School City of Hobart Mathematics The ISTEP+ assessment measures the academic performance of students in Mathematics. IN: Algebra II The ISTEP+ assesses the academic performance of students in Mathematics at grade 10. |
Algebraic Concepts |
The Algebraic Concepts Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on algebraic equations and operations. Students explore the symbolic nature of algebraic concepts by identifying and extending patterns in algebra, by following algebraic procedures, and by proving theorems with properties. |
Equations: Comprehend/Logic
The learner will be able to comprehend that the logic of finding the solutions to equations begins with the assumption that the variable is a number that satisfies the equation, and that the process used when solving equations generates new equations that usually have the same solution set as the original, and understand that similar logic applies to obtaining solutions to systems of equations simultaneously.
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Linear Equations: Determine/Model
The learner will be able to determine a linear equation that illustrates a data set applying the median fit method and formulate predictions using the illustration.
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Polynomials: Relationships
The learner will be able to comprehend and explain the relationships among the solutions of an equation, the zeros of a function, the x-intercepts of a graph, and the factors of a polynomial expression.
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Equation/Inequality: Comprehend/Use
The learner will be able to develop a comprehension of fundamental algebraic concepts and abilities, and use those abilities requiring algebraic manipulation to obtain solutions to equations and inequalities.
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Logarithms: Simplify/Expressions
The learner will be able to apply the properties of logarithms to simplify expressions and to determine their estimated values.
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Inequalities: Solve/Graph
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to inequalities through examination of the graph.
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Absolute Value: Graph/Equation
The learner will be able to create graphs of absolute value equations.
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Absolute Value: Graph/Inequalities
The learner will be able to create graphs of absolute value inequalities.
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Polynomials: Solve/Factoring
The learner will be able to solve polynomial equations by factoring.
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Polynomials: Divide
The learner will be able to divide polynomials.
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Polynomials: Divide By Lower Degree
The learner will be able to divide a polynomial by another polynomial which is of a lower degree.
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Polynomial Equations: Solving
The learner will be able to solve polynomial equations using the appropriate method.
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Polynomials: Solve/Equations
The learner will be able to determine approximate solutions for polynomial equations using graphing technology.
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Polynomials: Write
The learner will be able to write a polynomial equation given its solutions.
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Polynomials: Equations/Word Problems
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to word problems using polynomial equations.
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Radical Expressions: Solve
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to equations that contain radical expressions.
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Quadratic Equations: Solve
The learner will be able to apply a method for obtaining solutions to quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers.
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Quadratic Equations: Solve
The learner will be able to find solutions to quadratic equations.
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Exponents: Comprehend/Negative
The learner will be able to comprehend negative exponents.
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Exponents: Comprehend/Fractional
The learner will be able to comprehend fractional exponents.
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Exponents: Negative Exponents
The learner will be able to apply negative exponents.
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Exponents: Apply/Fractional Exponents
The learner will be able to apply fractional exponents.
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Exponents: Solve/Equations
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to exponential equations.
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Exponents: Solve/Inequalities
The learner will be able to solve exponential inequalities.
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Factoring: Polynomials
The learner will be able to factor polynomials.
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Factoring: Polynomials
The learner will be able to completely factor polynomials.
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Logarithms: Natural/Common
The learner will be able to determine the decimal approximations of natural and common logarithmic numeric expressions using calculators.
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Logarithmic: Solve/Equations
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to logarithmic equations.
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Logarithmic Inequalities
The learner will be able to solve logarithmic inequalities.
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Logarithms: Prove Laws
The learner will be able to create proofs of the basic laws of logarithms.
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Systems of Equations: Quadratic/Linear
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to pairs of equations, when one is quadratic and one is linear, or when both are quadratic.
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Systems of Equations: Solve
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to systems of two or three equations in two or three variables using substitution, elimination, and matrices.
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Systems of Equations: Word Problems
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to word problems using systems of equations and inequalities.
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Basic Operations: Algebraic Fractions
The learner will be able to perform the four basic operations with algebraic fractions.
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Solve Equations: Algebraic Fractions
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to equations containing algebraic fractions.
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Solve Equations: Word Problems
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to word problems that are linked to linear and/or quadratic equations.
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Nonlinear Equations: Solve/Square Roots
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to equations involving square roots.
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Nonlinear Equations: Solve/Fractional
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to word problems containing fractional equations.
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Binomial Theorem: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the binomial theorem.
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Binomial Theorem: Apply
The learner will be able to use the Binomial Theorem.
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Binomial Theorem: Apply
The learner will be able to apply the binomial theorem to expand binomial expressions raised to positive integer powers.
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Calculus and Pre-Calculus |
The Calculus/Pre-Calculus Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on calculus concepts. Students study limits, matrix algebra, functions, vectors, conic sections, mathematical induction, and sequence and series using graphical calculators, computers, and models. |
Conic Sections: Graph
The learner will be able to draw the graphs of conic sections.
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Conic Sections: Write/Equations
The learner will be able to write equations of conic sections.
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Complex Numbers: Define
The learner will be able to express a definition of complex numbers.
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Complex Numbers: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the relationship between real and complex numbers.
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Complex Numbers: Plot
The learner will be able to plot points that are complex numbers on the plane.
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Complex Numbers: Operations
The learner will be able to perform the four basic operations on complex numbers.
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Fractions |
The Fractions Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on number sense and operations with fractions. Students compare and order fractions, study fraction parts, estimate with fractions, reason using fractions, and problem solve using fractions. |
Fractions: Simplify/Complex
The learner will be able to simplify complex fractions.
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Fractions: Simplify/Algebraic Fractions
The learner will be able to perform the simplification of algebraic fractions.
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Functions |
The Functions Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and circular functions. |
Functions/Relations: Graph
The learner will be able to create graph of relations and functions with and without graphing technology.
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Quadratic Functions: Determine/Interpret
The learner will be able to determine and interpret the maximum or minimum value and the zeros of quadratic functions.
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Graphing Functions: Piecewise
The learner will be able to make and/or explore graphs of piecewise defined functions.
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Functions: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret given scenarios as functions in graphs, formulas, and words.
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Functions: Comprehension
The learner will be able to develop a comprehension of basic functions, their graphs, and their real world applications.
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Functions/Relations: Determine/Zeros
The learner will be able to determine the zeros of functions and relations.
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Operations: Perform/Four Basic
The learner will be able to perform the four basic operations with pairs of functions.
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Quadratic Functions: Graphing
The learner will be able to graph quadratic functions.
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Quadratic Functions: Use
The learner will be able to apply transformations to quadratic functions.
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Quadratic Functions: Maxima/Minima
The learner will be able to make interpretations of the maxima and minima values of quadratic functions.
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Compositions: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the composition of functions.
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Compositions: Form
The learner will be able to form the composition of functions.
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Exponential Functions: Graph
The learner will be able to graph exponential functions.
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Exponential Functions: Word Problems
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to word problems involving exponential functions.
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Exponential Functions: Word Problems
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to word problems involving the application of exponential functions to growth and decay.
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Exponential/Logarithmic: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the inverse relationship between exponents and logarithms.
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Exponential/Logarithmic: Apply
The learner will be able to apply the inverse relationship between exponents and logarithms.
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Exponential/Logarithmic: Demonstrate
The learner will be able to demonstrate the relationships between exponential and logarithmic functions.
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Functions: Graph
The learner will be able to create graphs of functions.
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Rational Functions
The learner will be able to identify a rational function.
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Rational Functions: Graph
The learner will be able to graph a rational function.
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Polynomial Functions
The learner will be able to identify a polynomial function.
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Polynomial Functions: Graph
The learner will be able to graph a polynomial function.
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Algebraic Functions: Identify
The learner will be able to identify algebraic functions.
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Algebraic Functions: Graph
The learner will be able to graph algebraic functions.
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Relations: Graphs
The learner will be able to create graphs of relations.
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Functions: Identify
The learner will be able to identify many different functions.
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Functions: Notation/Use
The learner will be able to apply function notation.
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Functions: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret functions.
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Geometry |
The Geometry Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring geometric concepts from multiple perspectives. Students study properties and construction of figures, proofs and theorems, history of geometry, transformations, logic, and problem solving. |
Figures: Comprehend/2D-3D/Problems
The learner will be able to comprehend how two- and three-dimensional figures may be used in real world problem situations.
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Inductive/Deductive: Apply
The learner will be able to apply inductive and deductive reasoning to solve problems.
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Proofs: Produce/Counterexample
The learner will be able to produce a counterexample to illustrate that an invalid statement does not hold.
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Mathematics Processes |
The Mathematics Processes Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on mathematical connections. Students communicate and model concepts and procedures. |
Reasoning: True/False
The learner will be able to determine if a given algebraic statement is true always, never, or occasionally.
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Math as Reasoning: Create/Evaluate
The learner will be able to create and evaluate mathematical arguments and proofs.
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Mathematics as Communication: Real World
The learner will be able to express their thoughts (in written and verbal form) concerning mathematical concepts, their power and many applications, and their uses in real world scenarios.
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Number Theory |
The Number Theory Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on manipulating number forms and classifications. Students make connections between number forms and their real world applications. |
Logarithms: Apply/Definition
The learner will be able to apply the definition of logarithms to convert logarithms from one base to another.
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Numeration |
The Numeration Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring ordinality, identifying and extending number patterns, comparing numbers, and demonstrating number relationships. |
Sequences: Determine/Terms
The learner will be able to determine specific terms of both arithmetic and geometric sequences.
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Series: Partial Sum
The learner will be able to calculate the partial sums of both arithmetic and geometric series.
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Sequence/Series: Define
The learner will be able to give definitions of both arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
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Sequence/Series: Apply
The learner will be able to apply both arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
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Sequence/Series: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to apply sequences and series to obtain solutions to word problems.
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Direct/Inverse Variation: Application
The learner will be able to use both direct and inverse variation in solving problems.
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Variation: Problem Solve/Joint
The learner will be able to use joint variation in solving problems.
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Probability/Statistics |
The Probability/Statistics Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on data analysis and probability concepts. Students collect, analyze, and make sense of real world data (including overlapping data, inconclusive data, etc.). |
Counting: Fundamental Principle
The learner will be able to comprehend and use counting principles to calculate combinations and permutations.
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Counting Principle: Apply
The learner will be able to apply the basic counting principle, combinations, and permutations to calculate probabilities.
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Probability: Comprehend/Concept
The learner will be able to comprehend the basic concept of probability.
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Statistics: Comprehend/Descriptive
The learner will be able to develop a comprehension of descriptive statistics.
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Counting: Fundamental Principle
The learner will be able to apply fundamental counting principles to calculate permutations and/or combinations.
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Counting Methods: Find/Probability
The learner will be able to find the probability of events by applying fundamental counting principles.
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Problem Solving |
The Problem Solving Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on analyzing problems, evaluating solutions, exploring problems, and developing strategies for solving problems. |
Word Problems: Solve/Elementary
The learner will be able to apply computational abilities, appropriate technology, and/or paper-and-pencil methods in obtaining solutions to elementary word problems.
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Solutions: Evaluate Reasonableness
The learner will be able to evaluate the reasonableness of a given solution within the context of the original problem.
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Strategies: Use
The learner will be able to use a variety of strategies to solve problems.
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Strategies: Choose/Real World
The learner will be able to choose problem solving strategies for real world situations.
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Strategies: Apply/Real World
The learner will be able to apply problem solving strategies in real world situations.
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Real Numbers and the Coordinate Plane |
The Real Numbers and the Coordinate Plane Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on graphing concepts. Students graph equations and make connections between algebraic concepts and their geometric correspondences. |
Linear Equations/Inequalities: Solve
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to systems of linear equations and inequalities and apply them in solving word problems.
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Properties: Apply
The learner will be able to apply the properties of number systems as well as the order of operations to justify the process of simplifying functions and obtaining solutions to equations.
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Linear Equations: Model/Data
The learner will be able to use linear equations to model data.
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