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2127070388FalsePerform operations fluently with positive and negative numbers, including decimals, ratios, percents, and fractions, and show reasoning to justify results
2127070389FalseDemonstrate understanding of, and accurately apply, place value to round off numbers.
2127070390FalseUse the properties of real (rational and irrational) numbers and demonstrate understanding of ordering and absolute value.
2127070391FalsePerform operations and solve equations containing complex numbers.
2127070392FalseApply techniques to obtain a rational approximation or estimate of a quantity or number (including irrational numbers such as radicals).
2117070393FalsePerform operations with radicals, such as addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
2127070394FalseFactor a composite number into its prime components and use least common denominators or least common multiples to solve equations.
2117070395FalseUnderstand and apply the basic properties and laws of exponents and scientific notation to solve problems, including those with fractional, negative, and zero exponents.
2127272396FalseUnderstand and apply basic algebraic properties (commutative and associative laws of addition and multiplication, distributive law of multiplication over addition, and identities and inverses).
2117272397FalseApply variables in expressions and equations to solve problems (i.e., write mathematical equations for given situation, create a mathematical model to understand the relationships between variables, or make connections between the structures of mathematically abstract concepts and the real world).
2117272398FalseSimplify and solve algebraic equations by identifying and using the correct order of operations and techniques necessary to carry out the solution.
2157272399FalseFind the solution of linear equations and inequalities where the variable appears on either or both sides and in which one or both sides must be simplified before solving the equation (e.g., solve x + 2(x - 3) = -4x + 5 for x).
2127272400FalseSimplify polynomials by performing operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to simplify expressions (e.g., (2a + 2) + (3a - 1) = 5a + 1.
2117272401FalsePerform division of a polynomial by a monomial by dividing powers with like bases, using the rules for the division of powers with like bases to simplify fractions with monomial denominators and reducing fractions to lowest terms.
2127272402FalseSolve linear inequalities and graph the solution set on a number line.
2127272403FalseSolve quadratic equations by applying various tools or techniques.
2127272404FalseUse proportional reasoning to solve real-world problems.
2117272405FalseKnow and apply the components and properties of the rectangular coordinate system: x–y axis, origin, quadrants, abscissa (x-coordinate) and ordinate (y-coordinate), and general representation of a point (x,y).
2117272406FalseSolve systems of linear equations algebraically or graphically.
2117272407FalseFind the graphic solution of systems of linear inequalities (i.e., graph the solution set or region of the coordinate plane common to both inequalities).
2117272408FalseSolve and graphically sketch problems involving two variables that exhibit direct and indirect variation.
2127272409FalseKnow the equation of a line and interpret graphically using the slope-intercept form (y = mx+b) and the point-slope form (y-b = m(x-a)).
2117272410FalseKnow the equation for the slope of a line and compute slope given the coordinates of two points.
2127272411FalseKnow how to sketch basic conic sections (e.g., circles, parabolas) by using their equations and solve systems of non-linear equations graphically.
2127272412FalseUnderstand the characteristics of maxima and minima and be able to determine maximum and minimum points mathematically on a graph or curve.
2127474414FalseUnderstand and apply a systematic methodology or procedure (e.g., direct or indirect measurement, direct or indirect proof, inductive or deductive reasoning) to model and solve problems.
2127474415FalseAnalyze the truth value of compound sentences by creating truth tables.
2117474416FalseApply pattern recognition in data sets and series to reason or solve problems involving arithmetic, geometry, exponents, etc.
2117676417FalseUnderstand the properties of and apply parallel, perpendicular, and intersecting lines in problem-solving situations.
2117676418FalseClassify angles by measure (acute, right, obtuse, and straight) and understand angle relationships (supplementary, complementary, and vertical).
2117676419FalseUnderstand the properties and applications of the undefined terms of geometry (point, line, and plane) and their relationship with intuitive concepts (i.e., collinear points, coplanar points, opposite rays, and parallel lines).
2117676420FalseCompute the distance between two points on a coordinate plane (length of a line segment) and determine the midpoint of a line segment between two points.
2127676421FalseUnderstand the properties of circles (radius, arc, diameter, chord, secant, and tangent) and apply circle quantities (lengths of line segments, angle measure within a circle, circumference, and area) in problem-solving situations.
2117676422FalseCompute the perimeter and area of common two-dimensional figures.
2117676423FalseUnderstand the properties and classification of polygons (triangles, the family of quadrilaterals, pentagon, hexagon, etc.) and apply knowledge of angle and side relationships of geometric shapes in problem-solving situations.
2127676424FalseApply the Pythagorean Theorem to right triangles.
2117676425FalseKnow the classification and properties of three-dimensional figures (prisms, rectangular solids, pyramids, right circular cylinders, cones, and spheres) and be able to compute the volume and surface area of common solids.
2117676426FalseUse geometric methods, such as using an unmarked straightedge and compass, to complete basic geometric constructions.
2137676427FalseApply transformations (reflection, rotation, translation, and dilation) of 2-dimensional figures graphically to interpret, analyze, and illustrate the concepts of congruency, similarity, and symmetry.
2137676428FalseApply transformation concepts to examine two-dimensional aspects or representations of three-dimensional figures (e.g., isometries and nets).
2137878429FalseDefine and apply the properties of relations and functions (domain, range, function composition, and inverses) and use algebraic and graphic methods to determine if a relation is a function.
2117878431FalseExpress, graph, and interpret exponential and logarithmic functions.
2137878432FalseExpress a linear function (f(x) = mx + b) with the appropriate notation and determine the ordered pairs.
2127878433FalseApply step and piecewise functions, including greatest integer and absolute value functions.
2117878434FalseExpress, graph, and interpret polynomial functions (linear, quadratic, cubic, etc.).
2118080435FalseKnow and apply the six basic trigonometric functions and ratios and solve right triangles using basic trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent).
2138080436FalseUnderstand the characteristics and uses of vectors (representations of velocity and force) and perform basic operations on vectors (e.g., vector addition and scalar multiplication).
2128080437FalsePerform the general solution of triangles by using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines to obtain the angle and side length measurements of any triangle.
2118080438FalseUnderstand the trigonometric properties of the unit circle and sketch the graphs of basic circular functions (y = sin x, y = cos x, and y = tan x, where the measure of the angle x is expressed in radians).
2128282439FalseUnderstand the concepts and apply the uses of matrices in modeling (i.e., finite graphs or structures that can be represented geometrically and interpreted algebraically in the form of a matrix).
2118282440FalseCreate or evaluate algorithms (e.g., computer program codes, flowcharts) designed to accomplish a specific task.
2118282441FalseUnderstand the concepts of recurrence relations and apply them to solve consumer mathematics problems involving such things as percentage rates, personal loans, simple interest, compound interest, installment buying, mortgage rates, etc.
2128282442FalseEvaluate and use finite sequence and series as systematic and useful means of quantifying things.
2128484444FalseUse anti-derivatives and the process of integration to determine areas, volumes, and distances.
2128484445FalseUse derivatives and the process of differentiation to determine slopes of tangent lines, maxima and minima, velocity, and acceleration.
2118484446FalseUnderstand the concepts and apply the uses of functions and limits (i.e., conduct limiting processes using functions to investigate infinite series and sequences).
2128686447FalseExamine problem-solving situations involving simple probability and use probabilistic reasoning to compare and communicate the theoretical or empirical likelihood of events.
2118686448FalseDetermine the probability of single and compound events and use the Counting Principle to determine the probability of independent events occurring jointly.
2118686449FalseDetermine combinations (the various groupings a set may be arranged in without regard to order) and permutations (arrangements of a set where order matters).
2118686450FalseEvaluate and employ accurate and appropriate procedures for statistical data collection, organization, analysis, and display including making estimates and predictions, critiquing data, and drawing inferences (e.g., using the normal curve and z-scores, line of best fit).
2128686451FalseUnderstand and apply measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode, and representative sampling of a population).
2118686452FalseUnderstand and apply measures of dispersion (range, mean deviation, variance, and standard deviation).
2118686453FalseUnderstand and apply the concepts and applications of quartiles (distributing groups into four equal sizes), percentiles (distributing individuals into 100 groups of equal size), and random distribution to understand and interpret data.
2128686454FalseUnderstand and apply the binomial theorem (e.g., explore the relationship of the binomial theorem with Pascal’s triangle and the Fibonacci sequence).
2128686455FalseApply summation notation to take the sum of an expression using limits (e.g., take the sum of 3i + 1 from i = 1 to 5).
2118686456FalseUnderstand the importance of random sampling and sample size in generating representative data.
2118686457FalseInterpret data to determine correlation and distinguish between correlation and cause and effect.
2118888458FalseSolve problems using units of metric measure and convert between metric and English/customary units.
2118888459FalseUse the technique of dimensional analysis to convert units of measure (e.g., kilometers/hour to meters/minute) and apply ratios in real-world situations (e.g., scale drawings).
2118888460FalseUnderstand accuracy and precision of measurement, round off numbers according to the correct number of significant figures, and determine percent error.