Algebra II

Mathematical process standards

  • 1.

    The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understandingAII.1

  • A

    apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplaceAII.1.A

  • B

    use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining the solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solutionAII.1.B

  • C

    select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as approprate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problemsAII.1.C

  • D

    communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriateAII.1.D

  • E

    create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideasAII.1.E

  • F

    analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideasAII.1.F

  • G

    display, explain, or justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise manthematical language in written or oral communicationAII.1.G

Attributes of functions and their inversesAII.2

  • 2.

    The student applies mathematical processes to understand that functions have distinct key attributes and understand the relationship between a function and its inverseAII.2

  • A

    graph the functions f(x)=√x, f(x)=1/x, f(x)=x³, f(x)= ³√x, f(x)=bx, f(x)=|x|, and f(x)=logb (x) where b is 2, 10, and e, and, when applicable, analyze the key attributes such as domain, range, intercepts, symmetries, asymptotic behavior, and maximum and minimum given an intervalAII.2.A

  • B

    graph and write the inverse of a function using notation such as f-1 (x)AII.2.B

  • C

    describe and analyze the relationship between a function and its inverse (quadratic and square root, logarithmic and exponential), including the restriction(s) on domain, which will restrict its rangeAII.2.C

  • D

    use the composition of two functions, including the necessary restrictions on the domain, to determine if the functions are inverses of each otherAII.2.D

Systems of equations and inequalities

  • 3.

    The student applies mathematical processes to formulate systems of equations and inequalities, use a variety of methods to solve, and analyze reasonableness of solutionsAII.3

  • A

    formulate systems of equations, including systems consisting of three linear equations in three variables and systems consisting of two equations, the first linear and the second quadraticAII.3.A

  • B

    solve systems of three linear equations in three variables by using Gaussian elimination, technology with matrices, and substitutionAII.3.B

  • C

    solve, algebraically, systems of two equations in two variables consisting of a linear equation and a quadratic equationAII.3.C

  • D

    determine the reasonableness of solutions to systems of a linear equation and a quadratic equation in two variablesAII.3.D

  • E

    formulate systems of at least two linear inequalities in two variablesAII.3.E

  • F

    solve systems of two or more linear inequalities in two variablesAII.3.F

  • G

    determine possible solutions in the solution set of systems of two or more linear inequalities in two variablesAII.3.G

Quadratic and square root functions, equations, and inequalities

  • 4.

    The student applies mathematical processes to understand that quadratic and square root functions, equations, and quadratic inequalities can be used to model situations, solve problems, and make predictionsAII.4

  • A

    write the quadratic function given three specified points in the planeAII.4.A

  • B

    write the equation of a parabola using given attributes, including vertex, focus, directrix, axis of symmetry, and direction of openingAII.4.B

  • C

    determine the effect on the graph of f(x) = √x when f(x) is replaced by af(x), f(x) + d, f(bx), and f(x - c) for specific positive and negative values of a, b, c, and dAII.4.C

  • D

    transform a quadratic function f(x) = ax² + bx + c to the form f(x) = a(x - h)² + k to identify the different attributes of f(x)AII.4.D

  • E

    formulate quadratic and square root equations using technology given a table of dataAII.4.E

  • F

    solve quadratic and square root equationsAII.4.F

  • G

    identify extraneous solutions of square root equationsAII.4.G

  • H

    solve quadratic inequalitiesAII.4.H

Exponential and logarithmic functions and equations

  • 5.

    The student applies mathematical processes to understand that exponential and logarithmic functions can be used to model situations and solve problemsAII.5

  • A

    determine the effects on the key attributes on the graphs of f(x) = b^x and f(x) = logb (x) where b is 2, 10, and e when f(x) is replaced by af(x), f(x) + d, and f(x - c) for specific positive and negative real values of a, c, and dAII.5.A

  • B

    formulate exponential and logarithmic equations that model real-world situations, including exponential relationships written in recursive notationAII.5.B

  • C

    rewrite exponential equations as their corresponding logarithmic equations and logarithmic equations as their corresponding exponential equationsAII.5.C

  • D

    solve exponential equations of the form y = ab^x where a is a nonzero real number and b is greater than zero and not equal to one and single logarithmic equations having real solutionsAII.5.D

  • E

    determine the reasonableness of a solution to a logarithmic equationAII.5.E

Cubic, cube root, absolute value and rational functions, equations, and inequalities

  • 6.

    The student applies mathematical processes to understand that cubic, cube root, absolute value, and rational functions, equations, and inequalities can be used to model situations, solve problems, and make predictionsAII.6

  • A

    analyze the effect on the graphs of f(x) = x³ and f(x) = ³√x when f(x) is replaced by af(x), f(bx), f(x - c), and f(x) + d for specific positive and negative real values of a, b, c, and dAII.6.A

  • B

    solve cube root equations that have real rootsAII.6.B

  • C

    analyze the effect on the graphs of f(x) = |x| when f(x) is replaced by af(x), f(bx), f(x-c), and f(x) + d for specific positive and negative real values of a, b, c, and dAII.6.C

  • D

    formulate absolute value linear equationsAII.6.D

  • E

    solve absolute value linear equationsAII.6.E

  • F

    solve absolute value linear inequalitiesAII.6.F

  • G

    analyze the effect on the graphs of f(x) = 1/x when f(x) is replaced by af(x), f(bx), f(x-c), and f(x) + d for specific positive and negative real values of a, b, c, and dAII.6.G

  • H

    formulate rational equations that model real-world situationsAII.6.H

  • I

    solve rational equations that have real solutionsAII.6.I

  • J

    determine the reasonableness of a solution to a rational equationAII.6.J

  • K

    determine the asymptotic restrictions on the domain of a rational function and represent domain and range using interval notation, inequalities, and set notationAII.6.K

  • L

    formulate and solve equations involving inverse variationAII.6.L

Number and algebraic methods

  • 7.

    The student applies mathematical processes to simplify and perform operations on expressions and to solve equationsAII.7

  • A

    add, subtract, and multiply complex numbersAII.7.A

  • B

    add, subtract, and multiply polynomialsAII.7.B

  • C

    determine the quotient of a polynomial of degree three and of degree four when divided by a polynomial of degree one and of degree twoAII.7.C

  • D

    determine the linear factors of a polynomial function of degree three and of degree four using algebraic methods.7.D

  • E

    determine linear and quadratic factors of a polynomial expression of degree three and of degree four, including factoring the sum and difference of two cubes and factoring by grouping.7.E

  • F

    determine the sum, difference, product, and quotient of rational expressions with integral exponents of degree one and of degree two.7.F

  • G

    rewrite radical expressions that contain variables to equivalent formsAII.7.G

  • H

    solve equations involving rational exponentsAII.7.H

  • I

    write the domain and range of a function in interval notation, inequalities, and set notationAII.7.I

Data

  • 8.

    The student applies mathematical processes to analyze data, select appropriate models, write corresponding functions, and make predictionsAII.8

  • A

    analyze data to select the appropriate model from among linear, quadratic, and exponential modelsAII.8.A

  • B

    use regression methods available through technology to write a linear function, a quadratic function, and an exponential function from a given set of dataAII.8.B

  • C

    predict and make decisions and critical judgments from a given set of data using linear, quadratic, and exponential modelsAII.8.C

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and Grade 9
Where can I read the official document?
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

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