LEARNING EXPECTATIONS GRADE 11
Ensino MĂ©dio
Muchness lives where curiosity
meets care
Finding Muchness by Kobi
2026 Theme of the Year
Our mission
Escola Concept
offers an academically rigorous, challenging, inclusive, global education designed to develop happy and thoughtful human beings who positively impact the world we live in. The school's program is designed to nurture the dispositions of lifelong learners who collaborate to co-create, embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, understand the meaning of living sustainably, and are globally and digitally fluent. Learners apply habits of mind to their daily actions, use the language of thinking to communicate, and understand the elements of design thinking to problem solve and innovate. Learning is facilitated and assessed through relevant, project-based experiences. Upon graduation, learners will be prepared for their university of choice in Brazil, or elsewhere around the world.
Nossa missĂŁo
FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING PER GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
The standards and benchmarks that guide instruction derive from both the national curriculum mandated by the Ministry of Education, besides international references such as Illustrative Mathematics, Fieldwork Education, U.S. Common Core, AP Curriculum (College Board) NGSS, and NCSS. The main core areas of knowledge are divided into the following:
English Language
Develop academic writing, argumentation, and rhetorical analysis through literary and informational texts.
Portuguese Language
Explore linguagem e discurso em diferentes gĂŞneros, produza textos autorais e desenvolva leitura crĂtica e argumentação Ă©tica.
Mathematics
Explore exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, transformations, and real-world modeling.
Social Sciences (History and Geography)
Analyze global interdependence, political systems, and inequality. Engage in research, case studies, and civic reflection.
Natural Sciences
Study genetics, energy, sustainability, and climate through collaborative investigations and real-world applications.
FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING PER GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATIONS
Expectativas Fundamentais de Aprendizagem por ano escolar
Career & College Counseling Guide
The WAKE College & Career Counseling Manual offers a structured framework for post-secondary planning. Using the WAKE model—Wonder, Act, Know, Execute—it guides learners in self-discovery, academic growth, and career exploration, ensuring a confident and purposeful transition beyond high school.
AP - Advanced Placement
College-level courses and exams offered in High School that allow students to demonstrate mastery of subjects, earn college credit, and strengthen university applications.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE Arts
LANGUAGE ARTS
Curriculum Snapshot
Aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Grade 11 ELA ensures rigor, continuity, and international comparability.
At Escola Concept, learners engage with complex literary and informational texts, writing across genres, and advanced academic discussion through the Understand → Explore → Materialize model.
Course Overview
Learners investigate themes of identity, justice, and society through novels, plays, essays, and media texts. The course emphasizes literary analysis, argumentative and research writing, and oral communication in academic settings.
Learning Structure
Understand: Explore essential questions through anchor texts. Explore: Analyze structure, style, and authorial choices; compare perspectives.
Materialize: Apply learning in essays, research projects, and presentations.
Content Areas
American and global literature
Informational and argumentative texts
Research methods and synthesis writing
Rhetorical analysis and persuasive techniques
Oral communication and presentation skills
Competencies
Interpret and critique complex texts
Produce sustained research writing
Develop arguments with evidence and clarity
Communicate effectively in academic discourse
Synthesize multiple perspectives
Curriculum Alignment Snapshot
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.11–12.1–10 (Literature)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.11–12.1–10 (Informational Text)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11–12.1–10 (Writing)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.11–12.1–6 (Speaking & Listening)
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11–12.1–6 (Language)
Assessment and Student Work
Analytical and research essays
Oral debates and presentations
Annotated reading journals
Portfolios with drafts and revisions
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PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE
LĂŤNGUA PORTUGUESA
Curriculum Snapshot
Aligned with the BNCC (Base Nacional Comum Curricular – Ensino MĂ©dio), Grade 11 LĂngua Portuguesa ensures continuity and national comparability.
At Escola Concept, learners deepen authorial, argumentative, and critical competencies through the Compreender → Explorar → Materializar model.
Course Overview
Learners read and analyze a wide range of texts (literary, journalistic, digital), focusing on critical positioning and discourse analysis. The course emphasizes essay writing, multimodal productions, and oral debates on ethical and social issues.
Learning Structure
Compreender: Guided reading of diverse genres.
Explorar: Analysis of argument, language, and ideology.
Materializar: Production of essays, reports, and digital projects.
Content Areas
Literary texts (modern and contemporary works)
Argumentative and opinion texts
Linguistic variation and discourse
Oral communication and debate
Multimodal and digital productions
Competencies
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MATH EMATICS
MATHEMATICS
Curriculum Snapshot
Aligned with the BNCC (Ensino Médio – Matemática), Illustrative Mathematics, and CCSS, Grade 11 Mathematics ensures rigor, continuity, and international comparability,
At Escola Concept, learners deepen algebra, functions, geometry, and statistics through the Understand → Explore → Materialize model.
Course Overview
Learners extend their understanding of functions (linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric), sequences, and probability. The course emphasizes mathematical modeling, reasoning, and communication.
Learning Structure
Understand: Introduction of functions and models. Explore: Use multiple representations, problem-solving, and proofs.
Materialize: Apply in real-world modeling and assessments.
Content Areas
Algebra and polynomial functions
Exponential and logarithmic functions
Trigonometry and analytic geometry
Probability and statistics
Sequences and series
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Curriculum Snapshot
Aligned with the BNCC (Ciências Humanas – Ensino Médio), NCSS, and AP World History, Grade 11 Social Sciences ensures rigor, continuity, and comparability.
At Escola Concept, learners study history, geography, civics, and economics through the Understand → Explore → Materialize model.
Course Overview
Learners examine modern world history, globalization, governance, economic systems, and civic identity. The course emphasizes critical thinking, source analysis, and civic engagement.
Learning Structure
Understand: Introduction to historical and civic contexts. Explore: Source analysis, debates, and mapping exercises. Materialize: Projects, research papers, and simulations.
Content Areas
Global history: revolutions, conflicts, decolonization
Geography: globalization, urbanization, environment
Civics: democracy, rights, responsibilities
Economics: ideologies, markets, globalization
Cultural identity and social movements
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Curriculum Alignment Snapshot
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NATURAL SCIENCES
NATURAL SCIENCES
Curriculum Snapshot
Aligned with the BNCC (Ciências da Natureza – Ensino Médio) and NGSS, Grade 11 Natural Sciences ensures rigor and international comparability.
At Escola Concept, learners integrate physics, chemistry, and biology through the Understand → Explore → Materialize model.
Course Overview
Learners study advanced concepts in mechanics, chemical reactions, cellular biology, genetics, and ecology. The course emphasizes experimentation, data analysis, and ethical implications of scientific knowledge.
Learning Structure
Understand: Introduction of concepts and theories.
Explore: Laboratory experiments and data analysis.
Materialize: Application in research projects and presentations.
Content Areas
Physics: motion, forces, energy
Chemistry: atomic structure, reactions, bonding
Biology: cells, genetics, ecosystems
Environmental science: sustainability, climate change
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CAREER & COLLEGE PREPARATION
CAREER & COLLEGE PREP
The WAKE College & Career Counseling Manual
is a roadmap to help learners, families, and educators navigate post-secondary planning with confidence. Guided by the WAKE framework—Wonder, Act, Know, Execute—it empowers learners to explore their aspirations, build the skills and knowledge needed for success, and take ownership of their future. More than a guide, it is a living document designed to support self-discovery, academic growth, and career exploration, ensuring a purposeful and well-prepared transition beyond high school.
KNOW: Strategic Positioning & Application Readiness
Developing a strong college list, refining applications, and preparing for standardized tests.
Establish a "Central Theme" connecting personal strengths to future goals. Finalize a college list based on academic fit, location, and career goals. Take SAT/ACT/AP tests and analyze scores for improvement strategies. Start drafting personal statements, supplemental essays, and portfolios.
Available Resources
Naviance – Academic & career planning tool for learners.
WAKE Academic Roadmap – Guides learners on key milestones per grade.
College Fairs & University Visits – Opportunities to explore global institutions.
Counselor Meetings & Workshops – Personalized guidance at each stage.
ADVANCED PLACEMENTAP
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
What is Advanced Placement?
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are college-level classes offered in High School that allow you to explore subjects in greater depth, challenge yourself academically, and potentially earn college credit. APs are recognized by universities around the world and help you stand out in applications for college, internships, and other opportunities.These classes are an opportunity to develop critical thinking, time management, and independent study skills — all while discovering what truly inspires you.
Advanced Placement in Grade 11
In Grade 11, students take AP World History and AP English Language and Composition as part of their core. While taking the official AP exam is optional, all students will be learning the comprehensive AP course.
Also, in Grade 11, all students have the “voice and choice” in their course of study and will enroll in one “AP Honors Course” chosen from the following:
• Comparative Government and Politics
• Human Geography
• Literature and Composition
• Biology
• Calculus
• Statistics
• Microeconomics
• Art & Design
Available Resources
AP classroom for students
Khan Academy AP resources
