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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: Geometry The Tennessee Mathematics Framework for grades 9 through 12 outlines skills to be taught in Geometry. |
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Algebraic Concepts: Measure/Approximate
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to problems in measurement and approximation using algebraic thought processes and symbolism.
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Proofs: Use
The learner will be able to use reflexive, transitive, and symmetric properties when suitable.
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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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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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| 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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Figures: Explain/Define
The learner will be able to explain objects and identify the minimum conditions needed to define the object.
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Problem Solving: Applying Concepts
The learner will be able to apply learned geometry concepts in solving problems.
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Geometric Relationships: Identify
The learner will be able to identify and explain the relationships among families of geometric figures.
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Congruence/Similarity: Understand
The learner will be able to illustrate an understanding of the geometric properties of congruence and similarity.
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Congruence/Similarity: Relationships
The learner will be able to study relationships among corresponding parts of similar or congruent figures.
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Circle: Real World Problems
The learner will be able to solve real world problems applying geometric properties of circles.
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Transformations: Understanding
The learner will be able to illustrate an understanding of transformations of figures.
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Inductive Reasoning: Conjecture
The learner will be able to apply techniques of inductive reasoning to formulate a conjecture.
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Deductive Reasoning: Justify
The learner will be able to use deductive reasoning to justify conclusions.
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Logic: Reasoning/Truth
The learner will be able to apply indirect and deductive reasoning to determine the truth of a statement.
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Problem Solving: Solid Geometry
The learner will be able to use properties of solid geometry to obtain solutions to practical problems in real world settings.
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Spatial Thinking: Describe Position
The learner will be able to describe position using spatial sense with two-dimensional coordinate systems.
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Spatial Thinking: Describe Position
The learner will be able to describe position using spatial sense with three-dimensional coordinate systems.
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Parallel/Perpendicular: Properties
The learner will be able to illustrate an understanding of the properties of perpendicularity and parallelism.
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Right Triangles: Use/Relationships
The learner will be able to use right triangle relationships including the Pythagorean Theorem, distance formula and/or trigonometric ratios.
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Polygons: Real World Problems
The learner will be able to solve real world problems using geometric properties of polygons.
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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: 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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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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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: 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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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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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 models.
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Problem Solving: Apply
The learner will be able to apply vertex-edge graphs in order to model problems.
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Problem Solving: Apply
The learner will be able to apply vertex-edge graphs in order to obtain solutions to problems.
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Spatial Thinking: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to obtain solutions to problems using spatial visualization.
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Geometric Relationships: Create/Argument
The learner will be able to create mathematical arguments about geometric relationships.
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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. |
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Problem Solving: Geometric
The learner will be able to use measurement ideas and relationships in geometric problem solving situations.
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Problem Solving: Algebraic
The learner will be able to use measurement ideas and relationships in algebraic problem solving scenarios.
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Measurement Concepts: Approximate/Solve
The learner will be able to apply the idea of length, area, and volume to approximate and obtain solutions to real world problems.
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Tools: Select
The learner will be able to select appropriate tools to measure quantities in order to achieve precision, accuracy, and error (or tolerance) of measurements.
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Accuracy: Select/Methods
The learner will be able to select appropriate methods to measure quantities in order to achieve precision, accuracy, and tolerance of measurements.
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Measurement Processes: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the measurable characteristics of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement.
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Measurement: Apply/Ideas
The learner will be able to use informal ideas of successive approximation, upper and lower bounds, and limit in measurement scenarios.
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Formulas: Comprehend/Apply
The learner will be able to comprehend and apply formulas for the area, surface area, and volume of figures, including cylinders, spheres, and cones.
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Measurement Processes: Use
The learner will be able to use various methods to determine measurements.
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Units: Decide/Appropriate
The learner will be able to make decisions about appropriate units for measurement problem scenarios.
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Measurement Analysis: Apply/Units
The learner will be able to apply unit analysis to check computations in measurement.
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Scales: Decide/Appropriate
The learner will be able to make decisions about appropriate scales for measurement problem scenarios.
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Accuracy: Study
The learner will be able to study accuracy in measurement scenarios.
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Accuracy: Study/Precision
The learner will be able to study precision in measurement scenarios.
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Accuracy: Study/Error
The learner will be able to study approximate error in measurement scenarios.
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Formulas: Use/Determine Measures
The learner will be able to use various formulas to determine measurements.
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Tools: Use/Determine Measures
The learner will be able to use various tools for determining measurements.
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| Number Theory |
| The Number Theory Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on manipulating number forms and classifications. Students make connections between number forms and their real world applications. |
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Number Size: Rational/Irrational
The learner will be able to illustrate an understanding of the relative size of rational and irrational numbers.
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Number Theory: Problem Solving
The learner will be able to use number theory concepts to solve problems.
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Equivalent Forms: Write
The learner will be able to write equivalent forms of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and obtain solutions for them with fluency by applying mental math or paper and pencil in simple scenarios and by applying technology in all scenarios.
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Number Size: Comprehend/Large/Small
The learner will be able to build a deeper comprehension of very large and very small numbers and the different representations of them.
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Math Structures: Illustrate/Analyze
The learner will be able to illustrate and analyze mathematical situations and structures by applying algebraic symbols.
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Equivalent Forms: Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the meaning of equivalent forms of expressions, equations, inequalities, and relations.
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Number Theory: Apply/Arguments
The learner will be able to apply number theory arguments in order to justify relationships involving whole numbers.
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Number Forms: Understand/Relationships
The learner will be able to understand number relationships.
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Number Forms: Represent/Understand
The learner will be able to understand the various ways of representing numbers.
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Number Systems: Understand
The learner will be able to comprehend number systems.
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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. |
| Patterns: Problem Solving/Real World |