School City of Hobart Mathematics The ISTEP+ assessment measures the academic performance of students in Mathematics. IN: Calculus The Indiana Academic Standards for Mathematics include standards for students in Calculus. |
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. |
Definite Integral: Fundamental Theorems
The learner will be able to apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to evaluate definite and indefinite integrals and to illustrate a specific antiderivative, and complete analytical and graphical analysis of functions so defined.
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Definite Integral: Rate of Change
The learner will be able to determine the definite integral of the rate of change of a quantity over an interval as the change of the quantity over the interval: the integral from a to b of f'(x)dx = f(b) - f(a).
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Definite Integral: Riemann Sum
The learner will be able to comprehend and apply Riemann sums, the Trapezoidal Rule, and technology to estimate definite integrals of functions illustrated algebraically, geometrically, and by tables of values.
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Definite Integral: Riemann Sums
The learner will be able to compute the values of Riemann Sums over equal subdivisions applying left, right, and midpoint evaluation points.
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Differential Equations: Solve
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to separable differential equations and apply them as models.
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Integration: Define/Apply
The learner will be able to make definitions of and/or use properties of the definite integral.
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Integration: Use/Model/Solve
The learner will be able to use integration to model and obtain solutions to problems in other areas outside of mathematics applying the integral as a rate of change to give accumulated change and applying the method of setting up and approximating Riemann Sum and illustrating its limit as a definite integral.
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Derivatives: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the idea of the derivative geometrically, numerically, and analytically.
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Derivatives: Slope/Tangent
The learner will be able to use derivative concepts in solving for slopes, tangents, maximum and minimum points, and points of inflection.
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Intermediate Value Theorem: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the Intermediate Value Theorem on a function over a closed interval.
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Extreme Value Theorem: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the Extreme Value Theorem.
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Intermediate Value Theorem: Apply
The learner will be able to use the Intermediate Value Theorem on a function over a closed interval.
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Functions/Relations: Apply
The learner will be able to apply the relation between differentiability and continuity.
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Extreme Value Theorem: Application
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of the extreme value theorem.
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Curves: Analyze
The learner will be able to study curves, including of monotonicity and concavity.
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Definite Integral: Riemann Sums
The learner will be able to use Riemann Sums to give a definition of integrals.
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Definite Integral: Fundamental Theorems
The learner will be able to understand the fundamental theorems of integral calculus.
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Definite Integral: Properties
The learner will be able to understand the properties of the definite integral.
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Definite Integral: Area
The learner will be able to apply definite integrals to determine areas.
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Definite Integral: Volume
The learner will be able to apply definite integrals to determine volumes.
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Definite Integral: Area Under Curve
The learner will be able to use concepts of the definite integral to calculate the area between a curve and the x-axis.
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Definite Integral: Average Value
The learner will be able to apply definite integrals to determine the average value of a function over a closed interval.
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Definite Integral: Area Between Curves
The learner will be able to use concepts of the definite integral to calculate the area between two given curves.
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Definite Integral: Volume/Known Areas
The learner will be able to use concepts of the definite integral to calculate the volume of a solid of revolution where the cross-sectional area is a known value.
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Definite Integral: Riemann Sums
The learner will be able to interpret the definite integral as a limit of Riemann sums.
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Differential Equations: Solve
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to separable differential equations.
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Differential Equation: Solve
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to differential equations of the form y' = ky as applied to growth and decay problems.
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Integration: Comprehend/Substitution
The learner will be able to comprehend integration by substitution to determine values of integrals.
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Integration: Apply/Elementary Properties
The learner will be able to apply elementary properties of integrals.
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Integration: Substitution
The learner will be able to integrate using substitution.
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Integration: Approximation
The learner will be able to determine approximate integrals.
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Integration: Fundamental Theorem
The learner will be able to determine integrals using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
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Integration: Estimate Definite Integrals
The learner will be able to estimate the value of a definite integral using rectangles or trapezoids.
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Integration: Apply/Substitution
The learner will be able to apply integration by substitution to determine values of integrals.
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Derivatives: Apply/Definition
The learner will be able to state the formal definition of a derivative.
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Derivatives: Mean Value Theorem
The learner will be able to comprehend the Mean Value Theorem.
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Derivatives: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the relationship of the concavity of functions and the sign of the second order derivative.
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Derivatives: Apply/Definition
The learner will be able to use the formal definition of a derivative.
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Derivatives: Operations
The learner will be able to calculate derivatives of sums, products, and quotients.
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Derivatives: Higher Order
The learner will be able to calculate higher order derivatives (second derivative, third derivative, etc.).
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Derivatives: Composite/Chain Rule
The learner will be able to calculate the derivative of composite functions using the chain rule.
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Derivatives: Logarithmic Differentiation
The learner will be able to calculate derivatives using logarithmic differentiation.
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Derivative: Slope of a Curve/Point
The learner will be able to determine the slope of a curve at a point, including points at which there are vertical tangents and no tangents.
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Derivatives: Determine/Tangent
The learner will be able to determine tangent lines to a curve at a point and a local linear approximation.
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Derivatives: Mean Value Theorem
The learner will be able to use the Mean Value Theorem.
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Derivatives: Rates of Change
The learner will be able to use derivatives in solving for both instantaneous and average rates of change.
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Derivatives: Initial Conditions
The learner will be able to apply initial conditions to determine a specific antiderivative.
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Derivatives: Determine
The learner will be able to determine the derivatives of functions.
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Derivative: Determine/Composite
The learner will be able to determine the derivatives of composites.
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Derivatives: Apply/Graphs
The learner will be able to apply first and second derivatives to aid in sketching graphs.
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Derivatives: Function/Implicitly Defined
The learner will be able to calculate the derivative of implicitly defined functions.
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Derivatives: Determine
The learner will be able to apply implicit differentiation to determine derivatives of inverse functions.
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Derivatives: Velocity/Acceleration
The learner will be able to determine both the velocity and acceleration of an object which is traveling in a straight line.
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Antiderivatives: Distance/Velocity
The learner will be able to use antiderivatives in determining distance and velocity when acceleration and initial conditions are given.
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Antiderivatives: Determine
The learner will be able to determine specific antiderivatives applying initial conditions including applications to motion along a line.
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Antiderivatives: Position/Velocity
The learner will be able to use antiderivatives in determining position functions from velocity functions.
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Derivatives: Compare
The learner will be able to make comparisons of the corresponding attributes of the graphs of f, f', and f".
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Derivatives: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret the derivative as a rate of change.
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Derivative: Interpret/Rate of Change
The learner will be able to interpret the derivative as a rate of change in different applied contexts including velocity, speed, and acceleration.
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Limits: Limit Concept
The learner will be able to understand the concept of a limit.
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Limits: Infinity
The learner will be able to explain asymptotic behavior in terms of limits involving infinity.
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Limits: Comprehend/Rate of Change
The learner will be able to comprehend instantaneous rate of change as the limit of average rate of change.
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Limits: Substitution
The learner will be able to determine limits using substitution.
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Limits: At Infinity
The learner will be able to determine limits which are set at infinity.
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Limits: Infinite
The learner will be able to determine when the limit of a given expression is infinite.
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Limits: One-Sided
The learner will be able to determine limits which are one-sided.
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Limits: Approximate/Graphs/Tables
The learner will be able to approximate limits from graphs or tables of data.
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Limits: Determine
The learner will be able to determine limits of sums, differences, products, and quotients.
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Differentiation: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the relationship between differentiability and continuity.
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Functions |
The Functions Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and circular functions. |
Inverses: Derivatives
The learner will be able to find the derivative of the inverse of a function.
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Limits: Identify/Special Limits
The learner will be able to identify the limit of special functions.
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Limits: Continuity
The learner will be able to illustrate a comprehension of continuity in terms of limits.
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Limits: Determine/Functions
The learner will be able to determine limits of functions at points and at infinity.
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Limits: Rational Function/Indeterminant
The learner will be able to determine the limit of a rational function which is in indeterminant form.
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Functions: Derivative/Definition
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the definitions of the derivative of a function.
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Functions: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the relationship between the increasing and decreasing behavior of functions and the sign of the first order derivative.
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Functions: Comprehend/Point/Inflection
The learner will be able to comprehend that points of inflection are places where concavity changes.
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Functions: Derivative/Types
The learner will be able to find derivatives of the following types of functions: logarithmic, exponential, trigonometric, and algebraic.
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Functions: Determine/Maxima/Minima
The learner will be able to determine local and absolute maximum and minimum points.
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Functions: Determine/Position
The learner will be able to determine position functions from their derivatives.
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Functions: Determine/Velocity
The learner will be able to determine velocity functions from their derivatives.
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Functions: Apply/Continuity
The learner will be able to apply continuity theorems.
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Functions: Continuous
The learner will be able to identify whether a given function is continuous.
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Functions: Increasing/Decreasing
The learner will be able to identify where a function is increasing and where it is decreasing.
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Functions: Continuous at a Point
The learner will be able to find whether a given function is continuous at a point.
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Functions: Points of Inflection
The learner will be able to determine the points of inflection of functions.
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Functions: Discontinuity Types/Classify
The learner will be able to classify types of discontinuities of functions.
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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. |
Modeling: Rate of Change
The learner will be able to create models of rates of change, including associated rates problems.
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Measurement |
The Measurement Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on measurement concepts, applications, and analysis. Students study length, area, circumference, perimeter, volume, weight, formulas, distance, calendar, money, tools, accuracy, units, constructions, patterns, and problem solving. |
Measurement Concepts: Rate of Change
The learner will be able to use the concept of rate of change.
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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.). |
Optimization Problems
The learner will be able to solve optimization problems.
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