School City of Hobart Mathematics The ISTEP+ assessment measures the academic performance of students in Mathematics. IN: Discrete Math 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. |
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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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. |
Simplex Method: Optimization Problems
The learner will be able to solve optimization problems by applying the Simplex method, using technology when necessary.
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Linear Programming: Apply
The learner will be able to apply linear programming methods.
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Matrices: Row-Reduction/Problem Solving
The learner will be able to solve problems by applying techniques of row-reduction.
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Matrices: Operations/Problem Solve
The learner will be able to perform operations with matrices in order to obtain solutions to problems.
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Matrices: Markov Chains/Problem Solving
The learner will be able to obtain problems solutions using Markov chains.
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Matrices: Use
The learner will be able to use matrices.
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Matrices: Inverse/Problem Solving
The learner will be able to obtain problems solutions using the inverse of a matrix.
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Graph Theory: Vertices/Edges
The learner will be able to apply graph theory by representing a problem as edges and vertices in order to solve it.
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Networks: Critical Path/Problem Solving
The learner will be able to solve scheduling problems by applying critical path analysis.
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Graph Theory: Coloring/Problem Solving
The learner will be able to solve problems by applying strategies of graph coloring.
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Graph Theory: Apply
The learner will be able to apply graph theory strategies.
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Networks: Minimal Spanning Trees
The learner will be able to solve problems by applying minimal spanning trees.
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Networks: Bin-Packing Techniques
The learner will be able to solve problems by applying bin-packing techniques.
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Discrete Mathematics |
The Discrete Mathematics Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on the concepts of discrete mathematics, matrices, and recursion. |
Recursion: Apply/Problem Solve
The learner will be able to apply recursive thinking to obtain problem solutions.
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Recursion: Apply
The learner will be able to apply recursive techniques.
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Discrete Mathematics: Finite Differences
The learner will be able to use finite differences to obtain solutions to problems.
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Matrices: Organize
The learner will be able to organize data collections into matrices.
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Functions |
The Functions Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and circular functions. |
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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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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Geometric Concepts: Optimization
The learner will be able to solve optimization problems using geometric methods.
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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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Mathematics Processes |
The Mathematics Processes Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on mathematical connections. Students communicate and model concepts and procedures. |
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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Numeration |
The Numeration Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring ordinality, identifying and extending number patterns, comparing numbers, and demonstrating number relationships. |
Counting: Apply Strategies
The learner will be able to use counting strategies.
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Perspective/Role in Society |
The Perspective/Role in Society Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on real world mathematics. Students study the mathematics of society and the role of mathematics in personal finance and careers. |
Mathematics of Social Choice
The learner will be able to apply mathematics of social choice.
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Social Choice: Fair Division Methods
The learner will be able to divide continuous objects using fair division methods.
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Social Choice: Fair Division/Apportion
The learner will be able to solve problems which involve apportionment by applying methods of fair division.
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Social Choice: Weighted Voting Methods
The learner will be able to find the voting power within a group by applying weighted voting methods.
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Social Choice: Election Theory
The learner will be able to apply election theory methods to study election data.
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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.). |
Outcomes: Determine
The learner will be able to determine the number of outcomes in problem scenarios using networks, traceable paths, tree diagrams, Venn diagrams and other various pictorial illustrations.
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Probability: Comprehend/Concept
The learner will be able to comprehend the basic concept of probability.
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Probability: Problem Solving/Simulations
The learner will be able to solve probability problems by applying simulation techniques.
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Statistics: Comprehend/Descriptive
The learner will be able to develop a comprehension of descriptive statistics.
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Fundamental Counting Principle: Apply
The learner will be able to find the number of outcomes for a problem situation by applying the fundamental counting principle.
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Combinatorics: Use/Reasoning
The learner will be able to use reasoning with combinatorics in order to problem solve.
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Simulations: Apply
The learner will be able to apply simulations in order to obtain solutions to counting problems.
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Game Theory: Nonstrictly Determined Game
The learner will be able to find solutions to non-strictly determined games by applying methods of game theory.
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Game Theory: Strictly Determined Game
The learner will be able to find solutions to strictly determined games by applying methods of game theory.
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Game Theory: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to use game theory in problem solving.
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Problem Solving: Solve/Probability
The learner will be able to apply counting methods to obtain solutions to probability problems.
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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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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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