North Carolina Standard Course of Study

Algebra I

Algebra I continues the study of algebraic concepts including operations with real numbers and polynomials, relations and functions, creation and application of linear functions and relations, and an introduction to nonlinear functions. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

The learner will perform operations with real numbers and polynomials to solve problems.

The learner will solve problems in a geometric context.

The learner will graph and use relations and functions to solve problems.

The learner will collect and interpret data to solve problems.

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Geometry

Geometry continues students' study of geometric concepts building upon middle school topics. Students will move from an inductive approach to deductive methods of proof in their study of geometric figures. Two- and three-dimensional reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane to include transformations of geometric figures. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and graphics software, should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

The learner will perform operations with real numbers to solve problems in a geometric context.

The learner will use properties of geometric figures to solve problems and write proofs.

The learner will solve problems with geometric figures in the coordinate plane.

The learner will use geometric figures to solve problems involving probability.

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Algebra II

Algebra II continues students' study of advanced algebraic concepts including functions, polynomials, rational expressions, complex numbers, systems of equations and inequalities, and matrices. Emphasis should be placed on practical applications and modeling. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, should be used regularly for instruction and assessment.

The learner will perform operations with numbers and polynomials to solve problems.

The learner will describe geometric figures algebraically in the coordinate plane.

The learner will use relations and functions to solve problems.

The learner will collect, organize, and interpret data with functions of best-fit and matrices to solve problems.

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