
Study Lessons 15-18.
10/30/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the even numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 11-14.
Read Lessons 15-18.
10/21/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 11-14.
Test 3 will be Tuesday.
Study Lessons 11-14.
10/2/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the even numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 7-10.
You may use a calculator, but wait to the end of the problem to use the calculator. Solve the problem using algebra until the end. Then perform the final calculations with a calculator.
Follow the instructions for homework in the Course Information handout. See link above.
Read Lessons 11-14.
10/9/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 7-10.
Test 2 will be Tuesday.
Study Lessons 7-10.
10/2/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the even numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 3, 4, 5, and 6.
You may use a calculator, but wait to the end of the problem to use the calculator. Solve the problem using algebra until the end. Then perform the final calculations with a calculator.
Follow the instructions for homework in the Course Information handout. See link above.
Read Lessons 7, 8, 9, and 10.
9/24/2025
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons 3, 4, 5, and 6.
Test 1 will be Tuesday.
Study Lessons 3, 4, 5, and 6.
9/18/2025
Bring your calculator to class from now on.
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the even numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons A, B, 1, and 2.
You may use a calculator, but wait to the end of the problem to use the calculator. Solve the problem using algebra until the end. Then perform the final calculations with a calculator.
Follow the instructions for homework in the Course Information handout. See link above.
Read Lessons 3, 4, 5, and 6.
9/11/2025
Bring your calculator to class from now on.
Turn in homework on Tuesday.
Required homework is the odd numbered problems in the problem sets for Lessons A, B, 1, and 2.
After trying each problem check your answer at the back of the book. If your answer was wrong, modify your work to get the correct answer.
You may use a calculator, but wait to the end of the problem to use the calculator. Solve the problem using algebra until the end. Then perform the final calculations with a calculator.
Follow the instructions for homework in the Course Information handout. See link above.
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On our first Tuesday class (9/9) the algebra 2 students will be given a test to evaluate their current abilities and to determine if they are in the correct class. I will assign the first four lessons of the textbook and the required homework to be turned in the following Tuesday (9/16). First homework is due Tuesday, 9/16. First test: Tuesday, 9/30. Recommended review prior to the first class day (9/9): |
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The first day of class will be Tuesday, 9/9, at 11:00 am. We will be meeting one day per week. Tuesdays, 11:00 – 1:00 pm. Please order the textbook now, if you haven’t already: Saxon’s Algebra 2, An Incremental Development, 3rd edition. Please make sure you purchase the third edition. Your student should bring to class every day: |
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The textbook |
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Size: either 8.5 by 11 inch or 8 by 10.5 inch. Please not smaller. |
Mr. Baumgaertel will teach this course for students who have successfully completed Algebra I. This course will proceed at half-speed, in that two weeks will be devoted to every four lessons instead of one week. A test will be given every other week.
Teacher: Mr. Baumgaertel
Schedule: Tuesdays, 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Required text: Saxon’s Algebra 2, An Incremental Development, 3rd edition.