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Algebra II

Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 1: Polynomial and rational structure

Polynomial Operations and an Area Model

Use distribution and signs to combine polynomial expressions.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Polynomial Operations and an Area Model
Preview lesson: Polynomial Operations and an Area Model

Goal: Add, subtract and multiply polynomials and explain why the results remain polynomials.

Before this: Distributive property Like terms

Try together: Expand (x−4)(x+2), then subtract (x²−2x−8) from your result.

Subject-content contributionHSA.APR.A.1High school · Algebra
Open lesson →: Polynomial Operations and an Area Model
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Algebra II

Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 1: Polynomial and rational structure

Rational Expressions as Quotient and Remainder

Rewrite a fraction of polynomials while preserving its original excluded inputs.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Rational Expressions as Quotient and Remainder
Preview lesson: Rational Expressions as Quotient and Remainder

Goal: Express a rational function as a polynomial plus a remainder fraction and state its domain.

Before this: Polynomial multiplication Factoring Division

Try together: Rewrite (x²+4x+7)/(x+2) and check by recombining.

Subject-content contributionHSA.APR.D.6High school · Algebra
Open lesson →: Rational Expressions as Quotient and Remainder
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Algebra II

Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 2: Complex solutions and exponential models

Quadratics with Complex Solutions

Extend square-root reasoning beyond real-number solutions.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Quadratics with Complex Solutions
Preview lesson: Quadratics with Complex Solutions

Goal: Solve real-coefficient quadratic equations with complex roots and verify a result.

Before this: Completing the square Square roots

Try together: Solve (x+1)²=−16 and verify one candidate.

Subject-content contributionHSN.CN.C.7High school · Number and Quantity
Open lesson →: Quadratics with Complex Solutions
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Algebra II

Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 2: Complex solutions and exponential models

Exponential Models and a Logarithmic Solution

Solve for an exponent while stating the model’s assumptions.

▷ 3 teacher video choices: Exponential Models and a Logarithmic Solution
Preview lesson: Exponential Models and a Logarithmic Solution

Goal: Express a model’s solution using a logarithm and evaluate it appropriately.

Before this: Exponent laws Function notation Calculator logarithms

Try together: Solve 10·2^(t/2)=80, then interpret t in the model.

Subject-content contributionHSF.LE.A.4High school · Functions
Open lesson →: Exponential Models and a Logarithmic Solution
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Algebra II

Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 3: Combining and reversing functions

Composition and the Order of Operations

Track an intermediate output through two functions.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Composition and the Order of Operations
Preview lesson: Composition and the Order of Operations

Goal: Compute and interpret two compositions and identify a relevant input restriction.

Before this: Function notation Substitution

Try together: For p(x)=2x−1 and q(x)=x², compute p(q(3)) and q(p(3)).

Subject-content contributionHSF.BF.A.1.cHigh school · Functions(+) Additional preparation
Open lesson →: Composition and the Order of Operations
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Algebra II

Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 3: Combining and reversing functions

Inverse Functions as Reversing a Rule

Solve for the original input and distinguish inverse from reciprocal.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Inverse Functions as Reversing a Rule
Preview lesson: Inverse Functions as Reversing a Rule

Goal: Find a simple inverse rule and state its domain and interpretation.

Before this: Solving equations Function notation

Try together: Find the inverse of k(x)=5x+2 and use it to recover the input producing 27.

Subject-content contributionHSF.BF.B.4.aHigh school · Functions
Open lesson →: Inverse Functions as Reversing a Rule

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