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For grades 9-12 you can expect students to know or be learning the following:
Students use multiple mathematical solution techniques
from different math topics they have studied to solve problems.
Students may be introduced to mathematical arguments, logic, theorems, proofs
and the use of counterexamples.
Students advance their skills in algebra and are able to work with and
formulate equations, inequalities and matrices. They are able to use
tables and graphs to express algebraic solutions.
Students continue their study of 2 and 3D geometry. The concepts of similarity
and congruency are introduced. Students may be taught to draw
and understand 3D diagrams of objects. College-bound students
may be introduced to the concept of a vector.
Students study trigonometry including sine and cosine functions. College-bound
students may also study circular functions, polar coordinates and complex
numbers.
As students continue their study of statistics and probability they
learn about distributions, random numbers and are asked to use simulation
to solve problems.
Students may be exposed to computer algorithms as part of math and
technology classes.
Students are informally introduced to calculus concepts: minimum and
maximum of a curve and the area under a curve. College-bound students may
also study slopes of a tangent, rates of change and graphing of polynomial
and other functions.