Essential standards

#1 - I can perform arithmetic operations on polynomials and factor polynomials. (Semester 1)

• I can add, subtract, and multiply polynomial expressions.

• I can factor polynomial expressions

    CFA - Unit 2 - Introduction to Factoring

#2 - I can solve Quadratic Equations with rational solutions. (Semester 1)

• I can factor a quadratic equation to reveal the zeros of the function it defines.

• I can complete the square to find the maximum or minimum of the graph.

• I can use the Quadratic Formula to find the critical points of a quadratic function.

    CFA - Unit 4 - Solving Quadratic Equations with Rational Solutions

#3 - I can apply the properties of similarity to triangles and trigonometric ratios. (Semester 2)

• I can use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems and to prove relationships in geometric figures

• I can use sine, cosine and tangent ratios in working with triangles.

    CFA - Unit 2 - Triangle Similarity Transformations

#4 - I can identify and describe relationships among inscribed angles, radii, and chords. (Semester 2)

• I can use circle relationships to find the measures of central, inscribed, and circumscribed angles of a circle.

• I can use circle relationships to show that the measure of the inscribed angle on a diameter is a right angle.

• I can use circle relationships to show that the radius of a circle is perpendicular to a tangent line where the radius intersects the circle.

    CFA - Unit 5 - Circles