Will this help with my child's Grade 11 math homework?

Yes. StudyPug covers every Pre-Calculus 11 strand in the BC Curriculum, so your child can find step-by-step help for radicals, rational expressions, trigonometry, and all other topics they encounter in class.

How long are the video lessons?

Most video lessons run between 5 and 15 minutes, focusing on one concept at a time. Students can pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as needed, making it easy to work at their own pace.

Is there a provincial test for Grade 11 math in British Columbia?

BC's Foundation Skills Assessment is administered in Grades 4 and 7, not Grade 11. Grade 11 students work toward Graduation Assessments later in their secondary schooling rather than a Grade 11-specific provincial exam.

Can my child use StudyPug on a tablet or phone?

Yes. StudyPug works on tablets, phones, and computers, so your child can practice Pre-Calculus 11 topics at home or on the go without needing a specific device.

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BC Grade 11 Math Curriculum

Give your Grade 11 student the support they need to keep up with Pre-Calculus 11. Every strand from the BC Curriculum is covered with clear lessons and plenty of practice problems.

BC Grade 11 Math Curriculum

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BC.CE.PC11.1Understanding and working with real numbers
- Understanding the number systems
- Prime factorization
- Greatest common factors (GCF)
- Least common multiple (LCM)
- Rational vs. Irrational numbers
- Converting repeating decimals to fractions
BC.CE.PC11.2Positive and negative rational exponents, exponent laws, evaluation using order of operations, numerical and variable bases
- Quotient rule of exponents
- Power of a product rule
- Power of a quotient rule
- Power of a power rule
- Negative exponent rule
- Combining the exponent rules
- Scientific notation
- Convert between radicals and rational exponents
- Solving for exponents
- Product rule of exponents
BC.CE.PC11.3Simplifying radicals, ordering irrational numbers, performing operations with radicals, solving simple radical equations algebraically and graphically, identifying domain restrictions and extraneous roots
- Converting radicals to mixed radicals
- Converting radicals to entire radicals
- Adding and subtracting radicals
- Multiplying and dividing radicals
- Rationalize the denominator
- Radical functions and transformations
- Square root of a function
- Solving radical equations
- Evaluating and simplifying radicals
- Basic radical functions
BC.CE.PC11.4Greatest common factor, trinomials, difference of squares, extending to more complex forms
- Common factors of polynomials
- Factoring polynomials by grouping
- Solving polynomials with unknown coefficients
- Solving polynomials with unknown constant terms
- Factoring polynomials: x^2 + bx + c
- Applications of polynomials: x^2 + bx + c
- Factoring polynomials: ax^2 + bx + c
- Factoring perfect square trinomials: (a + b)^2 = a^2 + 2ab + b^2 or (a - b)^2 = a^2 - 2ab + b^2
- Find the difference of squares: (a - b)(a + b) = (a^2 - b^2)
- Evaluating polynomials
- Using algebra tiles to factor polynomials
- Solving polynomial equations
- Word problems of polynomials
- Factor by taking out the greatest common factor
- Factor by grouping
- Factoring difference of squares: $x^2 - y^2$
- Factoring trinomials
- Factoring difference of cubes
- Factoring sum of cubes
BC.CE.PC11.5Simplifying and applying operations to rational expressions, identifying non-permissible values, solving equations and identifying extraneous roots
- What is a rational function?
- Point of discontinuity
- Slant asymptote
- Solving rational equations
- Solving rational inequalities
- Simplifying rational expressions and restrictions
- Adding and subtracting rational expressions
- Multiplying rational expressions
- Dividing rational expressions
- Applications of rational equations
- Vertical asymptote
- Horizontal asymptote
- Graphs of rational functions
- Simplifying complex fractions
- Partial fraction decomposition
BC.CE.PC11.6Identifying characteristics of graphs, exploring transformations, solving equations, connecting equation-solving strategies and functions, solving problems in context
- Characteristics of quadratic functions
- Transformations of quadratic functions
- Quadratic function in general form: y = ax^2 + bx + c
- Converting from general to vertex form by completing the square
- Shortcut: Vertex formula
- Graphing quadratic functions: General form VS. Vertex form
- Finding the quadratic functions for given parabolas
- Applications of quadratic functions
- Solving quadratic equations by factoring
- Solving quadratic equations by completing the square
- Using quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations
- Nature of roots of quadratic equations: The discriminant
- Applications of quadratic equations
- Quadratic function in vertex form: y = a(x-p)^2 + q
- Completing the square
BC.CE.PC11.7Solving and graphing linear and quadratic inequalities
- Express linear inequalities graphically and algebraically
- Solving one-step linear inequalities
- Solving multi-step linear inequalities
- Solving quadratic inequalities
- Graphing linear inequalities in two variables
- Graphing quadratic inequalities in two variables
- Graphing systems of quadratic inequalities
- Solving polynomial inequalities
- Applications of inequalities
- Compound inequalities
BC.CE.PC11.8Sine and cosine laws, angles in standard position, unit circle, reference and coterminal angles, trigonometric ratios, simple trigonometric equations
- Unit circle
- Quotient identities and reciprocal identities
- Pythagorean identities
- Sum and difference identities
- Double-angle identities
- Solving first degree trigonometric equations
- Solving second degree trigonometric equations
- Solving trigonometric equations involving multiple angles
- Law of sines
- Law of cosines
- Applications of the sine law and cosine law
- Angle in standard position
- Coterminal angles
- Reference angle
- Find the exact value of trigonometric ratios
- ASTC rule in trigonometry (All Students Take Calculus)
- Converting between degrees and radians
- Trigonometric ratios of angles in radians
- Radian measure and arc length
- Determining non-permissible values for trig expressions
BC.CE.PC11.9Compound interest, introduction to investments/loans with regular payments using technology, buy/lease considerations
- Exponential growth and decay by a factor
- Exponential decay: Half-life
- Exponential growth and decay by percentage
- Finance: Compound interest
- Continuous growth and decay
- Finance: Future value and present value

Pre-Calculus 11

About Grade 11 British Columbia math

British Columbia follows the BC Curriculum, organized around Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content. Pre-Calculus 11 covers real numbers and exponents, radicals, factoring, rational expressions, quadratic functions and inequalities, trigonometry, and financial mathematics. StudyPug provides step-by-step lessons and practice problems that follow each strand so students can work through the course at their own pace.

Strands: real numbers, exponents and radicals, factoring, rational expressions, quadratic functions, inequalities, trigonometry, and financial math
Step-by-step lessons and worked examples for every Pre-Calculus 11 topic
Practice problems with guided solutions aligned to the BC Curriculum
Video lessons for math topics so students can revisit any concept on their own schedule

Curriculum topics by strand

Find lessons and practice problems for every Pre-Calculus 11 strand, aligned to the BC Curriculum.

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BC Grade 11 Math Topics

Real Numbers: Understanding and working with real numbers.
Exponents: Positive and negative rational exponents, exponent laws, and evaluation using order of operations with numerical and variable bases.
Radicals: Simplifying radicals, ordering irrational numbers, performing operations with radicals, and solving radical equations algebraically and graphically.
Factoring: Greatest common factor, trinomials, difference of squares, and more complex factoring forms.
Rational Expressions: Simplifying and applying operations to rational expressions, identifying non-permissible values, and solving equations.
Quadratic Functions: Identifying characteristics of graphs, exploring transformations, solving equations, and solving problems in context.
Inequalities: Solving and graphing linear and quadratic inequalities.
Trigonometry: Sine and cosine laws, angles in standard position, unit circle, reference and coterminal angles, trigonometric ratios, and simple trigonometric equations.
Financial Mathematics: Compound interest, investments and loans with regular payments, and buy versus lease considerations.

How StudyPug Helps BC Grade 11 Math Students

When a student gets stuck on a Pre-Calculus 11 concept - whether it is solving a radical equation or working through trigonometric ratios - StudyPug lets them go back to that exact topic and watch a focused video lesson before trying practice problems with step-by-step solutions.

Each lesson is built around the BC Curriculum so students are not learning content that does not match what their teacher is covering. Parents can check in on progress and see which strands their child has been working on.

Aligned to BC Grade 11 Math Curriculum

All Pre-Calculus 11 content on StudyPug is organized to match the Big Ideas, Curricular Competencies, and Content outlined in the BC Curriculum, so every lesson your child works through connects directly to what is expected in British Columbia Grade 11 math classes.

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