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Grade 11 Math Courses - California Curriculum

Discover California's Grade 11 math options: Algebra II and Mathematics III. These courses build on previous concepts and prepare students for advanced mathematics, offering a solid foundation for future academic pursuits.

CA Algebra II (A2)

CA Mathematics III (M3)

CA Grade 11 Math Curriculum: Algebra II & Mathematics III

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CA.A2.N.CN.1
Know there is a complex number i such that i^2 = −1, and every complex number has the form a + bi with a and b real.
Introduction to imaginary numbers
CA.A2.N.CN.2
Use the relation i^2 = –1 and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers.
Adding and subtracting complex numbers
Multiplying and dividing complex numbers
Complex conjugates
CA.A2.N.CN.7
Solve quadratic equations with real coefficients that have complex solutions.
Nature of roots of quadratic equations: The discriminant
Using quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations
Distance and midpoint of complex numbers
CA.A2.N.CN.8
(+) Extend polynomial identities to the complex numbers. For example, rewrite x^2 + 4 as (x + 2i)(x – 2i).
Complex numbers and complex planes
Angle and absolute value of complex numbers
Polar form of complex numbers
Operations on complex numbers in polar form
CA.A2.N.CN.9
(+) Know the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra; show that it is true for quadratic polynomials.
Fundamental theorem of algebra
CA.A2.A.SSE.1
Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context.
Characteristics of quadratic functions
What is a polynomial?
Polynomial components
Evaluating polynomials
CA.A2.A.SSE.2
Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it.
Factor by taking out the greatest common factor
Common factors of polynomials
Factoring polynomials by grouping
Solving polynomials with unknown coefficients
Solving polynomials with unknown constant terms
CA.A2.A.SSE.4
Derive the formula for the sum of a finite geometric series (when the common ratio is not 1), and use the formula to solve problems.
Geometric series
Infinite geometric series
CA.A2.A.APR.1
Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
Adding and subtracting rational expressions
Multiplying rational expressions
Multiplying monomial by monomial
Multiplying monomial by binomial
Multiplying binomial by binomial
Multiplying polynomial by polynomial
Applications of polynomials
Adding and subtracting polynomials
CA.A2.A.APR.2
Know and apply the Remainder Theorem: For a polynomial p(x) and a number a, the remainder on division by x – a is p(a), so p(a) = 0 if and only if (x – a) is a factor of p(x).
Remainder theorem
CA.A2.A.APR.3
Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial.
Rational zero theorem
Characteristics of polynomial graphs
Multiplicities of polynomials
Imaginary zeros of polynomials
CA.A2.A.APR.4
Prove polynomial identities and use them to describe numerical relationships.
Factor theorem
Factoring polynomials: x^2 + bx + c
Applications of polynomials: x^2 + bx + c
Solving polynomials with the unknown "b" from ax^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
CA.A2.A.APR.5
(+) Know and apply the Binomial Theorem for the expansion of (x + y)^n in powers of x and y for a positive integer n, where x and y are any numbers, with coefficients determined for example by Pascal's Triangle.
Binomial theorem
Pascal's triangle
CA.A2.A.APR.6
Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms; write a(x)/b(x) in the form q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x), b(x), q(x), and r(x) are polynomials with the degree of r(x) less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long division, or, for the more complicated examples, a computer algebra system.
Polynomial long division
Polynomial synthetic division
CA.A2.A.APR.7
(+) Understand that rational expressions form a system analogous to the rational numbers, closed under addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division by a nonzero rational expression; add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions.
Dividing rational expressions
Applications of rational equations
Simplifying complex fractions
Partial fraction decomposition
CA.A2.A.CED.1
Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential functions.
Solving quadratic inequalities
Absolute value functions
Solving absolute value equations
CA.A2.A.CED.2
Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales.
Quadratic function in general form: y = ax^2 + bx + c
Graphing reciprocals of linear functions
Graphing reciprocals of quadratic functions
CA.A2.A.CED.3
Represent constraints by equations or inequalities, and by systems of equations and/or inequalities, and interpret solutions as viable or nonviable options in a modeling context.
Graphing systems of linear inequalities
Graphing linear inequalities in two variables
Graphing quadratic inequalities in two variables
Graphing systems of quadratic inequalities
Applications of inequalities
CA.A2.A.CED.4
Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving equations.
Solving rational equations
Solving literal equations
CA.A2.A.REI.2
Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise.
Solving radical equations
CA.A2.A.REI.3.1
Solve one-variable equations and inequalities involving absolute value, graphing the solutions and interpreting them in context.
Solving absolute value inequalities
CA.A2.A.REI.11
Explain why the x-coordinates of the points where the graphs of the equations y = f(x) and y = g(x) intersect are the solutions of the equation f(x) = g(x); find the solutions approximately, e.g., using technology to graph the functions, make tables of values, or find successive approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or g(x) are linear, polynomial, rational, absolute value, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
Graphing quadratic functions: General form VS. Vertex form
Determining number of solutions to linear equations
Solving systems of linear equations by graphing
Solving systems of linear equations by elimination
Solving systems of linear equations by substitution
System of linear-quadratic equations
System of quadratic-quadratic equations
CA.A2.F.IF.4
For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship.
Relationship between two variables
Understand relations between x- and y-intercepts
Domain and range of a function
Identifying functions
Function notation
CA.A2.F.IF.5
Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the quantitative relationship it describes.
Simplifying rational expressions and restrictions
CA.A2.F.IF.6
Calculate and interpret the average rate of change of a function (presented symbolically or as a table) over a specified interval. Estimate the rate of change from a graph.
Graphing exponential functions
Rate of change
CA.A2.F.IF.7
Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph, by hand in simple cases and using technology for more complicated cases.
Graphing logarithmic functions
Polynomial functions
Radical functions and transformations
Basic radical functions
CA.A2.F.IF.8
Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal and explain different properties of the function.
Converting from general to vertex form by completing the square
Adding functions
Subtracting functions
Multiplying functions
Dividing functions
Operations with functions
CA.A2.F.IF.9
Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions).
Finding the quadratic functions for given parabolas
Function notation (advanced)
Difference quotient: applications of functions
CA.A2.F.BF.3
Identify the effect on the graph of replacing f(x) by f(x) + k, k f(x), f(kx), and f(x + k) for specific values of k (both positive and negative); find the value of k given the graphs. Experiment with cases and illustrate an explanation of the effects on the graph using technology.
Graphing transformations of exponential functions
Combining transformations of functions
Transformations of functions: Horizontal translations
Transformations of functions: Vertical translations
Reflection across the y-axis: y = f(-x)
Reflection across the x-axis: y = -f(x)
Transformations of functions: Horizontal stretches
Transformations of functions: Vertical stretches
Even and odd functions
CA.A2.F.BF.4
Find inverse functions.
Natural log: ln
Inverse functions
CA.A2.F.LE.4
For exponential models, express as a logarithm the solution to ab^ct = d where a, c, and d are numbers and the base b is 2, 10, or e; evaluate the logarithm using technology.
Evaluating logarithms using change-of-base formula
What is a logarithm?
Converting from logarithmic form to exponential form
Evaluating logarithms without a calculator
Common logarithms
Converting from exponential form to logarithmic form
Solving exponential equations with logarithms
CA.A2.F.LE.4.1
Prove simple laws of logarithms.
Product rule of logarithms
Quotient rule of logarithms
Combining product rule and quotient rule in logarithms
CA.A2.F.LE.4.3
Understand and use the properties of logarithms to simplify logarithmic numeric expressions and to identify their approximate values.
Evaluating logarithms using logarithm rules
Solving logarithmic equations
CA.A2.F.LE.5
Interpret the parameters in a linear or exponential function in terms of a context.
Exponential growth and decay by a factor
CA.A2.F.TF.1
Understand radian measure of an angle as the length of the arc on the unit circle subtended by the angle.
Reference angle
Converting between degrees and radians
Trigonometric ratios of angles in radians
Radian measure and arc length
CA.A2.F.TF.2
Explain how the unit circle in the coordinate plane enables the extension of trigonometric functions to all real numbers, interpreted as radian measures of angles traversed counterclockwise around the unit circle.
Unit circle
CA.A2.F.TF.2.1
Graph all 6 basic trigonometric functions.
Sine graph: y = sin x
Cosine graph: y = cos x
Tangent graph: y = tan x
Cotangent graph: y = cot x
Secant graph: y = sec x
Cosecant graph: y = csc x
CA.A2.F.TF.5
Choose trigonometric functions to model periodic phenomena with specified amplitude, frequency, and midline.
Graphing transformations of trigonometric functions
Determining trigonometric functions given their graphs
CA.A2.F.TF.8
Prove the Pythagorean identity sin^2(θ) + cos^2(θ) = 1 and use it to find sin(θ), cos(θ), or tan(θ) given sin(θ), cos(θ), or tan(θ) and the quadrant of the angle.
Pythagorean identities
CA.A2.G.GPE.3.1
Given a quadratic equation of the form ax^2 + by^2 + cx + dy + e = 0, use the method for completing the square to put the equation into standard form; identify whether the graph of the equation is a circle, ellipse, parabola, or hyperbola and graph the equation. [In Algebra II, this standard addresses only circles and parabolas.]
Conics - Parabola
Conics - Circle
CA.A2.S.ID.4
Use the mean and standard deviation of a data set to fit it to a normal distribution and to estimate population percentages. Recognize that there are data sets for which such a procedure is not appropriate. Use calculators, spreadsheets, and tables to estimate areas under the normal curve.
Mean
Range and outliers
Application of averages
CA.A2.S.IC.1
Understand statistics as a process for making inferences about population parameters based on a random sample from that population.
Data collection
Organizing outcomes
CA.A2.S.IC.2
Decide if a specified model is consistent with results from a given data-generating process, e.g., using simulation.
Comparing experimental and theoretical probability
Probability of independent events
CA.A2.S.IC.3
Recognize the purposes of and differences among sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies; explain how randomization relates to each.
Classification of data
Sampling methods
CA.A2.S.IC.4
Use data from a sample survey to estimate a population mean or proportion; develop a margin of error through the use of simulation models for random sampling.
Frequency distribution and histograms
Center of a data set: mean, median, mode
Spread of a data set - standard deviation & variance
Measures of relative standing - z-score, quartiles, percentiles
CA.A2.S.IC.5
Use data from a randomized experiment to compare two treatments; use simulations to decide if differences between parameters are significant.
Bivariate, scatter plots and correlation
Regression analysis
Equation of the best fit line
CA.A2.S.IC.6
Evaluate reports based on data.
Critiquing data presentation
Organizing data
Reading and drawing bar graphs
Reading and drawing histograms
Reading and drawing line graphs
Box-and-whisker plots and scatter plots
Reading and drawing Venn diagrams
Stem and leaf plots
Frequency tables and dot plots
CA.A2.S.MD.6
(+) Use probabilities to make fair decisions (e.g., drawing by lots, using a random number generator).
Introduction to probability
Addition rule for "OR"
Multiplication rule for "AND"
Conditional probability
Probability involving permutations and combinations
CA.A2.S.MD.7
(+) Analyze decisions and strategies using probability concepts (e.g., product testing, medical testing, pulling a hockey goalie at the end of a game).
Probability distribution - histogram, mean, variance & standard deviation
Binomial distribution
Mean and standard deviation of binomial distribution
Introduction to normal distribution
Normal distribution and continuous random variable
Z-scores and random continuous variables

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