Advanced Functions

Objectives Textbook

Analysis & Approaches

1.1

[ ] can use partial fractions to rearrange an integrand - AA1.1HL Hodder AA HL: 2B

1.7

[ ] can solve exponential equations, including the use of logarithms - AA1.7 Hodder AA SL: 12A

1.11

[ ] can express a rational function with numerator of lower degree in partial Hodder AA HL: 2B
fraction form - AA1.11HL

1.12

[ ] can determine the conjugate of a complex number - AA1.12HL, AI1.12HL Hodder AA HL: 4C

1.14

[ ] can determine conjugate roots of quadratic and polynomial equations with Hodder AA HL: 4C
real coefficients - AA1.14HL

2.4

[ ] can determine key features of graphs, using technology when appropriate Hodder AA SL: 16B, 16C
(intercepts, asymptotes) - AA2.4, AI2.4
[ ] can determine key features of graphs, using technology when appropriate
(intercepts, asymptotes) - AA2.4, AI2.4

2.8

[ ] can graph reciprocal functions - AA2.8 Hodder AA SL: 16B

[ ] understand the self-inverse nature of reciprocal functions - AA2.8
[ ] can graph rational functions with linear numerator and denominator - AA2.8
[ ] can determine the questions of vertical and horizontal asymptotes - AA2.8

2.9

[ ] understand exponential and logarithmic functions as inverses of each other Hodder AA SL: 12B, 16C
- AA2.9
[ ] can graph exponential functions - AA2.9
[ ] can graph logarithmic functions - AA2.9
[ ] understand exponential and logarithmic functions as inverses of each other
- AA2.9

2.11

[ ] understand and apply translations of functions parallel to the x- or y- axis - Hodder AA SL: 16A

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AA2.11, AI2.8HL
[ ] understand and apply reflections of functions in the x- or y- axis - AA2.11,
AI2.8HL
[ ] understand and apply stretches of functions parallel to the y-axis (vertical) -
AA2.11, AI2.8HL
[ ] understand and apply stretches of functions parallel to the x-axis
(horizontal) - AA2.11, AI2.8HL
[ ] be aware of the relevance of the order in which transformations are applied
- AA2.11, AI2.8HL
[ ] can combine transformations - AA2.11, AI2.8HL

2.12

[ ] know and apply the remainder theorem - AA2.12HL Hodder AA HL: 6B, 6C
[ ] know and apply the factor theorem - AA2.12HL
[ ] know and apply the properties of sum and product of roots of a polynomial -
AA2.12HL

2.13

[ ] can use algebraic long division, or equivalent, to represent a rational Hodder AA HL: 7A
function (quadratic numerator, linear denominator) as the sum of two or more
terms - links to AA2.13HL, but not required
[ ] can graph rational functions with linear numerator and quadratic
denominator, or vice-versa, identifying all intercepts and asymptotes - AA2.13HL

2.14

[ ] can identify odd and even functions with reference to odd and even degree Hodder AA HL: 6A
polynomials - AA2.14HL

2.15

[ ] can solve g(x) >= f(x) both graphically and analytically - AA2.15HL Hodder AA HL: 7B

2.16

[ ] can solve absolute equations and inequalities - AA2.16HL Hodder AA HL: 7B,7C,
[ ] can graph and describe functions of the form 1 / f(x) - AA2.16HL 7D, 7C
[ ] can sketch and describe functions of the forms y = |f(x)| and y = f(|x|) -
AA2.16HL
[ ] can solve absolute equations and inequalities - AA2.16HL
[ ] can graph and describe functions of the form y = [f(x)]^2 - AA2.16HL

5.2

[ ] can identify increasing and decreasing regions of functions - AA5.2, AI5.2 Hodder AA SL: 9B
[ ] can interpret f'(x) > 0, f'(x) = 0 and f'(x) < 0 graphically - AA5.2, AI5.2

5.3

[ ] can determine the derivative of a polynomial and x^n terms for integer n Hodder AA SL: 9C
(not equal to -1) - AA5.3, AI5.3

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5.5

[ ] know that indefinite integrals can be considered as area functions - AA5.5 Hodder AA SL: 10B,
[ ] use technology to determine definite integrals - AA5.5, AI5.5 10B,21B
[ ] can integrate to determine the area of a region enclosed by f(x) and the
x-axis, where f(x) > 0 - AA5.5, AI5.5, AI5.12HL

5.6

[ ] use the chain rule to differentiate composite functions - AA5.6, AI5.9HL Hodder AA SL: 20B, 20C
[ ] use the quotient rule or product rule to differentiate the quotient of two
functions - AA5.6, AI5.9HL
[ ] can determine the derivatives of sine, cosine, exponential (base e) and
natural logarithmic functions - AA5.6, AI5.9HL

5.7

[ ] can determine the second derivative and interpret in terms of the graphical Hodder AA SL: 20D
behaviour of functions - AA5.7, AI5.10HL

5.8

[ ] can determine local maximum and minimum points using derivatives - Hodder AA SL: 20E, 20F
AA5.8, AI5.6
[ ] can test for maximum and minimum using second derivatives - AA5.8,
AI5.10HL
[ ] can solve optimization problems using differentiation - AA5.8, in context
AI5.7
[ ] know the meaning of concave-up and concave-down descriptors - AA5.8,
AI5.10HL
[ ] can determine the points of inflexion using gradient functions - AA5.8,
AI5.10HL

5.10

[ ] can determine the integral of sine, cosine, reciprocal and exponential Hodder AA SL: 21A
functions - AA5.10 Hodder AA HL: 10G
[ ] can determine the integral of compositions of functions with the linear
function ax + b - AA5.10
[ ] can apply reverse chain rule to integrate - AA5.10, AI5.11HL
[ ] can integrate by substitution - AA5.10, AA5.16HL, AI5.11HL

5.11

[ ] can solve definite integrals using technology or analytically - AA5.11 Hodder AA SL: 10B, 21B
[ ] can determine the area of a region enclosed by a curve and the x-axis
(positive or negative) without using technology - AA5.11
[ ] can determine the area between curves - AA5.11

5.12

[ ] develop an informal understanding of continuity and differentiability of a Hodder AA HL: 10A, 10F
function at a point - AA5.12HL

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[ ] can understand the concept of limits (convergence and divergence) -
AA5.12HL
[ ] know the definition of derivative from first principles and apply to
polynomials - AA5.12HL
[ ] can determine and interpret higher derivatives - AA5.12HL

5.15

[ ] can determine indefinite integrals of the known derivatives, including with Hodder AA SL: 21A
composition with ax + b - AA5.15HL Hodder AA HL: 10G, 2B
[ ] use partial fractions to rearrange an integrand - AA5.15HL

5.16

[ ] can integrate by substitution - AA5.10, AA5.16HL, AI5.11HL Hodder AA SL: 21A

Hodder AA HL: 10G

5.17

[ ] can integrate to determine the area of a region enclosed by f(x) and the Hodder AA SL: 10B
y-axis - AA5.17HL, AI5.12HL Hodder AA HL: 10I

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