Advanced Mathematical Thinking™
Grades 10
Algebra II
Polynomials, rational functions, exponentials, logarithms, sequences, and trigonometric functions.
1
Polynomials
Arithmetic, factoring, and roots of higher-degree polynomials.
2
Exponentials & Logs
Inverse relationships and modeling growth and decay.
3
Trigonometry
The unit circle, identities, and sinusoidal functions.
Definition
Algebra II in one line
Polynomials, rational functions, exponentials, logarithms, sequences, and trigonometric functions.
Every course builds on the last; each opens the next.
Where this leads next
Algebra II→Statistics & Probability
Mastering Algebra II unlocks the reasoning structures of Statistics & Probability.
Sample challenges
AdvancedApproachable
Foundational Problem
A representative problem for this course — accessible now, with room to generalize.
Alg II
AdvancedChallenging
Stretch Problem
A problem that extends the course's core ideas into non-routine territory.
Alg IIReasoning
AdvancedOlympiad
Transfer Problem
Apply this course's structure to a competition or advanced context.
Alg IITransfer