Mathematics
- Algebra I →Suggested: Grades 9–10
- Geometry →Suggested: Grades 9–11
- Algebra II →Suggested: Grades 10–12
- Precalculus and Trigonometry →Suggested: Grades 11–12
- Statistics and Probability →Suggested: Grades 10–12

High School Curriculum Explorer · Grades 9–12
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Algebra II
Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 1: Polynomial and rational structure
Use distribution and signs to combine polynomial expressions.
▷ 2 teacher video choices: Polynomial Operations and an Area ModelGoal: 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.
Algebra II
Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 1: Polynomial and rational structure
Rewrite a fraction of polynomials while preserving its original excluded inputs.
▷ 2 teacher video choices: Rational Expressions as Quotient and RemainderGoal: 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.
Algebra II
Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 2: Complex solutions and exponential models
Extend square-root reasoning beyond real-number solutions.
▷ 2 teacher video choices: Quadratics with Complex SolutionsGoal: 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.
Algebra II
Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 2: Complex solutions and exponential models
Solve for an exponent while stating the model’s assumptions.
▷ 3 teacher video choices: Exponential Models and a Logarithmic SolutionGoal: 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.
Algebra II
Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 3: Combining and reversing functions
Track an intermediate output through two functions.
▷ 2 teacher video choices: Composition and the Order of OperationsGoal: 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)).
Algebra II
Suggested grades 10–12 · Unit 3: Combining and reversing functions
Solve for the original input and distinguish inverse from reciprocal.
▷ 2 teacher video choices: Inverse Functions as Reversing a RuleGoal: 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.
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