Program of Studies

Variables and Equations

General Outcome: Represent and analyze situations that involve expressions, equations and inequalities.

Specific Outcomes:

• 3.1 Solve nonlinear equations:
  • by factoring
  • graphically.
  [CN, T, V]
  
• 3.2 Use the remainder theorem to evaluate polynomial expressions and the factor theorem to determine factors of polynomials. [E, PS, T]

Relations and Functions

General Outcome: Examine the nature of relations with an emphasis on functions.

Specific Outcomes:

• 3.3 Perform operations on functions and compositions of functions. [CN, E, PS]
• 3.4 Determine the inverse of a function. [CN, R, V]

General Outcome: Represent and analyze quadratic, polynomial and rational functions, usingtechnology as appropriate.

Specific Outcomes:

• 3.5 Describe, graph and analyze polynomial and rational functions, using technology. [C, R, T, V]
• 3.6 Formulate and apply strategies to solve:
  • absolute value equations
  • radical equations
  • rational equations
  • quadratic inequalities
  • polynomial inequalities.
  [CN, R, T, V]