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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 Grade 11 Math Curriculum: Algebra II & Mathematics III Topics

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A2.N.CN.1
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

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A2.N.CN.2
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

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Complex conjugates

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A2.N.CN.7
CA.A2.N.CN.7: Solve quadratic equations with real coefficients that have complex solutions.

Using quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations

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A2.N.CN.8
CA.A2.N.CN.8: (+) Extend polynomial identities to the complex numbers. For example, rewrite x^2 + 4 as (x + 2i)(x – 2i).
A2.N.CN.9
CA.A2.N.CN.9: (+) Know the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra; show that it is true for quadratic polynomials.
A2.A.SSE.1
CA.A2.A.SSE.1: Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context.
A2.A.SSE.2
CA.A2.A.SSE.2: Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it.
A2.A.SSE.4
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

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A2.A.APR.1
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.
A2.A.APR.2
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

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A2.A.APR.3
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.
A2.A.APR.4
CA.A2.A.APR.4: Prove polynomial identities and use them to describe numerical relationships.
A2.A.APR.5
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

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Pascal's triangle

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A2.A.APR.6
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.
A2.A.APR.7
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.
A2.A.CED.1
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.
A2.A.CED.2
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.
A2.A.CED.3
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.
A2.A.CED.4
CA.A2.A.CED.4: Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same reasoning as in solving equations.
A2.A.REI.2
CA.A2.A.REI.2: Solve simple rational and radical equations in one variable, and give examples showing how extraneous solutions may arise.
A2.A.REI.3.1
CA.A2.A.REI.3.1: Solve one-variable equations and inequalities involving absolute value, graphing the solutions and interpreting them in context.
A2.A.REI.11
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.
A2.F.IF.4
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.
A2.F.IF.5
CA.A2.F.IF.5: Relate the domain of a function to its graph and, where applicable, to the quantitative relationship it describes.
A2.F.IF.6
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.

Rate of change

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A2.F.IF.7
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.
A2.F.IF.8
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.
A2.F.IF.9
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).
A2.F.BF.3
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.
A2.F.BF.4
CA.A2.F.BF.4: Find inverse functions.

Natural log: ln

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Inverse functions

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A2.F.LE.4
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.
A2.F.LE.4.1
CA.A2.F.LE.4.1: Prove simple laws of logarithms.
A2.F.LE.4.3
CA.A2.F.LE.4.3: Understand and use the properties of logarithms to simplify logarithmic numeric expressions and to identify their approximate values.
A2.F.LE.5
CA.A2.F.LE.5: Interpret the parameters in a linear or exponential function in terms of a context.
A2.F.TF.1
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.
A2.F.TF.2
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

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A2.F.TF.2.1
CA.A2.F.TF.2.1: Graph all 6 basic trigonometric functions.

Sine graph: y = sin x

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Cosine graph: y = cos x

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Tangent graph: y = tan x

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Secant graph: y = sec x

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A2.F.TF.5
CA.A2.F.TF.5: Choose trigonometric functions to model periodic phenomena with specified amplitude, frequency, and midline.
A2.F.TF.8
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

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A2.G.GPE.3.1
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

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Conics - Circle

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A2.S.ID.4
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

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Range and outliers

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Application of averages

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A2.S.IC.1
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

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Organizing outcomes

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A2.S.IC.2
CA.A2.S.IC.2: Decide if a specified model is consistent with results from a given data-generating process, e.g., using simulation.
A2.S.IC.3
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

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Sampling methods

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A2.S.IC.4
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.
A2.S.IC.5
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.
A2.S.IC.6
CA.A2.S.IC.6: Evaluate reports based on data.
A2.S.MD.6
CA.A2.S.MD.6: (+) Use probabilities to make fair decisions (e.g., drawing by lots, using a random number generator).
A2.S.MD.7
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).

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