| Mathematics
The ISTEP+ assessment measures the academic performance of students in Mathematics.
The Indiana Academic Standards provide educators and administrators with a complete set of Indiana's K-12 academic standards for Mathematics. Schools should work to align curriculum instruction and classroom assessment with the new standards. While the standards set expectations for student learning they do not prescribe how the standards should be taught.
Teachers should use their skills, experience, talents, and resources to design classroom lessons to meet the individual needs of their students. With these new academic standards in place students in Indiana will be well equipped with the skills and knowledge to prepare them for the future.
IN: Discrete Math
The ISTEP+ assesses the academic performance of students in Mathematics at grade 10.
The Indiana Academic Standards for Mathematics include standards for students in Discrete Math.
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.
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.
Discrete Mathematics
The Discrete Mathematics Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on the concepts of discrete mathematics, matrices, and recursion.
Functions
The Functions Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and circular functions.
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.
Mathematics Processes
The Mathematics Processes Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on mathematical connections. Students communicate and model concepts and procedures.
Numeration
The Numeration Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring ordinality, identifying and extending number patterns, comparing numbers, and demonstrating number relationships.
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.
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.).
Problem Solving
The Problem Solving Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on analyzing problems, evaluating solutions, exploring problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
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