Course Content
A. Classifying Numbers
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A.01. Identify different sets of numbers (natural, whole, integers, rational, irrational, real).
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A.02. Classify a given number into its appropriate number sets.
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A.03. Explain the relationships between different sets of numbers using Venn diagrams.
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A.04. Apply the closure property to determine if a set is closed under a given operation.
B. Properties of Operations
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B.01. Identify and apply the commutative, associative, and distributive properties.
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B.02. Apply the identity and inverse properties of addition and multiplication.
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B.03. Simplify variable expressions using properties of operations.
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B.04. Justify steps in simplifying expressions using the properties of real numbers.
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B.05. Evaluate the validity of algebraic statements using properties of operations.
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B.06. Compare and contrast the application of different properties in various algebraic contexts.
C. Number Lines and Ordering
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C.01. Represent rational numbers on a number line.
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C.02. Compare and order rational numbers using a number line.
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C.03. Interpret the meaning of numbers and their order in real-world contexts using number lines.
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C.04. Compare and order integers, fractions, decimals, and percentages on a number line.
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C.05. Determine the absolute value of a number and its distance from zero on a number line.
D. Converting Between Number Forms
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D.01. Convert between fractions, decimals, and percentages.
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D.02. Convert numbers from standard notation to scientific notation and vice versa.
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D.03. Express repeating decimals as fractions.
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D.04. Apply conversions between number forms to solve real-world problems.
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D.05. Use number form conversions to compare quantities with different units of measure.
E. Ratios, Rates, and Proportions
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E.01. Identify and write equivalent ratios.
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E.02. Calculate unit rates and unit prices.
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E.03. Solve proportions using cross-multiplication.
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E.04. Apply proportional reasoning to solve word problems involving scale drawings.
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E.05. Determine the constant of proportionality from a table, graph, or equation.
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E.06. Solve complex proportion problems involving multiple steps or conversions.
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E.07. Analyze the relationship between ratios, rates, proportions, and their applications in everyday life.
F. Percents and Applications
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F.01. Solve basic percent equations (e.g., finding a percentage of a number).
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F.02. Solve percent word problems involving discounts, VAT, and markups.
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F.03. Calculate the percent of change (increase or decrease).
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F.04. Solve multi-step problems involving percents.
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F.05. Calculate percent error in measurements.
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F.06. Apply percentages to solve financial problems such as simple and compound interest.
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F.07. Analyze the impact of different percentage changes in real-world scenarios.
G. Measurement and Error
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G.01. Convert between different units of measurement (e.g., metric and imperial).
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G.02. Calculate rates and measurements involving different units.
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G.03. Determine the precision of a measurement.
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G.04. Calculate the greatest possible error in a measurement.
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G.05. Determine the minimum and maximum possible area and volume based on measurement error.
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G.06. Calculate percent error in area and volume calculations.
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G.07. Evaluate the impact of measurement errors on the accuracy of calculations and decisions.
H. Single-Variable Inequalities
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H.01. Identify solutions to inequalities.
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H.02. Graph inequalities on a number line.
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H.03. Write inequalities from given graphs.
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H.04. Solve one-step linear inequalities using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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H.05. Graph solutions to one-step linear inequalities on a number line.
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H.06. Solve two-step linear inequalities.
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H.07. Graph solutions to two-step linear inequalities on a number line.
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H.08. Solve advanced linear inequalities involving multiple steps and variable terms on both sides.
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H.09. Graph solutions to advanced linear inequalities on a number line.
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H.10. Formulate and solve linear inequalities to model and solve real-world constraints and optimization problems.
I. Data Representation and Interpretation
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I.01. Interpret information presented in bar graphs, line graphs, and histograms.
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I.02. Interpret information presented in pie charts and stem-and-leaf plots.
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I.03. Interpret information presented in box-and-whisker plots and scatter plots.
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I.04. Create bar graphs, line graphs, and histograms from data sets.
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I.05. Analyze the correlation between variables shown in a scatter plot.
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I.06. Critique the appropriateness of different data representations for a given data set.
J. Properties of Equality
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J.01. Identify and apply the properties of equality (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
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J.02. Use the properties of equality to justify steps in solving equations.
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J.03. Solve equations using order of operations.
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J.04. Apply the reflexive, symmetric, and transitive properties of equality.
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J.05. Use properties of equality to manipulate and solve algebraic equations efficiently.
K. Square and Cube Roots
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K.01. Calculate the square root of a perfect square.
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K.02. Calculate the cube root of a perfect cube.
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K.03. Estimate the square root of a non-perfect square.
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K.04. Simplify expressions involving square and cube roots.
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K.05. Apply square and cube roots to solve geometric problems involving area and volume.
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K.06. Understand the relationship between squares, cubes, square roots, and cube roots.
L. Variable Expressions and Equations
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L.01. Write variable expressions to represent real-world situations.
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L.02. Simplify variable expressions involving like terms and the distributive property.
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L.03. Identify equivalent linear expressions.
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L.04. Write variable equations to represent real-world problems.
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L.05. Determine if a given value satisfies an equation.
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L.06. Solve equations using order of operations.
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L.07. Model and solve equations using algebra tiles.
M. Solving Linear Equations
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M.01. Solve one-step linear equations using inverse operations.
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M.02. Solve two-step linear equations.
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M.03. Solve advanced linear equations with variables on both sides.
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M.04. Solve equations with complete solutions.
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M.05. Find the number of solutions to a linear equation (none, one, or infinitely many).
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M.06. Create equations with no solutions or infinitely many solutions.
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M.07. Solve linear equations from word problems.
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M.08. Solve linear equations using mixed review.
N. Geometric Foundations
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N.01. Calculate the perimeter of basic geometric shapes.
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N.02. Calculate the area of basic geometric shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles).
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N.03. Identify and draw lines of symmetry in two-dimensional figures.
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N.04. Calculate the volume of basic three-dimensional figures (cubes, rectangular prisms).
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N.05. Determine the surface area of basic three-dimensional figures.
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N.06. Apply geometric formulas to solve real-world problems involving measurement and design.
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N.07. Explore the relationships between perimeter, area, and volume of similar figures.
O. Geometry: Transformations and Congruence
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O.01. Identify reflections, rotations, and translations.
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O.02. Determine the coordinates of an image after a reflection, rotation, or translation.
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O.03. Graph the image of a figure after a reflection, rotation, or translation.
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O.04. Identify congruent triangles using SSS, SAS, and ASA postulates.
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O.05. Determine side lengths and angle measures of similar figures.
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O.06. Apply concepts of similarity to solve indirect measurement problems.
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O.07. Analyze the effects of transformations on geometric figures and their properties.
P. Geometry: Similarity and Scale
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P.01. Determine if two figures are similar.
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P.02. Calculate the area and perimeter of similar figures.
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P.03. Determine if two solids are similar.
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P.04. Calculate the volume and surface area of similar solids.
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P.05. Analyze the effects of changes in scale on perimeter, area, and volume.
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P.06. Apply concepts of similarity to solve problems involving maps, models, and scale drawings.
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P.07. Explore the relationships between similar figures in various contexts.
Q. The Pythagorean Theorem
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Q.01. Apply the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing side length of a right triangle.
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Q.02. Solve word problems involving the Pythagorean theorem.
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Q.03. Use the converse of the Pythagorean theorem to determine if a triangle is a right triangle.
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Q.04. Apply the Pythagorean Theorem in three dimensions to solve real-world problems.
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Q.05. Analyze the relationships between the side lengths of special right triangles (45-45-90 and 30-60-90).
R. Geometric Constructions
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R.01. Construct the midpoint or perpendicular bisector of a segment.
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R.02. Construct an angle bisector.
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R.03. Construct a congruent angle.
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R.04. Construct a perpendicular line.
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R.05. Construct parallel lines.
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R.06. Construct an equilateral triangle or regular hexagon.
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R.07. Construct a square.
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R.08. Use geometric constructions to solve problems and prove geometric theorems.
S. Trigonometric Ratios
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S.01. Define trigonometric ratios (sin, cos, tan) in a right triangle.
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S.02. Define reciprocal trigonometric ratios (csc, sec, cot) in a right triangle.
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S.03. Find trigonometric functions of special angles (30°, 45°, 60°).
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S.04. Find trigonometric functions using a calculator.
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S.05. Use trigonometric ratios to find a side length in a right triangle.
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S.06. Use trigonometric ratios to find an angle measure in a right triangle.
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S.07. Solve a right triangle (find all side lengths and angle measures).
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S.08. Apply trigonometric ratios to solve real-world problems involving angles of elevation and depression.
T. Coordinate Plane
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T.01. Review basic concepts of the coordinate plane (quadrants, axes, ordered pairs).
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T.02. Calculate the midpoint of a line segment.
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T.03. Calculate the distance between two points using the distance formula.
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T.04. Determine the equation of a line given two points on the line.
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T.05. Apply coordinate geometry to solve problems involving geometric figures and their properties.
U. Linear Functions
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U.01. Identify linear functions from equations, graphs, and tables.
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U.02. Find the slope of a line from a graph or two points.
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U.03. Find a missing coordinate using the slope.
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U.04. Identify the slope and y-intercept of a line in slope-intercept form.
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U.05. Graph a line using slope-intercept form.
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U.06. Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form from a graph.
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U.07. Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form from two points or a table.
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U.08. Write the equation of a line in point-slope form from a point and slope.
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U.09. Write the equation of a line in standard form.
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U.10. Graph a line in standard form by finding x- and y-intercepts.
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U.11. Write equations of horizontal and vertical lines.
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U.12. Determine if two lines are parallel or perpendicular based on their slopes.
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U.13. Write the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular to a given line.
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U.14. Complete a table and graph a linear function.
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U.15. Compare linear functions represented in different ways (graphs, tables, equations).
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U.16. Analyze transformations of linear functions (shifts, stretches, reflections).
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U.17. Model real-world situations with linear functions and interpret their parameters.
V. Systems of Equations
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V.01. Determine if an ordered pair is a solution to a system of equations.
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V.02. Solve systems of equations by graphing.
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V.03. Determine the number of solutions to a system of equations by graphing.
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V.04. Solve systems of equations using substitution.
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V.05. Solve systems of equations using elimination.
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V.06. Solve word problems involving systems of equations.
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V.07. Analyze and interpret the solutions of systems of equations in real-world contexts.
W. Exponents and Exponential Functions
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W.01. Evaluate powers with integer, decimal, and fractional bases.
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W.02. Simplify expressions with negative exponents.
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W.03. Apply the product, quotient, and power rules of exponents.
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W.04. Evaluate expressions using properties of exponents.
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W.05. Identify equivalent expressions involving exponents.
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W.06. Evaluate exponential functions for given values of the independent variable.
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W.07. Match exponential functions with their corresponding graphs.
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W.08. Determine the domain and range of exponential functions.
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W.09. Solve word problems involving exponential growth and decay.
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W.10. Analyze the properties and behavior of exponential functions in various contexts.
X. Scientific Notation
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X.01. Convert between standard and scientific notation.
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X.02. Compare numbers written in scientific notation.
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X.03. Multiply numbers written in scientific notation.
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X.04. Divide numbers written in scientific notation.
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X.05. Apply scientific notation to solve problems involving very large or very small numbers.
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X.06. Estimate and approximate values using scientific notation in real-world applications.
Y. Polynomials and Monomials
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Y.01. Identify monomials.
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Y.02. Multiply monomials.
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Y.03. Divide monomials.
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Y.04. Simplify expressions involving powers of monomials.
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Y.05. Define polynomial vocabulary (degree, leading coefficient, terms, etc.).
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Y.06. Model polynomials with algebra tiles.
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Y.07. Add and subtract polynomials using algebra tiles.
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Y.08. Add and subtract polynomials algebraically.
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Y.09. Multiply a polynomial by a monomial.
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Y.10. Multiply two binomials.
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Y.11. Multiply two polynomials using algebra tiles.
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Y.12. Multiply two polynomials.
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Y.13. Apply polynomial operations to solve geometric problems involving area and volume.
Z. Factoring Polynomials
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Z.01. Find the greatest common factor (HCF) of monomials.
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Z.02. Factor out a monomial from a polynomial.
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Z.03. Factorize quadratics with a leading coefficient of 1.
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Z.04. Factorize quadratics with other leading coefficients.
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Z.05. Factorize special case quadratics (difference of squares, perfect square trinomials).
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Z.06. Factorize quadratics using algebra tiles.
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Z.07. Factorize polynomials by grouping.
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Z.08. Factorize polynomials completely.
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Z.09. Apply factoring techniques to solve polynomial equations and simplify rational expressions.
AA. Quadratic Equations and Functions
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AA.01. Identify the characteristics of quadratic functions (vertex, axis of symmetry, intercepts).
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AA.02. Complete a function table for quadratic functions.
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AA.03. Solve a quadratic equation using square roots.
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AA.04. Solve a quadratic equation using the zero product property.
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AA.05. Solve a quadratic equation by factorizing.
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AA.06. Solve a quadratic equation using the quadratic formula.
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AA.07. Graph quadratic functions and analyze their properties.
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AA.08. Apply quadratic equations to model real-world phenomena such as projectile motion and optimization problems.
BB. Functions: Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential
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BB.01. Identify linear, quadratic, and exponential functions from graphs.
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BB.02. Identify linear, quadratic, and exponential functions from tables.
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BB.03. Write linear, quadratic, and exponential functions from given information.
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BB.04. Analyze linear functions over unit intervals.
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BB.05. Analyze exponential functions over unit intervals.
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BB.06. Describe linear and exponential growth and decay.
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BB.07. Compare and contrast the properties and behavior of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.
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BB.08. Model real-world situations with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and interpret their parameters.
CC. Radical Expressions
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CC.01. Simplify radical expressions.
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CC.02. Simplify radical expressions with variables.
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CC.03. Multiply radical expressions.
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CC.04. Divide radical expressions.
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CC.05. Rationalize the denominator of a radical expression.
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CC.06. Perform operations on radical expressions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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CC.07. Solve equations involving radical expressions and check for extraneous solutions.
DD. Rational Expressions and Functions
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DD.04. Multiply and divide rational expressions.
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DD.05. Divide polynomials using long division or synthetic division.
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DD.06. Add and subtract rational expressions.
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DD.07. Solve rational equations.
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DD.08. Apply rational functions to model real-world phenomena such as inverse variation and rate problems.
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DD.01. Identify asymptotes and excluded values of rational functions.
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DD.02. Simplify complex fractions.
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DD.03. Simplify rational expressions.
EE. Probability
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EE.01. Calculate theoretical probability of an event.
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EE.02. Calculate experimental probability of an event.
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EE.03. Determine the number of outcomes in compound events.
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EE.04. Identify independent and dependent events.
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EE.05. Calculate the probability of independent and dependent events.
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EE.06. Calculate factorials.
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EE.07. Apply the counting principle to determine the number of possible outcomes.
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EE.08. Apply probability concepts to solve real-world problems involving games, surveys, and decision-making.
FF. Descriptive Statistics
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FF.01. Calculate the mean, median, mode, and range of a data set.
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FF.02. Calculate quartiles and interquartile range of a data set.
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FF.03. Identify biased samples and their potential impact on statistical analysis.
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FF.04. Calculate the variance and standard deviation of a data set.
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FF.05. Interpret and analyze the results of statistical calculations in real-world contexts.
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FF.06. Create and interpret box-and-whisker plots to visualize the distribution of data.
GG. Logic and Reasoning
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GG.01. Identify hypotheses and conclusions in conditional statements.
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GG.02. Provide counterexamples to disprove mathematical statements.
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GG.03. Apply logical reasoning to solve puzzles and problems.
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GG.04. Distinguish between inductive and deductive reasoning and their applications in mathematics.
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GG.05. Construct valid arguments and proofs using logical principles and mathematical axioms.
HH. Number Sequences
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HH.01. Identify arithmetic and geometric sequences.
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HH.02. Determine the common difference in an arithmetic sequence.
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HH.03. Determine the common ratio in a geometric sequence.
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HH.04. Evaluate variable expressions for number sequences.
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HH.05. Write variable expressions for arithmetic sequences (explicit and recursive formulas).
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HH.06. Write variable expressions for geometric sequences (explicit and recursive formulas).
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HH.07. Solve mixed review problems involving arithmetic and geometric sequences.
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HH.08. Apply sequence concepts to model patterns and predict future terms in real-world scenarios.
II. Relations and Functions
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II.01. Convert between tables, graphs, mappings, and lists of points to represent relations.
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II.02. Determine the domain and range of relations.
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II.03. Identify independent and dependent variables in a relation.
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II.04. Identify functions using the definition of a function.
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II.05. Identify functions using the vertical line test.
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II.06. Find values using function graphs.
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II.07. Evaluate a function for a given input value.
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II.08. Evaluate a function by plugging in an expression for the input variable.
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II.09. Complete a function table from a graph.
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II.10. Complete a function table from an equation.
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II.11. Interpret the graph of a function in word problems.
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II.12. Analyze and interpret the properties and behavior of functions in various mathematical and real-world contexts.
JJ. Direct Variation
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JJ.01. Identify proportional relationships from tables, graphs, and equations.
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JJ.02. Find the constant of variation in a direct variation relationship.
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JJ.03. Graph a proportional relationship.
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JJ.04. Write direct variation equations.
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JJ.05. Write and solve direct variation equations to solve real-world problems.
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JJ.06. Analyze the properties and applications of direct variation in various contexts.
KK. Problem Solving Strategies
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KK.01. Solve word problems using mixed review.
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KK.02. Solve word problems involving money.
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KK.03. Solve consecutive integer problems.
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KK.04. Solve rate of travel word problems.
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KK.05. Solve weighted averages word problems.
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KK.06. Apply multiple problem-solving strategies (e.g., drawing diagrams, making tables, working backwards) to solve complex problems.
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KK.07. Develop and refine problem-solving skills through practice and reflection.