Comparative Analysis of U
Comparative Analysis of U
Comparative Analysis of U
Joohan kim
learnovation club, Round Rock high school, TX
It includes an analysis of how the American math curriculum differs from the Ukrainian curriculum, and how
tutors can identify the content Ukrainian students may already know and the content they have not yet learned.
Through this analysis, tutors can accurately assess the students' current level of knowledge, reinforce
necessary areas, and personalize the learning process to achieve optimal educational outcomes.
The document will explore the differences between the middle and high school math curricula in the United
States and Ukraine. It will provide a detailed mapping of American math grade-specific section content to
the corresponding grades and major units taught in Ukraine. This mapping will help both tutors and students
easily identify the content that Ukrainian students may already be familiar with and the content they have yet
to learn. By accurately determining the current level of math knowledge and reinforcing needed areas, this
guide aims to help achieve the best possible learning outcomes.
Through this resource, tutors will be able to gain insights into the educational backgrounds and current levels
of Ukrainian students, and acquire essential information needed to understand the American math curriculum.
Furthermore, this document will aid tutors in developing more effective approaches and strategies to support
the learning processes of Ukrainian students.
This document focuses on enhancing the quality of education and supporting Ukrainian refugee students in
successfully learning in a new environment. It aims to help tutors use this resource to improve the educational
experiences of their students and to contribute to their educational achievements.
Elementary School (Grades 1-5) Middle School (Grades 6-8) High School (Grades 9-12)
- Numbers and Operations - Fractions, Percentages, and - Algebra
- Basics of Geometry Ratios - Geometry
- Measurement - Basics of Algebra - Calculus
- Fractions - Geometry - Functions
- Basics of Handling Data - Introduction to Probability - Trigonometry
and Statistics
Table 2-1. curriculum for elementary, middle, and high schools in U.S
Elementary School (Grades 1-4) Middle School (Grades 5-9) High School (Grades 10-11)
- Numbers and Operations - Fractions, Percentages, and - Advanced Algebra Topics
- Basics of Geometry Ratios - Functions
- Measurement - More Complex - Calculus
- Basics of Handling Data Mathematical Operations - Advanced Geometry
- Basics of Algebra - Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Introduction to Probability
and Statistics
Table 2-2. curriculum for elementary, middle, and high schools in Ukraine
Chapter 3: U.S. secondary math curriculum
3.4 Algebra1
Unit Section Section contents Ukraine
math
curriculum
mapping
Unit1. Solving
equations &
inequalities
Linear equations with Intro to equations with variables on both sides. 9-a-1
variables on both sides Equations with variables on both sides: 20-7x=6x-
6.Equation with variables on both sides: fractions.
(3/4)x + 2 = (3/8)x - 4
Equation with the variable in the denominator
Linear equations with Equations with parentheses. Reasoning with linear 9-a-1
parentheses equations
Multi-step equations review
Analyzing the number of Number of solutions to equations. Creating an 9-a-1
solutions to linear equations equation with no solutions. Creating an equation
with infinitely many solutions
Linear equations with Linear equations with unknown coefficients 9-a-1
unknown coefficients
Multi-step inequalities Inequalities with variables on both sides. 9-a-1
Multi-step inequalities
Compound inequality Compound inequalities: OR, AND.A compound 9-a-1
inequality with no solution. Double inequalities
Compound inequalities review
Unit2. Linear
equations &
graphs
Two-variable linear Two-variable linear equations intro. Completing 7-a-2
equations intro solutions to 2-variable equations
Slope Intro to slope. Positive & negative slope. Graphing 7-a-2
a line given point and slope. Calculating slope from
tables
Horizontal & vertical lines Slope of a horizontal line. Horizontal & vertical lines 7-a-2
x-intercepts and y-intercepts x-intercept of a line. Intercepts from an equation. 7-a-2
Intercepts of lines review (x-intercepts and y-
intercepts)
Applying intercepts and Slope, x-intercept, y-intercept meaning in context. 7-a-2
slope Slope and intercept meaning in context
Modeling with linear Comparing linear rates example 9-a-1
equations and
inequalities
Unit3. Forms of
linear equations
Introduction to slope- Intro to slope-intercept form. Slope and y-intercept 7-a-2
intercept form from equation
Graphing slope-intercept Graph from slope-intercept equation. Graphing 7-a-2
equations slope-intercept form. Graphing lines from slope-
intercept form review
Writing slope-intercept Slope-intercept equation from graph. Slope-intercept 7-a-2
equations equation from slope & point. Slope-intercept
equation from two points
Point-slope form Intro to point-slope form. Point-slope & 7-a-2
slope-intercept equations
Unit4. Systems of
equations
Introduction to systems of Testing a solution to a system of equations. Systems 7-a-3
equations of equations with graphing: exact & approximate
solutions
Solving systems of equations Systems of equations with substitution: 7-a-3
with substitution -3x-4y=-2 & y=2x-5
Solving systems of equations Elimination strategies. Systems of equations with 7-a-3
with elimination elimination
Equivalent systems of equivalent systems of equations. On-equivalent 7-a-3
equations systems of equations
Number of solutions to a Number of solutions to a system of equations 7-a-3
system of equations graphically. Number of solutions to a system of
equations algebraically
Unit5.
Inequalities
(systems &
graphs)
Graphing two-variable Graphing two-variable inequalities. Graphing 9-a-1
inequalities systems of inequalities
Unit6. Functions
Inputs and outputs of a matching an input to a function's output (equation). 7-a-2
function matching an input to a function's output (graph)
Evaluating functions Equations vs. functions. Obtaining a function from an 7-a-2
equation
Introduction to the domain Intervals and interval notation. What is the domain 7-a-2
and range of a function of a function? What is the range of a function?
domain and range from graph
Determining the domain of a Determining whether values are in domain of 7-a-2
function function
Recognizing functions Recognizing functions from graph. Recognizing 7-a-2
functions from table
Maximum and minimum Introduction to minimum and maximum points. 7-a-2
points absolute and relative extrema
Intervals where a function is Increasing, decreasing, positive or negative intervals 7-a-2
positive, negative,
increasing, or decreasing
Average rate of change Introduction to average rate of change. Average rate 7-a-2
of change from graph. Average rate of change from
table
Intro to inverse functions Intro to inverse functions. Inputs & outputs of inverse 7-a-2
functions. Graphing the inverse of a linear function.
Finding inverse functions: linear
Unit7. Sequences
Introduction to arithmetic Sequences intro. Intro to arithmetic sequences. 9-a-3
sequences Using arithmetic sequences formulas
Constructing arithmetic Recursive formulas for arithmetic sequences. 9-a-3
sequences Explicit formulas for arithmetic sequences.
Converting recursive & explicit forms of arithmetic
sequences
Introduction to geometric Intro to geometric sequences. Extending geometric 9-a-3
sequences sequences. Using explicit formulas of geometric
sequences. Using recursive formulas of geometric
sequences
Constructing geometric Explicit & recursive formulas for geometric 9-a-3
sequences sequences. Converting recursive & explicit forms of
geometric sequences
Unit8. Absolute
value & piecewise
functions
Graphs of absolute value Shifting absolute value graphs. Scaling & reflecting 10-a-1
functions absolute value functions: equation. Scaling &
reflecting absolute value functions: graph. Graphing
absolute value functions
Piecewise functions Introduction to piecewise functions. Graphing 10-a-1
piecewise functions. Domain & range of piecewise
linear functions
Unit9. Exponents
& radicals
Exponent properties review Multiplying & dividing powers (integer exponents). 10-a-1
Powers of products & quotients (integer exponents)
Radicals Intro to square roots. Understanding square roots. 10-a-1
Square root of decimal. Intro to cube roots.5th roots.
Higher order roots
Simplifying square roots Simplifying square roots 10-a-1
Unit10.
Exponential
growth & decay
Exponential vs. linear Intro to exponential functions. 10-a-1
growth Exponential vs. linear growth
Exponential expressions Exponential expressions word problems. Initial 10-a-1
value & common ratio of exponential functions
Graphs of exponential Exponential function graph. Graphs of exponential 10-a-1
growth growth
Exponential vs. linear Exponential vs. linear growth over time 10-a-1
growth over time
Exponential growth & decay Exponential decay intro. Graphing exponential 10-a-1
growth & decay. Writing functions with exponential
decay
Exponential functions from Writing exponential functions. Writing exponential 10-a-1
tables & graphs functions from tables. Writing exponential functions
from graphs. Analyzing tables of exponential
functions. Analyzing graphs of exponential functions.
Analyzing graphs of exponential functions: negative
initial value.
Unit11.
Quadratics:
Multiplying &
factoring
Multiplying monomials by Polynomials intro. Multiply monomials by 9-a-2
polynomials polynomials
Multiplying binomials Multiplying binomials 9-a-2
3.5 Geometry
Unit Section Section contents Ukraine
math
curriculum
mapping
Unit1. Performing
transformations
Introduction to rigid Rigid transformations intro. Dilations intro. 9-g-5
transformations Translations.
Rotations.
Translations Translating points. Determining translations. 9-g-5
Translating shapes
Rotations Rotating points. Determining translations. Rotating 9-g-5
shapes
Reflections Reflecting points. Determining reflections. 9-g-5
Reflecting shapes
Dilations Dilating points. Dilations: scale factor. Dilations: 9-g-5
center. Dilating shapes: expanding. Dilating shapes:
shrinking
Unit2.
Transformation
properties
and proofs
Rigid transformations Finding measures using rigid transformations. Rigid 9-g-5
overview transformations: preserved properties
Dilation preserved properties Dilations and properties 9-g-5
Properties & definitions of Sequences of transformations. Defining 9-g-5
transformations transformations.
Precisely defining rotations. Identifying type of
transformation
Symmetry Intro to reflective symmetry. Intro to rotational 9-g-5
symmetry. Finding a quadrilateral from its
symmetries.
Unit3.
Congruence
Transformations & Congruent shapes & transformations. Non-congruent 7-g-3,8-g-1,8-
congruence shapes & transformations. Angle congruence g-2
equivalent to having same measure
Triangle congruence from Proving the SSS triangle congruence criterion using 7-g-3,8-g-1,8-
transformations transformations. g-2
Proving the SAS triangle congruence criterion using
transformations.
Proving the ASA and AAS triangle congruence
criteria using transformations
Congruent triangles Triangle congruence postulates/criteria. Determining 7-g-3,8-g-1,8-
congruent triangles. Calculating angle measures to g-2
verify congruence. Corresponding parts of congruent
triangles are congruent
Theorems concerning Properties of congruence and equality. Angles in a 7-g-3,8-g-1,8-
triangle properties triangle sum to 180° proof. Proofs concerning g-2
isosceles triangles. Proofs concerning equilateral
triangles
Working with triangles Corresponding angles in congruent triangles. 8-g-1,8-g-2
Isosceles & equilateral triangles problems. Finding
angles in isosceles triangles
Theorems concerning Opposite sides of a parallelogram. Diagonals of a 8-g-1
quadrilateral properties parallelogram. Opposite angles of a parallelogram.
The diagonals of a kite are perpendicular. Rhombus
diagonals are perpendicular bisectors. Rhombus area
Proofs of general theorems Geometry proof problem: midpoint. Geometry proof 8-g-1,8-g-2
problem: congruent segments. Geometry proof
problem: squared circle
Constructing lines & angles Geometric constructions: congruent angles. 8-g-1,8-g-2
Geometric constructions: parallel line. Geometric
constructions: perpendicular bisector. Geometric
constructions: perpendicular line through a point on
the line. Geometric constructions: perpendicular line
through a point not on the line. Geometric
constructions: angle bisector
Unit4. Similarity
Definitions of similarity Similar shapes & transformations. Rational equations 8-g-1,8-g-2
intro
Introduction to triangle Intro to triangle similarity. Triangle similarity 8-g-1,8-g-2
similarity postulates/criteria. Angle-angle triangle similarity
criterion. Determining similar triangles
Angle bisector theorem Using the angle bisector theorem 8-g-1,8-g-2
Proving relationships using Pythagorean theorem proof using similarity. 8-g-1,8-g-2
similarity Exploring medial triangles. Parallel lines divide
triangle sides proportionally. Proving slope is
constant using similarity. Parallel lines have the same
slope. Perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal
slopes
Unit5. Right
triangles &
trigonometry
Pythagorean theorem Pythagorean theorem in 3D.Pythagorean theorem 8-g-3,9-g-1
with isosceles triangle
Pythagorean theorem proofs Garfield's proof of the Pythagorean theorem. 8-g-3,9-g-1
Bhaskara's proof of the Pythagorean theorem.
Special right triangles Special right triangles proof. Area of a regular 8-g-3,9-g-1
hexagon
Ratios in right triangles Hypotenuse, opposite, and adjacent. Side ratios 8-g-3,9-g-1
in right triangles as a function of the angles. Using
similarity to estimate ratio between side lengths.
Using right triangle ratios to approximate angle
measure
Introduction to the Triangle similarity & the trigonometric ratios. 8-g-3,9-g-1
trigonometric ratios Trigonometric ratios in right triangles
Solving for a side in a right Solving for a side in a right triangle 8-g-3,9-g-1
triangle using the using the trigonometric ratios
trigonometric ratios
Solving for an angle in a Intro to inverse trig functions 8-g-3,9-g-1
right triangle using the
trigonometric ratios
Sine & cosine of Sine & cosine of complementary angles. Angles of 8-g-3,9-g-1
complementary angles elevation and depression
Unit6. Analytic
geometry
Distance and midpoints Distance formula. Midpoint formula 9-g-1
Dividing line segments Dividing line segments: graphical. Proving triangle 9-g-1
medians intersect at a point
Problem solving with Area of trapezoid on the coordinate plane. Points 10-g-2
distance on inside/outside/on a circle
the coordinate plane
Parallel & perpendicular Parallel & perpendicular lines intro. 10-g-1,10-g-2
lines on the coordinate plane Parallel & perpendicular lines from graph.
Classifying quadrilaterals on the coordinate plane.
Classifying figures with coordinates
Equations of parallel & Parallel lines from equation. Perpendicular lines from 10-g-1,10-g-2
perpendicular lines equation. Parallel lines have the same slope.
Perpendicular lines have opposite reciprocal slopes
Unit7. Conic
sections
Graphs of circles intro Intro to conic sections. Graphing circles from 9-g-1
features.
Features of a circle from its graph
Standard equation of a circle Features of a circle from its standard equation. 9-g-1
Graphing a circle from its standard equation
Focus and directrix of a Intro to focus & directrix. Equation of a parabola 9-g-1
parabola from focus & directrix.
Unit8. Circles
Circle basics Area of a circle intuition. All circles are similar 7-g-4,9-g-4
Arc measure Intro to arc measure. Finding arc measures. Finding 9-g-4
arc measures with equations
Arc length (from degrees) Arc length from subtended angle. Subtended angle 9-g-4
from arc length
Introduction to radians Radians as ratio of arc length to radius. Intro to 9-g-4
radians.
Radians & degrees. Degrees to radians. Radians to
degrees
Arc length (from radians) Arc length as fraction of circumference. Arc length 9-g-4
from subtended angle: radians
Inscribed angles Inscribed angles. Inscribed angle theorem proof 9-g-4
Proofs with inscribed shapes Right triangles inscribed in circles. Inscribed 7-g-4,9-g-4
quadrilaterals proof. Radius is perpendicular to a
chord it bisects. Perpendicular radius bisects chord
Properties of tangents Radius is perpendicular to tangent line. 7-g-4,9-g-4
Determining tangent lines: angles.
Determining tangent lines: lengths.
Segments tangent to circle from outside point are
congruent
Constructing regular Geometric constructions: circle-inscribed square. 8-g-4,9-g-4
polygons inscribed Geometric constructions: circle-inscribed equilateral
in circles triangle.
Geometric constructions: circle-inscribed regular
hexagon
Constructing circumcircles Geometric constructions: triangle-inscribing circle. 8-g-4,9-g-4
& incircles Geometric constructions: triangle-circumscribing
circle
Constructing a line tangent Geometric constructions: circle tangent 8-g-4,9-g-4
to a circle
Unit9. Solid
geometry
2D vs. 3D objects Getting ready for solid geometry. Dilating in 3D. 11-g-1
Slicing a rectangular pyramid. Rotating 2D shapes in
3D
Cavalieri's principle and Cavalieri's principle in 2D.Cavalieri's principle in 11-g-3
dissection methods 3D.Volume of pyramids intuition. Volume of a
pyramid or cone
Volume and surface area Volume of triangular prism & cube. Volume of a 11-g-1,11-g-
cone. 2,11-g-3
Cylinder volume & surface area. Volume of a sphere.
Applying volume of solids. Volume of composite
figures.
Density Area density. Volume density X
Table 3-5. U.S Geometry grade math curriculum table
3.6 Algebra2
Unit Section Section contents Ukraine math
curriculum
mapping
Unit1. Polynomial
arithmetic
Intro to polynomials Polynomials intro. The parts of polynomial 7-a-1
expressions
Average rate of change of Finding average rate of change of polynomials. Sign 7-a-1
polynomials of average rate of change of polynomials
Adding and subtracting Adding polynomials. Subtracting polynomials 7-a-1
polynomials
Multiplying monomials by Multiplying monomials. Multiplying monomials by 7-a-1
polynomials polynomials: area model. Area model for multiplying
polynomials with negative terms. Multiplying
monomials by polynomials
Multiplying binomials by Multiplying binomials by polynomials: area model. 7-a-1
polynomials Multiplying binomials by polynomials
Special products of Polynomial special products: difference of squares. 7-a-1
polynomials Polynomial special products: perfect square
Unit2
The imaginary unit i Intro to the imaginary numbers. x
Simplifying roots of negative numbers. Powers of the
imaginary unit. i as the principal root of -1
Complex numbers Intro to complex numbers. Classifying complex x
introduction numbers
The complex plane Plotting numbers on the complex plane.The complex x
plane
Adding and subtracting Adding complex numbers. x
complex numbers Subtracting complex numbers
Multiplying complex Multiplying complex numbers. Complex number x
numbers operations
Quadratic equations with Solving quadratic equations: complex roots x
complex solutions
Unit3. Polynomial
factorization
Factoring monomials Introduction to factoring higher degree polynomials. 7-a-1
Which monomial factorization is correct? Factoring
monomials
Greatest common factor Greatest common factor of monomials 7-a-1
Taking common factor from Taking common factor from binomial. Taking 7-a-1
binomial common factor from trinomial. Taking common
factor: area model. Factoring polynomials by taking a
common factor
Factoring higher degree Factoring higher degree polynomials. Factoring 7-a-1
polynomials higher-degree polynomials: Common factor
Factoring using structure Identifying quadratic patterns. Factoring using the 7-a-1
perfect square pattern. Factoring using the difference
of squares pattern
Polynomial identities Polynomial identities introduction. Analyzing 7-a-1
polynomial identities. Describing numerical
relationships with polynomial identities
Geometric series Geometric series introduction. Finite geometric series 7-a-1
formula
Unit4. Polynomial
division
Dividing polynomials by x Polynomial division introduction. 8-a-3
Dividing polynomials by x (no remainders).
Divide polynomials by x (with remainders)
Dividing quadratics by linear Intro to long division of polynomials. Dividing 8-a-3
factors quadratics by linear expressions (no remainders).
Dividing quadratics by linear expressions with
remainders. Dividing quadratics by linear expressions
with remainders: missing x-term.
Dividing polynomials by Dividing polynomials by linear expressions. 8-a-3
linear factors Dividing polynomials by linear expressions: missing
term. Factoring using polynomial division. Factoring
using polynomial division: missing term
Polynomial Remainder Intro to the Polynomial Remainder Theorem. 8-a-3
Theorem Remainder theorem: finding remainder from
equation. Remainder theorem: checking factors.
Remainder theorem: finding coefficients. Proof of the
Polynomial Remainder Theorem
Unit5. Polynomial
graphs
Zeros of polynomials Zeros of polynomials introduction. Eros of 9-a-2
polynomials: plotting zeros. Zeros of polynomials:
matching equation to zeros. Zeros of polynomials:
matching equation to graph. Zeros of polynomials
(with factoring): grouping. Zeros of polynomials
(with factoring): common factor
Positive and negative Positive and negative intervals of polynomials. 9-a-2
intervals of polynomials Multiplicity of zeros of polynomials. Zeros of
polynomials (multiplicity)
End behavior of polynomials Intro to end behavior of polynomials. 9-a-2
Unit6. Rational
exponents and
radicals
Rational exponents Intro to rational exponents. Rewriting roots as 10-a-1
rational exponents. Exponential equation with
rational answer
Properties of exponents Rewriting quotient of powers (rational 10-a-1
(rational exponents) exponents).Rewriting mixed radical and exponential
expressions
Evaluating exponents & Evaluating fractional exponents. Evaluating 10-a-1
radicals fractional exponents: negative unit-fraction.
Evaluating fractional exponents: fractional base.
Evaluating quotient of fractional exponents.
Evaluating mixed radicals and exponents
Equivalent forms of Rewriting exponential expressions as A⋅Bᵗ. 10-a-1
exponential expressions Equivalent forms of exponential expressions
Solving exponential Solving exponential equations using exponent 11-a-1,10-a-1
equations using properties of properties
exponents
Unit7.
Exponential
models
Interpreting the rate of Interpreting change in exponential models. 10-a-1
change of exponential Interpreting time in exponential models
models
Constructing exponential Constructing exponential models. Constructing 10-a-1
models according to rate of exponential models: half life.Constructing
change exponential models: percent change
Advanced interpretation of Interpreting change in exponential models: with 10-a-1
exponential models manipulation. Interpreting change in exponential
models: changing units
Unit8. Logarithms
Introduction to logarithms Intro to Logarithms. Evaluating logarithms 11-a-1
(advanced).Relationship between exponentials &
logarithms. Relationship between exponentials &
logarithms: graphs. Relationship between
exponentials & logarithms: tables.
The constant e and the e and compound interest. e as a limit. Evaluating 11-a-1
natural logarithm natural logarithm with calculator
Properties of logarithms Intro to logarithm properties. Using the logarithmic 11-a-1
product rule. Using the logarithmic power rule. Using
the properties of logarithms: multiple steps. Proof of
the logarithm product rule. Proof of the logarithm
quotient and power rules. Justifying the logarithm
properties.
The change of base formula Evaluating logarithms: change of base rule. 11-a-1
for logarithms Using the logarithm change of base rule.
Proof of the logarithm change of base rule
Solving exponential Solving exponential equations using logarithms: 11-a-1
equations with logarithms base-10.Solving exponential equations using
logarithms: base-2
Unit9.
Transformations
of functions
Shifting functions Shifting functions introduction. Graphing shifted 8-a-2,10-a-1
functions
Reflecting functions Reflecting function’s introduction. 8-a-2,10-a-1
Symmetry of functions Function symmetry introduction. 8-a-2,10-a-1
Even and odd functions: Graphs. Even and odd
functions: Tables. Even and odd functions: Equations.
Even and odd functions: Find the mistake. Symmetry
of polynomials
Scaling functions Scaling functions introduction. Scaling functions 8-a-2,10-a-1
vertically. Scaling functions horizontally. Identifying
horizontal squash from graph
Graphs of square and cube Graphing square and cube root functions. Radical 8-a-2,10-a-1
root functions functions & their graphs
Graphs of exponential Transforming exponential graphs. Graphing 8-a-2,11-a-
functions exponential functions. 1,10-a-1
Graphs of logarithmic Graphical relationship between 2ˣ and log₂(x). 11-a-1
functions Graphing logarithmic functions
Unit10. Equations
Rational equations Rational equations intro. 10-a-1
Equations with rational expressions. Finding inverses
of rational functions
Square-root equations Intro to square-root equations & extraneous solutions. 10-a-1
Square-root equations intro. Solving square-root
equations. Solving square-root equations: one
solution. Solving square-root equations: two
solutions.
Solving square-root equations: no solution
Extraneous solutions Extraneous solutions. Equation that has a specific 10-a-1
extraneous solution. Extraneous solutions of radical
equations.
Cube-root equations Solving cube-root equations. 10-a-1
Quadratic systems Quadratic systems: a line and a parabola. 10-a-1
Quadratic systems: a line and a circle. Quadratic
system with no solutions
Solving equations by Solving equations by graphing. Solving equations by 10-a-1
graphing graphing: graphing calculator
Unit11.
Trigonometry
Unit circle introduction Unit circle. The trig functions & right triangle trig 10-a-2
ratios.
Radians Intro to radians. Radians & degrees. Degrees to 10-a-2
radians. Radians to degrees. Radian angles &
quadrants.
The Pythagorean identity Proof of the Pythagorean trig identity. Using the 10-a-2
Pythagorean trig identity.
Trigonometric values of Trig values of π/4 10-a-2
special angles
Graphs of sin(x), cos(x), and Graph of y=sin(x). 10-a-2
tan(x) Intersection points of y=sin(x) and y=cos(x).
Graph of y=tan(x)
Amplitude, midline and Features of sinusoidal functions. 10-a-2
period
Transforming sinusoidal Amplitude & period of sinusoidal functions from 10-a-2
graphs equation. Transforming sinusoidal graphs: vertical
stretch & horizontal reflection. Transforming
sinusoidal graphs: vertical & horizontal stretches
Table 3-6. U.S Algebra2 grade math curriculum table
3.7 Pre Calculus
Unit Section Section contents Ukraine
math
curriculum
mapping
Unit1. Composite
and inverse
functions
Composing functions Intro to composing functions. Evaluating composite 10-a-1
functions: using tables. Evaluating composite
functions: using graphs. Finding composite functions
Invertible functions Determining if a function is invertible. Intro to 10-a-1
invertible functions. Restricting domains of functions
to make them invertible
Inverse functions in graphs Reading inverse values from a graph. 10-a-1
and tables Reading inverse values from a table
Verifying inverse functions Verifying inverse functions from tables. Using 10-a-1
by composition specific values to test for inverses. Verifying inverse
functions by composition. Verifying inverse functions
by composition: not inverse
Unit2.
Trigonometry
Special trigonometric values Cosine, sine and tangent of π/6 and π/3.Trig values of 9-g-3
in the first quadrant π/4
Trigonometric identities on Sine & cosine identities: symmetry. Tangent 9-g-3
the unit circle identities: symmetry. Sine & cosine identities:
periodicity. Tangent identities: periodicity
Inverse trigonometric Intro to arcsine. Intro to arctangent. Intro to 9-g-3
functions arccosine. Restricting domains of functions to make
them invertible. Domain & range of inverse tangent
function. Using inverse trig functions with a
calculator
Law of sines Solving for a side with the law of sines. Proof of the 9-g-3
law of sines
Law of cosines Solving for a side with the law of cosines. Proof of 9-g-3
the law of cosines
Sinusoidal equations Solving sinusoidal equations of the form sin(x)=d. 9-g-3
Cosine equation algebraic solution set. Cosine
equation solution set in an interval. Sine equation
algebraic solution set. Solving cos(θ)=1 and cos(θ)=-
1
Angle addition identities Trig angle addition identities. Using the cosine angle 9-g-3
addition identity. Using the cosine double-angle
identity. Proof of the sine angle addition identity.
Proof of the cosine angle addition identity. Proof of
the tangent angle sum and difference identities
Using trigonometric Finding trig values using angle addition identities. 9-g-3
identities Using the tangent angle addition identity.
Using trig angle addition identities: finding side
lengths. Using trig angle addition identities:
manipulating expressions. Using trigonometric
identities
Unit3. Complex
numbers
The complex plane Plotting numbers on the complex plane x
Distance and midpoint of Distance & midpoint of complex numbers x
complex numbers
Complex conjugates and Complex numbers & sum of squares factorization. x
dividing complex numbers Factoring sum of squares. Factoring polynomials
using complex numbers.
Identities with complex Complex numbers & sum of squares factorization. x
numbers Factoring sum of squares. Factoring polynomials
using complex numbers.
Modulus (absolute value) Absolute value of complex numbers. Complex x
and argument (angle) of numbers with the same modulus (absolute value).
complex numbers Absolute value & angle of complex numbers
Polar form of complex Polar & rectangular forms of complex numbers. x
numbers Converting a complex number from polar to
rectangular form
Multiplying and dividing Multiplying complex numbers in polar form. x
complex numbers in polar Dividing complex numbers in polar form. Taking and
form visualizing powers of a complex number. Complex
number equations: x³=1.Visualizing complex number
powers
Unit4. Rational
functions
Reducing rational Intro to rational expressions. Reducing rational 10-a-1
expressions to lowest terms expressions to lowest terms
End behavior of rational End behavior of rational functions 10-a-3
functions
Discontinuities of rational Discontinuities of rational functions 10-a-3
functions
Graphs of rational functions Graphing rational functions according to asymptotes. 10-a-1
Graphs of rational functions: y-intercept. Graphs of
rational functions: horizontal asymptote. Graphs of
rational functions: vertical asymptotes. Graphs of
rational functions: zeros
Multiplying and dividing Multiplying & dividing rational expressions: 10-a-1
rational expressions monomials. Multiplying rational expressions.
Dividing rational expressions
Adding and subtracting Adding & subtracting rational expressions: like 10-a-1
rational expressions denominators. Intro to adding rational expressions
with unlike denominators. Adding rational
expression: unlike denominators. Subtracting rational
expressions: unlike denominators. Least common
multiple of polynomials. Subtracting rational
expressions: factored denominators
Unit5. Conic
sections
Center and radii of an ellipse Intro to ellipses. Ellipse standard equation from x
graph. Ellipse graph from standard equation. Ellipse
features review. Ellipse equation review
Foci of an ellipse Foci of an ellipse from equation. Ellipse foci review x
Introduction to hyperbolas Intro to hyperbolas. Vertices & direction of a x
hyperbola. Graphing hyperbolas.
Foci of a hyperbola Foci of a hyperbola from equation. Proof of the x
hyperbola foci formula
Hyperbolas not centered at Equation of a hyperbola not centered at the origin x
the origin
Unit6. Vectors
Intro to vectors and scalars Intro to vectors and scalars. Representing quantities 9-g-2,10-g-3
with vectors. Interpreting statements about vectors
Vector components Introduction to vector components. Finding the 9-g-2,10-g-3
components of a vector. Comparing the components
of vectors.
Magnitude of vectors Vector magnitude from graph. Vector magnitude from 9-g-2,10-g-3
components. Vector magnitude from initial &
terminal points
Scalar multiplication Scalar multiplication: component form. Scalar 9-g-2,10-g-3
multiplication: magnitude and direction
Vector addition and Adding & subtracting vectors. Adding & subtracting 9-g-2,10-g-3
subtraction vectors end-to-end. Parallelogram rule for vector
addition. Subtracting vectors end-to-end. Subtracting
vectors with parallelogram rule. Vector addition &
magnitude.
Direction of vectors Direction of vectors from components: 1st & 2nd 9-g-2,10-g-3
quadrants. Direction of vectors from components: 3rd
& 4th quadrants
Vector components from Adding vectors in magnitude and direction form 9-g-2,10-g-3
magnitude and direction
Unit7. Matrices
Introduction to matrices Introduction to matrices x
Using matrices to represent Using matrices to represent data: Networks. Using x
data matrices to represent data: Payoffs
Multiplying matrices by Multiplying matrices by scalars x
scalars
Adding and subtracting Adding and subtracting matrices x
matrices
Properties of matrix addition Intro to zero matrices. Properties of matrix addition. x
& Properties of matrix scalar multiplication
scalar multiplication
Matrices as transformations Matrices as transformations of the plane. Working x
of the plane with matrices as transformations of the plane. Intro to
determinant notation and computation. Interpreting
determinants in terms of area. Finding area of figure
after transformation using determinant. Proof: Matrix
determinant gives area of image of unit square under
mapping. Matrices as transformations. Matrix from
visual representation of transformation
Using matrices to transform Using matrices to transform the plane: Mapping a x
the plane vector. Using matrices to transform the plane:
Composing matrices
Transforming 3D and 4D Using matrices to transform a 4D vector. Composing x
vectors with matrices 3x3 matrices
Multiplying matrices by Intro to matrix multiplication. Multiplying matrices x
matrices
Properties of matrix Defined matrix operations. Matrix multiplication x
multiplication dimensions. Intro to identity matrix. Dimensions of
identity matrix. Is matrix multiplication
commutative? Associative property of matrix
multiplication. Zero matrix & matrix multiplication.
Properties of matrix multiplication. Using properties
of matrix operations. Using identity & zero matrices
Representing systems of Representing systems of equations with matrices. x
equations with matrices Representing systems of any number of equations
with matrices
Introduction to matrix Introduction to matrix inverses. Invertible matrices x
inverses. and determinants. Invertible matrices and
transformations. Inverse matrices and matrix
equations
Finding inverses of 2x2 Finding inverses of 2x2 matrices x
matrices
Unit8. Probability
and combinatorics
Venn diagrams and the Probability with Venn diagrams. Addition rule for 11-a-3
addition rule probability.
Multiplication rule for Compound probability of independent events. 11-a-3
probabilities Dependent probability introduction. Interpreting
general multiplication rule
Permutations Factorial and counting seat arrangements. 11-a-3
Permutation formula. Possible three letter words.
Zero factorial or 0!
Combinations Intro to combinations. Permutation formula 11-a-3
Probability using Probability using combinatorics. Probability with 11-a-3
combinatorics permutations & combinations
Probability distribution’s Constructing a probability distribution for random 11-a-3
introduction variable. Valid discrete probability distribution
examples. Probability with discrete random variable
example
Theoretical & empirical Theoretical probability distribution example: tables. 11-a-3
probability distributions Theoretical probability distribution example:
multiplication. Probability distributions from
empirical data
Expected value Mean (expected value) of a discrete random variable. 11-a-3
Interpreting expected value
Unit9. Series
Geometric series Geometric series introduction. 9-a-3
Finite geometric series formula.
Geometric series (with Summation notation. Geometric series with sigma 9-a-3
summation notation) notation
The binomial theorem Intro to the Binomial Theorem. 9-a-3
Pascal's triangle and binomial expansion. Expanding
binomials. Expanding binomials w/o Pascal's
triangle. Binomial expansion & combinatorics.
Pascal’s triangle & combinatorics
Arithmetic series Arithmetic series intro. Arithmetic series formula 9-a-3
Unit10. Limits
and continuity
Defining limits and using Limits intro 10-a-3
limit notation
Estimating limit values from Estimating limit values from graphs. Unbounded 10-a-3
graphs limits. One-sided limits from graphs. One-sided
limits from graphs: asymptote. Connecting limits and
graphical behavior
Estimating limit values from Approximating limits using tables. Estimating limits 10-a-3
tables from tables. One-sided limits from tables
Determining limits using Limit properties. Limits of combined functions. 10-a-3
algebraic properties of Limits of combined functions: piecewise functions.
limits: limit properties Theorem for limits of composite functions. Theorem
for limits of composite functions: when conditions
aren't met. Limits of composite functions: internal
limit doesn't exist. Limits of composite functions:
external limit doesn't exist
Determining limits using Limits by direct substitution. Undefined limits by 10-a-3
algebraic properties direct substitution. Limits of trigonometric functions.
of limits: direct substitution Limits of piecewise functions. Limits of piecewise
functions: absolute value
Determining limits using Limits by factoring. Limits by rationalizing. Trig 10-a-3
algebraic manipulation limit using Pythagorean identity. Trig limit using
double angle identity
Selecting procedures for Strategy in finding limits 10-a-3
determining limits
Determining limits using the Squeeze theorem intro. Limit of sin(x)/x as x 10-a-3
squeeze theorem approaches 0. Limit of (1-cos(x))/x as x approaches 0
Exploring types of Types of discontinuities 10-a-3
discontinuities
Defining continuity at a Continuity at a point. Worked example: point where a 10-a-3
point function is continuous. Worked example: point where
a function isn't continuous
Confirming continuity over Continuity over an interval. Functions continuous on 10-a-3
an interval all real numbers. Functions continuous at specific x-
values.
Removing discontinuities Removing discontinuities (factoring). 10-a-3
Removing discontinuities (rationalization)
Connecting infinite limits Introduction to infinite limits. Infinite limits and 10-a-3
and vertical asymptotes asymptotes.
Analyzing unbounded limits: rational function.
Analyzing unbounded limits: mixed function
Connecting limits at infinity Introduction to limits at infinity. Functions with same 10-a-3
and horizontal asymptotes limit at infinity. Limits at infinity of quotients. Limits
at infinity of quotients with square roots (odd
power).Limits at infinity of quotients with square
roots (even power)
Working with the Intermediate value theorem. Justification with the 10-a-3
intermediate value theorem intermediate value theorem: table. Justification with
the intermediate value theorem: equation.
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