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Math Grade 11 
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Standard 1: Understands and applies problem solving strategies
.Interval Benchmark 1: Uses a variety of strategies to solve problems
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a: Uses a variety of strategies to understand new mathematical content
  ITED ***
  • pertinent information

  • irrelevant information

  • insufficient information

  • act it out

  • make or use a model

  • find or use a pattern

  • draw a picture

  • guess and check

  • make a chart, table, graph, or organized list

  • use logical reasoning

  •  
  • Knows the general problem solving strategies
  • Knows the same situation can often be represented in more than one way
  • Knows different problems may be solved using the same method
  •  

  • Extracts the main idea of a problem (ITED)
  • Chooses appropriate strategies to solve problems in the context of the problem situation (ITED)
  • Uses previously learned strategies, skills, knowledge, and concepts to solve problems (ITED)
  • Identifies pertinent and irrelevant information (ITED)
  • Translates words to numbers to symbolic expressions (ITED)
  • Generalizes solutions to new problem situations (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 2: Justifies the process used to solve a numerical problem
    Grade Level Benchmark Vocabulary Information Skills Classroom Resources
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    a: Specifies the kind of information and resources used to solve a problem
  • verification

  • conjecture

  • validation

  • algorithm

  • justification

  • evidence

  • valid argument

  • invalid argument

  • counter example

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  • Understands how to make an argument for a solution
  • Knows that conjectures are subject to verification
  • Knows ways to verify a conjecture
  • Knows that one counter example disproves a conjecture
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  • Formulates conjectures and argues why they must be true
  • Uses conjectures previously justified to solve a problem
  • Generalizes conjectures to new problem situations
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    Standard 2: Understands and applies concepts of numbers and operations
    .Interval Benchmark 1: Describes the properties of numbers and number systems
    Grade Level Benchmark Vocabulary Information Skills Classroom Resources
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    a: Understands properties of real numbers and its subsystems
      ITED **
  • relative magnitude

  • absolute value

  • natural numbers

  • integers

  • rational numbers

  • irrational numbers

  • real numbers

  • subsystem

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  • Knows the relationships among the subsystems of the real numbers system
  • Understands the type of equations that can and cannot be solved within each subsystem
  •  

  • Represents numbers within each subsystem (ITED)
  • Uses the appropriate number system representation for given problem situations (ITED)
  • Interprets numerical answers on a calculator or computer display
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    b: Explores new number systems, such as vectors and matrices
  • matrix

  • vector

  • scalar multiplication

  • magnitude

  • direction

  •  
  • Knows what operation properties hold for operations with matrices and vectors
  •  

  • Determines what operation properties hold for matrix addition and multiplication
  • Calculates sums, differences, and products of matrices
  • Determines what operation properties hold for vector addition and subtraction
  • Calculates vector addition and multiplication
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    c: Uses the appropriate form of a rational number (fraction, decimal, percent) in computations
      ITED ***
  • rational number

  • fraction

  • decimal

  • percent

  • equivalent formats

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  • Understands fractions, decimals, and percents can be expressed in various ways
  • Knows which rational number is most appropriate based on the context of the problem
  •  

  • Converts fractions, decimals, and percents to equivalent forms (ITED)
  • Identifies the appropriate rational number to use in a problem situation (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    d: Uses the properties of roots, exponents in computations
      ITED **
  • squaring

  • square root

  • exponent

  • base

  • expanded notation

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  • Knows squaring is the product of a whole number multiplied by itself
  • Knows squaring and square root are inverse operations
  • Knows an exponent tells how many times a base is used as a factor
  • Knows the rules for multiplying an dividing numbers with exponents
  • Knows the rules for raising a number with an exponent to a power
  •  

  • Finds the square root of any number
  • Writes exponents in expanded notation
  • Simplifies expressions containing exponents (ITED)
  • Writes expressions using scientific notation (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 2: Understands the properties of operations
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    a: Uses the properties of operations to simplify computations
  • identity property

  • inverse property

  • distributive property

  • associative property

  • commutative property

  • squaring

  • square root

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  • Knows the inverse operations undo each other
  • Knows the identity properties of addition and multiplication
  • Knows the distributive, associative, and commutative properties of addition and multiplication
  • Knows squaring and square root are inverse operations
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  • Simplifies equations using properties of operations
  • Explains the meaning of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers
  • Uses inverse properties and relationships to solve problems
  • Finds the square root of any number
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Uses the properties of operations to solve problems
      ITED ***
  • like terms

  • order of operations

  • grouping

  • inverse operations

  •  
  • Recognizes like terms
  • Understands rules for combining variables
  • Knows the order of operations
  • Knows the inverse relationship between properties of operations
  •  

  • Uses order of operation, including grouping symbols, to solve problems (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    .Interval Benchmark 3: Computes fluently and makes reasonable estimates
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    a: Uses a variety of operations on expressions containing complex numbers
      ITED ***
  • simplify

  • complex number

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  • Knows the algorithms of operations for complex numbers
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  • Adds, subtracts, multiplies, divides, and simplifies expressions of complex numbers (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Uses estimation strategies for computing complex numbers
      ITED ***
  • complex numbers

  • estimation

  • exact answer

  • mental computation

  • rounding

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  • Knows when an estimate or an exact answer is more appropriate
  • Knows how to judge the reasonableness of an answer
  • Understands that rounding and estimation inherently add discrepancy
  • Understands appropriate places to round when estimating
  •  

  • Checks answers using estimation strategies (ITED)
  • Uses the appropriate places when estimating answers (ITED)
  • Makes reasonable estimates (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    Standard 3: Understands and applies concepts of measurement
    .Interval Benchmark 1: Understands measurable attributes and the process of measurement
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    a: Uses indirect and derived measures to express measures of attributes
      ITED *
  • attribute

  • indirect measure

  • derived measure

  • rate

  • increasing approximation

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  • Knows some attributes can only be measured indirectly
  • Knows some measures are derived measures
  • Knows some measurements of attributes are determined by a sequence of increasing approximations
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  • Selects the appropriate indirect approach to solve a problem situation
  • Calculates attributes using indirect measures (ITED)
  • Uses rates as a measure of attributes
  • Uses increasing approximations to determine measures of attributes (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    b: Applies the measurement process
  • process

  • attribute

  • appropriate

  • comparison

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  • Understands the process to be used when measuring attributes
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  • Calculates error
  • Identifies the attribute to be measured
  • Chooses an appropriate unit
  • Compares the unit with the object to be measured
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 2: Uses a variety of techniques for measurement
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    a: Converts measurements between systems
      ITED *
  • measurement system

  • dimensional analysis

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  • Knows units should be reported along with numerical values
  • Understands the meaning of equivalent forms of units
  • Knows units can be used to organize conversions
  •  

  • Uses dimensional analysis to organize conversions and computations (ITED)
  • Converts measurements from one system to another (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Understands the importance of scale selection
  • viewing window

  • scale

  • logarithmic scale

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  • Knows choices about scale and/or viewing windows help solve problems more effectively
  • Knows choices about scale and/or viewing windows can distort solutions
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  • Uses the appropriate scale and/or viewing window to solve a problem
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    c: Uses formulas to find perimeter, area, and volume of various figures
      ITED **
  • formula

  • perimeter

  • circumference

  • area

  • surface area

  • lateral area

  • volume

  • composite figures

  •  
  • Knows the formulas for perimeter, circumference, area, surface area, and volume
  • Knows how to solve a formula for a given variable
  •  

  • Computes the perimeter of various figures (ITED)
  • Computes the circumference of a circle (ITED)
  • Computes the area of various figures (ITED)
  • Computes the volume of various figures (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    d: Makes reasonable estimates about the accuracy of solutions
      ITED *
  • degree of accuracy

  • degree of precision

  • approximation

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  • Knows measurements of continuous quantities are approximations
  • Knows the degree of precision for a solution is dependent upon the accuracy of the measurement
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  • Uses the appropriate degree of accuracy for reporting solutions (ITED)
  • Estimates answers to check accuracy of a solution
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    Standard 4: Understands and applies properties of geometry
    .Interval Benchmark 1: Uses properties of figures to verify relationships
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    a: Describes figures by their characteristics
  • polygon

  • triangle

  • circle

  • quadrilateral

  • rhombuse

  • kite

  • rectangle

  • square

  • trapezoid

  • cone

  • cylinder

  • prism

  • pyramid

  • sphere

  • Venn Diagram

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  • Knows the characteristics of figures
  •  

  • Describes geometric figures using their characteristics
  • Classifies figures by their discrete characteristics
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    b: Uses properties of lines to describe relationsips between figures
  • line

  • segment

  • ray

  • parallel lines

  • perpendicular lines

  • skew lines

  • intersection

  • bisecting

  • midpoint

  • collinear

  • coplanar

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  • Knows the properties of line segments
  • Knows the midpoint of a line segment divides the line into two equal parts
  • Knows how to find the length of line segments
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  • Describes relationships of figures using line properties
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    c: Uses properties of angles to describe relationships between figures
  • vertical angle

  • adjacent angle

  • complementary angle

  • supplementary angle

  • right angle

  • interior angle

  • exterior angle

  • corresponding angle

  • parallel line

  • transversal

  •  
  • Knows the properties of angles
  • Understands the relationship of angles when two parallel lines are cut by a transversal
  • Knows the relationship between the number of sides of a polygon and the measure of its interior angles
  •  

  • Describes relationships of figures using angle properties
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    d: Uses properties of circles to describe relationships between figures
  • circle

  • diameter

  • radius

  • arc

  • chord

  • secant

  • inscribed angle

  • semicircle

  •  
  • Knows the properties of circles
  •  

  • Describes relationships of figures using properties of circles
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    e: Uses congruence and similarity to describe relationships among figures
  • congruent

  • similar

  • corresponding parts

  • proportionality

  • similar figures

  • congruent figures

  •  
  • Knows the properties of congruent and similar figures
  • Knows the difference between similarity and congruence
  • Knows the ratio for corresponding sides of similar triangles are the same
  •  

  • Recognizes figures as congruent or similar
  • Uses proportionality to show similarity
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 2: Uses coordinate geometry to verify relationships
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    a: Uses the coordinate plane to show how geometric relationships correspond directly to algebraic concepts
  • coordinate plane

  • distance formula

  • midpoint formula

  • slope formula

  • vertex-edge graph

  •  
  • Knows selecting the origins of a figure makes the calculations easier
  • Knows the formulas for distance, midpoint, and slope
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  • Finds the distance and midpoints of segments in the coordinate plane
  • Compares the slopes and distances of line segments to verify a figure classification
  • Uses vertex-edge graphs to model and solve problems involving paths, networks, or relationships among a finite number of objects
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 3: Applies the concepts of transformation and symmetry
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    a: Uses various representations to describe transformations
  • transformation

  • image

  • preimage

  • isometry

  • orientation

  • translation

  • composition

  • rotation

  • reflection

  • dilation

  • matrix

  •  
  • Knows that a transformation is a one-to-one correspondence
  • Knows the difference between the types of transformations
  • Knows how to describe position using matrices
  •  

  • Represents transformations using sketches, coordinates, vectors, function notation, and matrices
  • Identifies the types of transformations that make up a composition
  • Uses matrices to represent transformations
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Describes figures in terms of their symmetry
  • symmetry

  • reflectional symmetry

  • rotational symmetry

  • point symmetry

  •  
  • Knows the difference among the types of symmetry
  •  

  • Identifies the type of symmetry in figures
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 4: Uses geometric reasoning to solve problems
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    a: Uses proofs to build logical reasoning skills
  • conjecture

  • proof

  • theorem

  • postulate

  • axiom

  • inductive reasoning

  • deductive reasoning

  •  
  • Knows the difference between a definition, theorem, and a postulate
  • Knows the steps for completing a proof
  •  

  • Uses inductive and deductive reasoning to verify properties and relationships
  • Uses proofs to write convincing arguments
  • Establishes the validity of conjectures
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Uses formulas for perimeter, area, and volume of various figures
      ITED ***
  • formula

  • perimeter

  • circumference

  • area

  • surface area

  • lateral area

  • volume

  • composite figure

  •  
  • Knows the formulas for perimeter, area, surface area, and volume
  • Knows how to solve a formula for any given variable
  •  

  • Computes the perimeter of various figures (ITED)
  • Finds the circumference of a circle and the length of an arc (ITED)
  • Computes the area of various figures (ITED)
  • Computes the volume of various figures (ITED)
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  • Mathematical Thinking
  •  

  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    c: Uses properties of triangles to prove and verify relationships
  • Pythagorean Theorem

  • 30-60-90 triangles

  • 45-45 triangles

  • right triangles

  •  
  • Knows the Pythagorean Theorem
  • Knows the properties of special triangles
  •  

  • Uses the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse to find segment lengths
  • Uses the properties of special right triangles to solve problems
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    d: Uses trigonometric relationships to determine lengths and angle measurements
  • trigonometry

  • sine

  • cosine

  • tangent

  • inverse sine

  • inverse cosine

  • inverse tangent

  •  
  • Knows the trigonometric ratios
  •  

  • Determines the appropriate trigonometric ratio for a specific problem
  • Uses trigonometric ratios to find lengths and angle measurements
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    Standard 5: Understands and applies concepts of data analysis and probability
    .Interval Benchmark 1: Collects, organizes, and displays data to answer a question
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    a: Gathers data to answer questions
  • convenience sampling

  • survey sampling

  • random sampling

  • bias

  • sampling error

  •  
  • Knows different ways to collect a sample and the inherent bias in each
  • Knows how to formulate a questions that can be verified by data collection
  • Knows factors which add or detract from certainty of a data set
  •  

  • Formulates a question that can be answered by data collection
  • Collects data using a sampling technique
  • Compares data from two or more samples to determine how sampling can influence results
  • Uses knowledge of sampling, certainty, and data gathering to ascertain the certainty of the data
  • Identifies possible bias in sampling
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Represents data to convey results
      ITED ***
  • bar graph

  • line graph

  • circle graph

  • stem-and-leaf plot

  • box-and-whisker plot

  • frequency table

  • histogram

  • scatter plot

  • errors

  • misrepresentation

  •  
  • Knows the basic types of charts, graphs, and tables
  • Knows different types of graphs convey different messages
  • Knows the criteria for selecting a graphical representation for a set of data
  • Knows types of errors in data representation that can lead to misinterpretation
  •  

  • Creates graphical representations appropriate for data type (ITED)
  • Identifies misleading representations of data
  • Extracts data from one graph and redisplays the data with a more appropriate representation (ITED)
  • Reads data from graphs (ITED)
  • Draws conclusions from data represented in a graph (ITED)
  • Makes predictions from data represented in a graph (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 2: Uses statistical methods to describe data
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    a: Describes data using central tendency and other statistical terms
      ITED *
  • central tendency

  • outlier

  • variability

  • quartile range

  • interquartile range

  • correlation

  •  
  • Knows when to remove outliers from a data set
  • Knows an outlier may represent an error in data collection or a significant variation in the data set
  • Knows the variability of a data set describes the "spread" of the numbers
  • Knows correlations can be causally related or incidental
  •  

  • Explains the mean's sensitivity to outliers
  • Determines the best measure of central tendency to describe a data set
  • Calculates and compares measures of central tendency in two data sets
  • Interprets representations of central tendency and variability (ITED)
  • Recognizes correlations as causal or incidental
  • Calculates correlations for a given data set
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Describes factors that affect measures of central tendency
      ITED *
  • central tendency

  • outlier

  • gap

  • cluster

  • distribution

  •  
  • Knows adding numbers to a data set can affect measures of central tendency
  • Knows an outlier is a data point that does not correspond with the trend in the data set
  • Knows outliers can affect measures of central tendency
  • Knows gaps are an area of the distribution where there are no data points
  • Knows a cluster is a group of localized points
  •  

  • Identifies situations in which the mean, mode, or median would contain the most relevant information
  • Calculates measures of central tendency with and without outliers (ITED)
  • Describes how the inclusion/exclusion of outliers affects measures of central tendency
  • Identifies gaps and clusters in a data set
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    c: Uses different curve fitting methods to "fit" data
  • normal curve

  • central limit

  • theorem

  • curve fitting

  • lines of best fit

  • regression line

  • least squares regression

  •  
  • Knows the significance of quartile divisions under the normal curve
  • Knows the properties of the normal curve and how it can be used to describe dta
  • Knows the advantages and disadvantages of curve fitting methods
  •  

  • Identifies data sets in which the results would be expected to approximate the normal curve
  • Chooses the best method of curve fitting for a given data set
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 3: Reads and interprets data
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    a: Uses sampling distribution to make informal inferences
      ITED *
  • sampling distribution

  • confidence interval

  • undertainty

  • bias

  • parameter

  • statistic

  • margin of error

  •  
  • Knows how bias can affect the interpretation of data
  • Knows possible sources of sampling error
  • Knows what constitutes a representative sample
  •  

  • Finds confidence intervals
  • Estimates statistical uncertainty
  • Draws inferences about a population from a sample (ITED)
  • Describes population parameters based on sample statistics
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 4: Uses probability concepts
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    a: Uses a variety of methods to determine probabilities
      ITED *
  • simulation

  • theoretical model

  • experimental model

  • Monte Carlo

  • probability

  • combinations

  •  
  • Knows the advantages and disadvantages of experimental, simulation, and theoretical methods for determining probability
  • Knows experimental probabilities tend to mirror theoretical probabilities
  • Knows the distinction between theoretical and experimental probability
  • Knows how combinations are calculated to determine an outcome
  •  

  • Uses a variety of methods to determine probability of events
  • Determines the best method for determining probability for a given situation
  • Compares theoretical probabilities with experimental probabilities for dependent events, independent events, and mutually exclusive events
  • Uses combinations to represent a given situation (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Applies the concepts of conditional probability and independent events
      ITED *
  • independent event

  • dependent event

  • simple event

  • compound event

  • conditional event

  •  
  • Knows how to find the probability of two disjoint events
  • Knows how to find the probability of one independent event followed by another independent event
  • Knows the probability for some outcomes depends upon one or more other events occurring
  •  

  • Identifies simple and compound events
  • Identifies dependent and independent events (ITED)
  • Computes the probability of conditional and independent events
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    Standard 6: Understands and applies concepts of algebra and functions
    .Interval Benchmark 1: Represents patterns and relationships in a variety of ways
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    a: Uses patterns and relationships to analyze mathematical situations
      ITED *
  • sequences

  • series

  • recursive pattern

  • iterative patterns

  •  
  • Knows sequences and series can be used to model problems
  •  

  • Uses words, tables, and graphs and symbolic rules to describe patterns (ITED)
  • Describes the relationship of sequences symbolically
  • Generates formulas to describe a pattern
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 2: Describes the properties and characteristics of functions
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    a: Describes functions and their properties using function notation
      ITED *
  • function

  • domain

  • range

  • one-to-one correspondence

  • function notation

  •  
  • Knows for every value in the domain of a function, there is one and only one corresponding value in the range
  • Understands the concept of a function as the correspondence between the elements of two sets
  • Understands the definition of a function: domain, range, function, non-function
  •  

  • Identifies the domain, range, and rule of a function
  • Describes functions and their properties using function notation
  • Recognizes the graphs of non-linear functions (ITED)
  • Describes from a graph the relationship between two variables (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Explores the properties of different classes of functions
      ITED **
  • function

  • domain

  • range

  • one-to-one correspondence

  • function notation

  • polynomial

  • exponential

  • rational

  • logarithmic

  • periodic

  • parameter

  •  
  • Knows the same function can be represented in a variety of forms
  • Knows the limitations of non-linear functions
  • Understands the concept of a class of functions
  •  

  • Identifies functions expressed numerically or algebraically as linear or non-linear (ITED)
  • Recognizes properties of families of functions and how the values of parameters shape the graphs (ITED)
  • Compares properties of various functions to find common characteristics
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    .Interval Benchmark 3: Uses expressions and symbols to represent mathematical relationships
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    a: Rewrites algebraic expression in equivalent forms
      ITED **
  • equivalent forms

  • dimensional analysis

  •  
  • Recognizes like terms
  • Knows rules to simplify expressions
  • Knows the order of operations
  • Understands the meaning of equivalent forms of expressions
  •  

  • Simplifies algebraic expressions by combining like terms and applying appropriate properties
  • Uses dimensional analysis to organize conversions and computations (ITED)
  • Operates fluently on algebraic expressions by combining them and re-expressing them in alternate forms (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •  

    b: Manipulates polynomial expressions
  • monomial

  • binomial

  • polynomial

  • common monomial factor

  • factoring

  • perfect square

  • binomials

  •  
  • Knows the various methods to factor polynomial expressions
  • Knows the properties of combining polynomials: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
  • Knows some polynomials cannot be solved precisely
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  • Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides monomials and polynomials
  • Applies basic factoring techniques to second and simple third-degree polynomials
  • Simplifies fractions with polynomials in the numerator and denominator
  • Finds the number and type of roots of a polynomial equation
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    .Interval Benchmark 4: Uses models to represent mathematical situations
    Grade Level Benchmark Vocabulary Information Skills Classroom Resources
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    a: Uses a variety of methods to solve equations
      ITED ***
  • multi-step problems

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  • Recognizes like terms
  • Understands rules for combining variables
  • Knows the order of operations
  • Knows the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction and multiplication and division
  • Understands such operations as taking the opposite, finding the reciprocal, taking the square root
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  • Solves equations for a specified variable (ITED)
  • Solves multi-step problems (ITED)
  • Writes an equation for a specific problem (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    b: Uses a variety of methods to solve quadratic equations
  • quadratic equation

  • factoring

  • completing the square

  • quadratic formula

  • roots

  • discriminant

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  • Knows the strengths and limitations of each method
  • Understands the roots of a quadratic equation are given by the quadratic formula
  • Knows the quadratic formula gives exact values
  • Knows the discriminant can provide information about the roots of a quadratic equation
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  • Solves quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula
  • Analyzes problem situations to decide which method of solving quadratic equations is appropriate
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    c: Uses a variety of methods to graph linear equations and inequalities
      ITED *
  • linear equation

  • inequality

  • slope

  • x-intercept

  • y-intercept

  • general line equation

  • dependent variable

  • independent variable

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  • Knows how the slope and y-intercept of a graph are related to the equation
  • Knows the algebraic significance of the parts of a graph
  • Understands properties of graphs and relationships between a graph and its corresponding expression
  • Knows the numerical value of the slope
  • Knows the numerical value of y-intercept
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  • Graphs a linear equation and inequality
  • Recognizes a linear equation and inequality from its graph (ITED)
  • Finds the slope, x-intercept, and y-intercept of a line given its graph, its equation, or two points on the line (ITED)
  • Writes equations in the General Line equation format
  • Identifies the dependent and independent variables
  • Graphs a linear equation and computes the x- and y-intercepts
  • Verifies a point lies on a line given an equation of the line
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    d: Uses a variety of methods to solve systems of equations
  • system of equations

  • substitution

  • elimination

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  • Knows the strengths and limitations of each method
  • Knows whether a system of equations has one solution, no solutions, or infinitely many solutions
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  • Uses a graph to find the solution of a system of equations
  • Uses substitution to solve a system of equations
  • Uses elimination to solve a system of equations
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    .Interval Benchmark 5: Analyzes change in a variety of situations
    Grade Level Benchmark Vocabulary Information Skills Classroom Resources
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    a: Uses a variety of representations to analyze change
      ITED *
  • rates of change

  • attribute

  • slope

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  • Understands change can be described mathematically
  • Understands how rates of change can be described numerically and graphically
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  • Represents constant rates as the slope of a straight line graph (ITED)
  • Interprets slope as the amount of one quantity (y) per unit amount of another (x) (ITED)
  • Expresses rate of change graphically (ITED)
  • Predicts rate of change from numerical and graphical data (ITED)
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    Standard 7: Communicates and reasons mathematically
    .Interval Benchmark 1: Comprehends mathematical language
    Grade Level Benchmark Vocabulary Information Skills Classroom Resources
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    a: Comprehends mathematical texts
  • graphic organizers

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  • Knows strategies to help learn vocabulary
  • Knows the text is set up to help vocabulary understanding
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  • See Integrating Standards website for Reading: http://integratingstandards.com/standards/reading/index.html
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    .Interval Benchmark 2: Expresses ideas using mathematical terms and representations
    Grade Level Benchmark Vocabulary Information Skills Classroom Resources
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    a: Connects ideas to mathematical terms
  • grade level mathematical terms

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  • Knows expressions represent rules and generalizations
  • Knows strategies to organize ideas
  • Knows the characteristics of a well-written solution
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  • Organizes mathematical ideas for understanding by a third party
  • Writes coherent solutions
  • Uses correct mathematical terms, language, and drawings for grade level content
  • Presents solutions using mathematical terms and representations
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    .Interval Benchmark 3: Analyzes and evaluates mathematical thinking
    Grade Level Benchmark Vocabulary Information Skills Classroom Resources
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    a: Reviews mathematical thinking
  • clarity

  • reasons

  • evidence

  • solutions

  • characteristics

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  • Knows strategies to organize ideas
  • Knows mathematicians defend solutions
  • Knows the characteristics of a well-written solution
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  • Organizes work and labels drawings to make meaning clear
  • Checks for clarity in solutions and revises
  • Gives reasons for decisions made while solving a problem
  • Considers the solutions of others and learns from them
  • Supports solutions with evidence
  • Answers questions regarding solutions
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
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    .Interval Benchmark 4: Uses technology to enhance mathematical learning
    Grade Level Benchmark Vocabulary Information Skills Classroom Resources
    (Additional resources)
    AEA Resources
    a: Uses tools and technology to solve problems
  • tools and technology appropriate at grade level

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  • Knows how to use the tools and technology
  • Understands a type of tool or technology is more appropriate in certain contexts
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  • Identifies the appropriate tools or technology for the problem situation
  • Uses tools or technology to simplify the task
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  • AEA9
  • AEA16
  •