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Mathematics Curriculum
Mathematics - Pre-Calculus

Algebraic Concepts

Equations: Solving/Varying Degree
The learner will be able to solve equations of varying degrees using graphing calculators, computers, and paper-and-pencil techniques.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Solve Equations   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.17 Classroom
  
Equations: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret equations using tables and graphs as tools.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equations   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.15 Classroom
  
Equations: Interpret/Geometrically
The learner will be able to interpret algebraic equations geometrically and describe geometric objects algebraically.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equations   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.19 Classroom
  
Inequalities: Solving/Varying Degree
The learner will be able to solve inequalities of varying degrees using graphing calculators, computers, and paper-and-pencil techniques.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Inequalities   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.17 Classroom
  
Inequalities: Interpret/Geometrically
The learner will be able to interpret algebraic inequalities geometrically and describe geometric objects algebraically.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Inequalities   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.19 Classroom
  
Inequalities: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret inequalities using tables and graphs as tools.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Inequalities   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.15 Classroom
  
Expressions: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret expressions using tables and graphs as tools.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Expressions   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.15 Classroom
  
Expressions: Operations
The learner will be able to develop, describe, apply and analyze procedures for operating on algebraic expressions and matrices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Expressions   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.16 Classroom
  
Polynomials: Factoring/Number Sense
The learner will be able to demonstrate the relationship between polynomials, factoring, and resulting binomials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Polynomials   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Polynomials: Applying Exponential Laws
The learner will be able to apply the laws of exponents to prove the validity of the simplification of a given polynomial expression.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Polynomials   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Polynomials: Factoring/Complex Numbers
The learner will be able to factor polynomials over complex numbers, and apply these concepts to geometry and real-world scenarios.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Polynomials   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Operations/Procedures: Analyzing/Real
The learner will be able to extend an understanding of operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and algebraic procedures to working with the entire real number system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Basic Operations   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.8.13 Classroom
  
Operations: Applying
The learner will be able to extend their understanding and application of operations to algebraic procedures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Operations   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.8.13 Classroom
  
Operations: Relationships
The learner will be able to determine the relationships between synthetic division, synthetic substitution, polynomial factoring, and the rational root theorem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Polynomials   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Formulas: Quadratic/Applying Roots
The learner will be able to explain how the nature of roots, the discriminant in particular, applies to quadratic equations and their solutions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Formulas   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Algebraic Concepts: Analyzing
The learner will be able to analyze algebraic concepts by dealing with algebraic transformations, expressions, inequalities, equations, and matrices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Algebraic Concepts   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Algebraic Concepts: Reasoning
The learner will be able to prove the validity of solutions by applying deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, and number properties to algebra problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Algebraic Concepts   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Algorithms: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to apply basic principles to solve algorithmic and combinatorial problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Algorithms   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.14.12 Classroom
  
Connecting: Algebra/Geometry
The learner will be able to determine the relationships between number sentences and lines on the Cartesian plane (numerical coefficients, slopes, y-intercepts).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Connecting   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Connecting: Algebra/Geometry
The learner will be able to apply geometric concepts to solve problems in algebra by determining equations of a line (given the graph of the line), by solving quadratic equations by graphing, by solving systems of equations through graphing, by analyzing range, domain, odd/even, relation-functions, zeros of a function, and x and y intercepts, and by exploring relationships.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Connecting   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Methods
The learner will be able to analyze, apply, and explain methods for approaching and solving problems involving factorials, exponents, and matrices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.8.14 Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Varying Quantities
The learner will be able to use models to solve problems involving varying quantities by applying concepts of variables, expressions, equations, inequalities, absolute values, vectors, and matrices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.14 Classroom
  
Problem Solving Strategies: Graphing
The learner will be able to approach application problems by using graphical representations of the data to deduce possible solutions (including graphing a function and its inverse on a Cartesian plane, analyzing effects of parameter changes on functions, recognizing the equations and corresponding graphs of the conic sections, graphing exponential and logarithmic functions, and determining the maxima and minima of graphs).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Problems Solving: Methods
The learner will be able to develop methods for solving problems involving factorials, exponents, and matrices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.8.14 Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Application
The learner will be able to solve application problems involving polynomials, rational expressions, radical expressions, exponential equations, quadratic equations, inequalities, and logarithmic equations, by utilizing the binomial theorem, Pascal's triangle, matrices, and geometric models.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Discrete
The learner will be able to solve real-world scenario problems involving discrete mathematics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Evaluating Forms
The learner will be able to solve real-world problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, integers, scientific notation, and exponential notation by determining the operation required (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), setting up the correct number sentence, solving the problem, and using inverse operations to check the solution.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Application
The learner will be able to solve real-world application problems involving polynomials, rational algebraic expressions, radical expressions, real number exponential expressions, and logarithmic expressions, while appropriately utilizing matrices, the binomial theorem, Pascal's triangle, probability, synthetic division, polynomial factoring, and rational root theorems, as means to solving such problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Translate Problems: Complex Coefficients
The learner will be able to translate a given real-world scenario (delivered orally, through manipulatives, pictures, or in a written prompt) into an equation or inequality involving complex coefficients.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Relating Number Sentences/Problems   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Translate Problems: Complex Coefficients
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of number sentences by translating a given real-world scenario (delivered orally, through manipulatives, pictures, or in a written prompt) into an equation involving complex coefficients.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Relating Number Sentences/Problems   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Number Sentences: Relating to Real-World
The learner will be able to formulate expressions and equations (involving radicals, absolute value, the quadratic equation, and exponents) for given scenarios, and justify each variable and coefficient by explaining how each corresponds to an element of the given scenarios, emphasize justifying the set-up (not on simplifying or solving the expressions or equations), and change the equations or expressions, describing why the expressions or equations need to be changed if scenario elements are altered.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Number Sentence   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Properties: Distributive/Mental Math
The learner will be able to use the distributive property as a short cut when performing mental math.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Properties Application Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 12 Classroom
  
Properties: Applying
The learner will be able to apply field properties in problem solving situations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Properties Application Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 12 Classroom
  
Properties
The learner will be able to identify and apply the following properties of addition and multiplication to determine what number is missing from an equation: multiplication by 0, distributive, associative, commutative, and order of operations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Properties Application Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 12 Classroom
  
Properties
The learner will be able to use properties of operations in solving problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Properties Application Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 12 Classroom
  
Properties: Real Numbers
The learner will be able to apply real number properties by identifying equivalent expressions with one unknown variable.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Properties Application Master Applications of Learning, January 1999, Grade 12 Classroom
  
Equations: Writing
The learner will be able to develop and write equations based on word problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equations Synthesis Master Higher-Order Learning, January 1999, Grade 12 Classroom
  
Expressions with Exponents: Evaluating
The learner will be able to evaluate expressions with exponents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Expressions Evaluation Master Higher-Order Learning, January 1999, Grade 12 Classroom
  
Quadratic Equation: Standard Form
The learner will be able to state a quadratic equation in standard form.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Quadratic Equations/Formula Comprehension Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Exponential Equations
The learner will be able to solve equations involving exponents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Exponents Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Logarithms/Exponents: Simplifying
The learner will be able to use relationships between logarithms and exponents to simplify expressions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Exponents Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Algebraic Concepts: Procedures
The learner will be able to understand algebraic procedures.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Algebraic Concepts Comprehension Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.13.18.; Terra Nova, Complete Battery, 1997, Level 19, Objective Statement #16 week tested: 21 Classroom
  
Equality/Inequality: Solving
The learner will be able to solve equations and inequalities.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Equality/Inequality Comprehension Master Foundations of Learning, January 1999, Grade 12 Classroom
  
Logarithms: Simplifying
The learner will be able to use logarithmic properties to simplify expressions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Logarithms Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Logarithmic Equations
The learner will be able to solve equations involving logarithms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Logarithms Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Systems of Equations: Determinants
The learner will be able to solve systems of equations by applying determinants.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Systems of Equations Application Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Binomial Expansion: Finding Terms
The learner will be able to find an nth term within a binomial expansion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Binomial Expansion Knowledge Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
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Calculus and Pre-Calculus

Applying: Limits
The learner will be able to analyze and apply the concept of limits.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Applying Calculus Concepts   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Applying: Induction/Sequence/Series
The learner will be able to use manipulatives, graphs, and technology to demonstrate an understanding of mathematical induction, and sequence and series.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Applying Calculus Concepts   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Curves: Interpreting
The learner will be able to develop an intuitive sense about the concepts of the slope of a curve, interpret the meaning of the slope of a curve for a given graph and apply concepts of the slope to discuss the information contained in the graph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Curve Sketching   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.15.17 Classroom
  
Conic Sections: Understanding Loci
The learner will be able to use manipulatives, graphs, and technology to demonstrate an understanding of conic sections and loci.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Conic Sections   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series; National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Conic Sections: Circle
The learner will be able to use a given equation of a circle to find the center and radius and graph the circle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Conic Sections   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Conic Sections: Parabola
The learner will be able to use a given equation of a parabola to find the vector, focus, and direction and then graph the parabola.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Conic Sections   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Conic Sections: Ellipse
The learner will be able to use a given equation of an ellipse in standard form to find the center, foci, and vertices, and then graph the ellipse.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Conic Sections   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Conic Sections: Hyperbola
The learner will be able to use a given equation of a hyperbola in standard form to find the foci, vertices, and asymptotes and then graph the hyperbola.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Conic Sections   Master The EdVISION.com Foundation Core Curriculum, May 1995, Calculus Series Classroom
  
Complex Coefficients: Representing
The learner will be able to create manipulatives to represent a given equation or inequality with complex coefficients by identifying relationships between coefficients, variables, and the real-world counterparts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Complex Numbers   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Complex Numbers: Representing
The learner will be able to create manipulatives to represent a given equation with complex coefficients by identifying relationships between coefficients, variables, and the real-world counterparts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Complex Numbers   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Complex Numbers: Forms/Relationships
The learner will be able to demonstrate the ability to focus on the relationship between number forms by relating the absolute value of complex numbers in algebraic, geometric, and vector representations, and by explaining the relationships between exponential expressions and logarithmic expressions, and real number exponents and radical symbolism.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Complex Numbers   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Complex Numbers: Exploring
The learner will be able to explore the properties and structural characteristics of the complex number system and its sub-systems, including identifying the sub-systems which are isomorphic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Complex Numbers   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Complex Numbers: Representing
The learner will be able to represent situations that involve complex numbers with expressions, equations, and inequalities by setting up number sentences and performing basic operations using diagrams, algebraic procedures, and vector representations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Complex Numbers   Master National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), March, 1989, Twelfth Grade Classroom
  
Limits: Informal Notation
The learner will be able to formulate an informal notion of limit.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Limits   Master NJ: Core Curriculum Content Standards, May 1996, Grade 12, Standard 4.15.14 Classroom
  
Connecting: Coordinate Systems
The learner will be able to utilize technology to show how graphs in the polar coordinate system relate to graphs in the Cartesian coordinate system.