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Jefferson County Schools Mathematics The Tennessee Mathematics Framework for grades 9 through 12 includes skills for many different High School level courses, and contains the following process standards: Calculus The Tennessee Mathematics Framework for grades 9 through 12 outlines skills to be taught in Calculus. |
| 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. |
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Operations: Develop/Proficiency
The learner will be able to develop proficiency in operations with real numbers, vectors, and matrices, by applying mental math or paper and pencil computations for simple problems, and by applying technology for the more complex problems.
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Rates: Estimate/Interpret
The learner will be able to estimate and interpret rates of change using graphical and numerical data.
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Symbols: Manipulation
The learner will be able to assess the meaning, usefulness, and reasonableness of the results of symbol manipulations, including those performed using technology.
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Operations: Relationships
The learner will be able to comprehend the relationships among operations.
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Algebraic Concepts: Symbolism/Apply
The learner will be able to apply algebraic symbolism as a tool to represent mathematical relationships.
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Algebraic Concepts: Apply/Symbolism
The learner will be able to apply algebraic symbolism as a tool to describe mathematical relationships.
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Rate: Change
The learner will be able to illustrate rates of change, including associated rates problems.
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Computation: Fluency
The learner will be able to compute fluently.
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Computations: Assess/Reasonableness
The learner will be able to assess the reasonableness of numerical computations.
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Computations: Assess/Reasonableness
The learner will be able to assess the reasonableness of the results of numerical computations.
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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. |
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Curves: Study
The learner will be able to study curves applying the notions of monotonicity and concavity; optimization, both absolute and relative extrema.
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Definite Integral: Riemann Sum
The learner will be able to apply Riemann sums and the Trapezoidal Rule to estimate definite integrals of functions illustrated algebraically, geometrically, and by tables of values.
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Matrices/Vectors: Comprehension
The learner will be able to build a comprehension of the properties of, and representations for, the addition and multiplication of vectors and matrices.
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Calculus Concepts: Differentiability
The learner will be able to describe the relationship between differentiability and continuity.
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Calculus Concepts: Antidifferentiation
The learner will be able to apply strategies of antidifferentiation.
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Definite Integral: Riemann Sums
The learner will be able to describe the relationship between a Riemann sum and a definite integral.
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Definite Integral: Fundamental Theorems
The learner will be able to evaluate definite integrals by applying the Fundamental Theorem of calculus.
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Definite Integral: Use
The learner will be able to use the basic properties of definite integrals.
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Differential Equation: Separable
The learner will be able to apply separable differential equations in modeling.
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Derivatives: Define
The learner will be able to give the definition of the derivative as the limit of the difference quotient.
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Derivatives: Describe
The learner will be able to describe the relationship of increasing and decreasing behavior of functions and the sign of first order derivatives.
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Derivatives: Describe
The learner will be able to describe corresponding attributes of graphs of functions, first order and/or second order derivatives.
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Derivatives: Mean Value Theorem
The learner will be able to illustrate an understanding of the Mean Value Theorem and its geometric consequence.
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Derivatives: Concavity
The learner will be able to describe the relationship of the concavity of functions and the sign of a second order derivative.
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Derivatives: Basic Rules
The learner will be able to use basic rules for the derivative of basic functions and their sum, product, and quotient.
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Derivatives: Translate
The learner will be able to make verbal descriptions into equations involving derivatives and vice versa.
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Derivatives: Points of Inflection
The learner will be able to determine points of inflections.
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Derivatives: Implicit Differentiation
The learner will be able to apply the concept of implicit differentiation to determine the derivative of an inverse function.
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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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Derivatives: Rate of Change
The learner will be able to make an interpretation of the derivative as an instantaneous rate of change.
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Derivatives: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret the derivative as a rate of change in many different applied contexts.
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Complex Numbers: Comprehend/Solutions
The learner will be able to comprehend complex numbers as solutions to quadratic equations that do not have real solutions.
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Limits: Algebraic
The learner will be able to calculate limits applying algebra.
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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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Matrices: Comprehend/Real Numbers
The learner will be able to comprehend matrices as systems that have some of the properties of the real number system.
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Vectors: Comprehend/Real Numbers
The learner will be able to comprehend vectors as systems that have some of the properties of the real number system.
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Differentiation: Chain/Implicit
The learner will be able to apply the chain rule and implicit differentiation.
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| Data Interpretation |
| The Data Interpretation Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on the study and use of graphical forms. Students collect and classify data, organize and display data, use logical reasoning, and problem solving. |
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Scatterplots: Understand
The learner will be able to understand scatterplots.
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Scatterplots: Create
The learner will be able to create a scatterplot to display data.
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| Discrete Mathematics |
| The Discrete Mathematics Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on the concepts of discrete mathematics, matrices, and recursion. |
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Recursion/Iteration: Apply/Relationships
The learner will be able to apply symbolic expressions, including iterative and recursive forms, to illustrate relationships that come from various scenarios.
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| Functions |
| The Functions Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and circular functions. |
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Functions/Relations: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend relations and functions and choose, proficiently perform conversions, and use different representations of them.
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Function/Relation: Apply/Representation
The learner will be able to apply many different symbolic representations, including recursive and parametric equations, for functions and relations.
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Exploring: Graphs/Technology
The learner will be able to study the graphs of polynomial, rational, radical, and transcendental functions applying suitable technology.
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Functions: Comprehend/Compare
The learner will be able to comprehend and make comparisons of the properties of classes of functions, including exponential, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and periodic functions.
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Functions: Apply/Explicit and Recursive
The learner will be able to apply explicitly and recursively defined functions in order to generalize patterns.
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Functions: Comprehend/Apply
The learner will be able to comprehend and apply transformations (such as arithmetically combining, composing, and inverting commonly used functions) by applying technology to perform such operations on more complex symbolic expressions.
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Functions: Predict/Describe
The learner will be able to predict and describe the observed local and global behavior of a function.
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Functional Relationships: Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize essential quantitative relationships in a scenario and find the class or classes of functions that might model the relationships.
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Derivatives: Illustrate
The learner will be able to illustrate the idea of the derivative geometrically, numerically, and analytically.
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Graphing: Understand/Asymptotes
The learner will be able to illustrate an understanding of asymptotes in terms of graphical behavior.
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Exploring: Study/1 Variable Functions
The learner will be able to study functions of one variable by exploring rates of change, intercepts, zeros, asymptotes, and local and global behavior.
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Representations: Interpret
The learner will be able to make interpretations of representations of functions of two variables.
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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: Explain/Asymptotic
The learner will be able to explain asymptotic behavior in terms of infinite limits and limits at infinity.
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Relations: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend relations.
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Functions: Understand
The learner will be able to understand functions.
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Functions: Continuous
The learner will be able to illustrate a geometric understanding of graphs of continuous functions.
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Functions: Compare
The learner will be able to make a comparison of the relative magnitudes of functions and their rates of change.
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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. |
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Two-/Three-Dimensional: Study
The learner will be able to study properties and identify the characteristics of two- and three-dimensional objects.
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Two-/Three-Dimensional: Draw/Create
The learner will be able to draw and create representations of two- and three-dimensional geometric objects using many different tools.
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Two-/Three-Dimensional: Investigate
The learner will be able to investigate relationships, including congruence and similarity, among classes of two- and three-dimensional objects, formulate and test conjectures about them, and obtain solutions to problems involving them.
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Three-Dimensional: Visualize
The learner will be able to visualize three-dimensional objects from various perspectives and study their cross sections.
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Transformations: Comprehend/Illustrate
The learner will be able to comprehend and illustrate translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations of objects in the plane by applying sketches, coordinates, vectors, function notation, and matrices.
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Transformations: Apply/Representations
The learner will be able to apply different representations to aide in the understanding of the effects of simple transformations and their compositions.
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Geometric Concepts: Apply
The learner will be able to apply geometric concepts to obtain solutions to problems in, and gain insights into, other content areas and other areas of interest.
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Proofs/Theorems: Establish/Validity
The learner will be able to establish the validity of geometric conjectures by applying deduction, prove theorems, and judge arguments made by others.
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Spatial Relationships: Location
The learner will be able to specify locations and explain spatial relationships by applying coordinate geometry and various other representational systems.
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Geometric Models: Apply
The learner will be able to apply geometric models in order to gain insights into, and answer questions in, other topics in mathematics.
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Solids: Study/Characteristics
The learner will be able to study the characteristics of three-dimensional solids.
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Solids: Study/Properties
The learner will be able to study the properties of three-dimensional solids.
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Shapes: Study/Characteristics
The learner will be able to study the characteristics of two-dimensional shapes.
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Shapes: Study/Properties
The learner will be able to study the properties of two-dimensional shapes.
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Transformations: Apply
The learner will be able to apply transformations to study mathematical situations.
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Reasoning: Spatial
The learner will be able to use spatial reasoning to solve problems.
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Proofs: Choose
The learner will be able to choose from many different methods of proofs.
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Proofs: Apply
The learner will be able to apply many different methods of proofs.
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Symmetry: Apply
The learner will be able to apply symmetry to study mathematical scenarios.
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Problem Solving: Geometric Models
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to problem situations with geometric mod |