Essentials of Math I
WHOLE NUMBERS, NUMBER THEORY, NUMERATION AND REAL WORLD MATH, ARITHMETIC AND CALCULATION (N)N
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Interpret the meanings of coefficients, factors, terms, and expressions based on their real-world contexts. Interpret complicated expressions as being composed of simpler expressions.N.1
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Write a function that describes a relationship between two quantities.N.2
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Write a function that models a relationship between two quantities using both explicit expressions and a recursive process and by combining standard forms using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to build new functions.N.2.a
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Combine functions using the operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to build new functions that describe the relationship between two quantitiesin mathematical and real- world situations.N.2.b
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Competency Goals
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Identify place value through 100,000 and decimals through .01.N.CG.1
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Recognize, read, and write numbers 0- 100.N.CG.2
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Read, write, and compare whole numbers.N.CG.3
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Identify the place value of a digit in a number.N.CG.4
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Compute with whole numbers to solve word problems.N.CG.5
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Demonstrate understanding of greater than, less than, and equal concepts.N.CG.6
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Count by multiples (Use patterns and sequences to establish concepts of patterns in math).N.CG.7
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Identify prime and composite numbers.N.CG.8
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Factor numbers.N.CG.9
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Find the least common multiple for pairs of numbers.N.CG.10
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Find the greatest common factor for pairs of numbers.N.CG.11
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Distinguish between odd and even numbers.N.CG.12
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Read and write whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents.N.CG.13
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Develop and use order relations for whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.N.CG.14
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Understand and apply the rules governing how the basic math operations relate to each other.N.CG.15
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Apply mathematical skills to daily living activities in the household.N.CG.16
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Apply mathematical skills to entertainment and leisure activities.N.CG.17
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Recognize symbols/signs used for basic arithmetic operations of subtraction, addition, multiplication, and division.N.CG.18
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Demonstrate the knowledge of 4 basic arithmetic operations with whole numbers. N.CG.19
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DECIMALS AND MONEY (DM)DM
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Create and solve equations and inequalities in one variable that model real-world problems involving linear, quadratic, simple rational, and exponential relationships. Interpret the solutions and determine whether they are reasonable.DM.1
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Solve simple rational and radical equationsin one variable and understand how extraneous solutions may arise.DM.2
Competency Goals
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Identify names and values of coins and currency. DM.CG.1
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Write money amounts in words and numbers.DM.CG.2
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Round money valuesto nearest dollar and dime. DM.CG.3
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Add and subtract money.DM.CG.4
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Find sums and differences with money.DM.CG.5
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Write numbers in word form and in standard notation.DM.CG.6
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Order numbers.DM.CG.7
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Round decimals.DM.CG.8
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Compute with decimals and whole numbers. DM.CG.9
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Express fractions as decimals.DM.CG.10
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Express numbers in scientific notation.DM.CG.11
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PERCENTAGES (P)P
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Write arithmetic and geometric sequences both recursively and with an explicit formula, use them to model situations and translate between two forms.P.1
Competency Goals
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Rename a percent as a decimal and a fraction in simplest form.P.CG.1
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Rename a decimal and a fraction as a percent.P.CG.2
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Find the missing terms in a percent sentence.P.CG.3
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Use a proportion to find the missing term in a percent sentence.P.CG.4
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Solve work problems involving percentages and tax, commissions, interest, and tips.P.CG.5
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Calculate monthly payments on an installment plan.P.CG.6
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MEASUREMENT – TIME, TEMPERATURE, LINEAR METRIC AND TRADITIONAL MEASUREMENT (M)M
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Use units of measurement to guide the solution of multi-step tasks. Choose and interpret appropriate labels, units, and scales when constructing graphs and other data displays.M.1
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Label and define appropriate quantitiesin descriptive modeling contexts.M.2
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Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations on measurement when reporting quantities in context.M.
Competency Goals
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Identify vocabulary associated w/time (i.e., noon, midnight, daylight savings time, am, and pm).M.CG.1
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Tell and record time using digital and analog clocks.M.CG.2
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Recognize and read times given using analog and digital clocks.M.CG.3
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Write time using numerical notations. M.CG.4
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Identify units of time (hr. = 60 min.; 24 hrs.=1 day; 12 months=1 yr.; 7 days=1 wk.; 52 wks.=1 yr.).M.CG.5
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Locate day, date, and month on calendar.M.CG.6
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Identify abbreviations for units of time (i.e., day, week, month, hour, minute, and year).M.CG.7
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Relate daily, weekly, and monthly events to clock and calendar.M.CG.8
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Select and use appropriate units of measurement (e.g., linear and temperature).M.CG.9
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Select and use appropriate toolsfor measurement.M.CG.10
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Solve 1- and 2-step math applications involving 4 basic arithmetic processes (measurements, money, time, and temperature), using problem-solving techniques.M.CG.11
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Measure line segments to the nearest tenth of a centimeter (nearest millimeter).M.CG.12
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Estimate accurately the best unit for measuring a distance.M.CG.13
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Change from one metric unit to another.M.CG.14
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Find area measured in square unitsM.CG.15
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Find volume measured in cubic units.M.CG.16
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Find volume, or capacity, measured in liters.M.CG.17
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Convert units of liquid capacity.M.CG.18
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Convert units of weight.M.CG.19
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Use a ruler to help measure line segments.M.CG.20
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Convert units of length and distance.M.CG.21
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Find the perimeter of a given shape.M.CG.22
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Calculate the area within a shape.M.CG.23
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Compute the volume within a prism. M.CG.24
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FRACTIONS (F)F
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Rewrite expressions involving simple radicals and rational exponents in different forms.F.1
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Solve simple rational and radical equationsin one variable and understand how extraneous solutions may arise.F.2
Competency Goals
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Recognize fractional parts and equivalent fractions.F.CG.1
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Compare and order fractions.F.CG.2
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Add and subtract fractions with like denominators.F.CG.3
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Multiply and divide fractions.F.CG.4
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Simplify fractions.F.CG.5
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Compare fractions, and determine which ismore than or less than.F.CG.6
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Rename mixed numbers and improper fractions.F.CG.7
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Compute with fractions and mixed numbers.F.CG.8
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