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TOPICS IN THE MATH CATEGORY FOR GRADES 9, 10, 11
Advanced Number Systems and Operations
- Rational, irrational, and real numbers: understanding properties and operations.
- Expressions involving radicals and rational exponents.
Algebra and Equations
- Solving linear equations, inequalities, and systems of equations in two variables.
- Quadratic equations: factoring, solving by quadratic formula, and completing the square.
- Manipulating and simplifying complex algebraic expressions.
Coordinate Geometry and Graphs
- Equations of lines, circles, and parabolas in Cartesian coordinates.
- Finding slopes, intercepts, and intersections.
- Graphing and interpreting linear and quadratic functions.
Functions and Analysis
- Domain, range, and behavior of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.
- Exploring real-world applications of functions (growth and decay models).
Geometry and Measurement
- Pythagorean theorem, similarity, congruence, and properties of polygons.
- Calculating area, surface area, and volume of various complex geometric figures.
- Basic trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent) and solving triangle problems.
Trigonometry and Unit Circle
- Exploring trigonometric identities, relationships, and solving trigonometric equations.
- Applying the unit circle for evaluating trigonometric functions.
- Practical problems involving angles and distances.
Probability and Combinatorics
- Fundamental counting principles, permutations, combinations, and binomial coefficients.
- Calculating probabilities of independent, dependent, compound, and conditional events.
Data Analysis and Statistics
- Representing data visually (histograms, scatter plots, box plots).
- Measures of central tendency and variability, including standard deviation.
- Applying statistics to interpret real-life data.
Conic Sections and Advanced Graphing
- Understanding circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas.
- Graphing and analyzing conic sections and their equations.
Practical and Complex Applications
- Real-world applications and advanced word problems involving multiple mathematical concepts.
- Integrating algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics to solve practical, interdisciplinary problems.