Math: Grade 1, Semester 1

Math: Grade 1, Semester 2

Math: Grade 2, Semester 1
Math: Grade 2, Semester 2
Math: Grade 3, Semester 1
Math: Grade 3, Semester 2

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Math: Grade 1, Semester 1
Matter, Form and Function
Big Idea: We use mathematical modeling with a variety of classes of functions to solve applications such as in
biology and finance, and to form a basis for the study of mechanics and calculus.

MA.1.01 - Create, interpret and analyze trigonometric ratios that model real-world situations. (Week 01 -
Week 05)

Essential Questions: ‣ "Why is modeling an indispensable tool?

‣ Why do we represent phenomena in multiple ways?"
Skills:
‣ A. Sine, cosine, and tangent ratios and Pythagorean Theorem
‣ B. Define the six trigonometric functions in terms of right triangles.
‣ C. Determine which quadrants have positive and negative trigonometric values
‣ D. Derive sine and cosine law
‣ E. Solving triangles (using law of sine and cosine)
‣ F. Use the law of sines, law of cosines to solve applied problems.
‣ G. Use the inverses of the sine, cosine, and tangent to solve problems.
Concepts:
‣ A. Unit circle
‣ B. Six trigonometric functions
‣ C. Related angles
‣ D. Sine law , cos law
‣ E. Angle of elevation and angle of depression
Evidence:
Problem Set 1.8 - BA #3, ST #6d
Problem Set 3.1 - BA #6, 10, ST #9
Problem Set 3.2 - BA #5, ST #7c
Problem Set 3.3 - BA #7, ST #8
Problem Set 3.6 - BA #1, ST # 8
Texts & References: Math Connections 2a sections 1.8, 3.1 - 3.4 , 3.6, 3.7

See materials in Unit Materials folder:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9KK7ZY6QeS3dGlETUVNQ0c2em8
Capstone Connection: Determine the dimensions of the sustainable houses
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve the use of alternative energies to reduce our reliance on extracted
fuel sources,Increase efficient use of our land through improved use of arid areas,Increase industrial base
for Egypt,Recycle and retain garbage for recycling
Topic: Right triangle trig

MA.1.02 - Apply the relationships between 2-D and 3-D objects in modeling situations (Week 06 - Week 10)

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Essential Questions: Why is the world 3-D?
Skills:
‣ A. Draw 2-D cross-sections of a representation of a 3-D object.
‣ B. Identify three dimensional objects created by rotations of two dimensional objects
‣ C. Describe 3-D shapes
‣ D. Create 3-D shapes
Concepts:
‣ A. Cross section
‣ B. 2-Dimensional objects
‣ C. 3-Dimensional objects
‣ D. Classifying regular polyhedra
Evidence:
Problem Set 5.1 BA:p 466 # 1 a, b, ST:466 # 1 c
Assessment in "2D Representations of 3D Objects"
Texts & References: Math Connections Geometry 2b Section 5.1
See materials in the Unit Materials Folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B10u0LfTYd6hflM3QkZnM0JCM1B6bzR5T3F6dktnN0RkdFBJb3RpS
XdBLTRuMlVIbVZGWW8
Capstone Connection: Building house
Grand Challenge Connections: Reduce urban congestion and its impact,Increase opportunities for
Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt
Topic: 2-D/3-D Objects

MA.1.03 - Understand similarity and use the concept for scaling to solve problems (Week 06 - Week 10)

Essential Questions: Why are relationships predictable?

Skills:
‣ A. Determine axes of similarity
‣ B. Draw the image of a shape (using reduction and magnification)
‣ C. Solve problems and applications using proportionality theorems
‣ D. Prove the angle bisector theorem
‣ E. Stretching and Shrinking Angles and Areas
‣ F. Stretching and Shrinking Volumes
‣ G. Finding the scaling factor(area and volume)
‣ H. Solve problems related to geometric shapes "
Concepts:
‣ A. Similarity
‣ B. Transformation( reduction and magnification)
‣ C. Proportionality
‣ D. Parallel lines and proportional parts
‣ E. Angle bisectors
Evidence:
Geometry Packet Basic Application- page 4, page 16 #7, page 25 bottom chart
Geometry Packet Strategic Thinking Pages 12, 18

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Math Connections Geometry 2a, 2.10 BA - #5
Geometry Packet Strategic Thinking page 31 #4, page 36, page 38
Texts & References: Geometry Packet in the Unit Materials Folder pages 1 to 25
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B10u0LfTYd6hfkllWmNyWHcwRDdRWXJ5T05peldMVFBtemtscTczU
1lDaEVvaWo4aTZ6bDg

Math Connections 2a 1.10

Math Connections Geometry 2a, 2.9, 2.10

Geometry Packet in the Unit Materials Folder pages 27 to 38

Capstone Connection: Building house
Grand Challenge Connections: Reduce urban congestion and its impact,Increase opportunities for
Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Increase industrial base for Egypt,Recycle and retain garbage for
recycling
Topic: Similarity, scaling

MA.1.04 - Apply volume formulas (pyramid, cones, spheres, prisms) (Week 06 - Week 10)

Essential Questions: How does what we measure influence how we measure?

Skills:
‣ A. Derive the formulas of areas and volumes
‣ B. Determine area and volume of different shapes and figures
‣ C. Determine volume of a composite figures
Concepts:
‣ A. Area
‣ B. Volume
‣ C. Composite figures
Evidence:
Math Connections 5.3 Basic Application #3
Math Connections 5.4 Strategic Thinking #7
Texts & References: Math Connections 2b 5.3-5.4

See materials in Unit Materials folder:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B10u0LfTYd6hfjJHNDFJTGpkVlQ1S040Z2JIOWhRS3JENkFQUzNV
VzdZNEM2QlNLckU1Mlk
Capstone Connection: Building house
Grand Challenge Connections: Reduce urban congestion and its impact,Increase opportunities for
Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt
Topic: Volume

MA.1.05 - Create, interpret and analyze functions, particularly linear and step functions that model real-world
situations. (Week 11 - Week 13)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why is modeling an indispensable tool?

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 ‣ Why do we represent phenomena in multiple ways?
‣ How does data help make sense of the world around us?
Skills:
‣ A. Given data, create functions that model applied situation. Calculate a least squares regression
line, understand its properties, compute and interpret correlation for data
‣ B. Interpret the functions based on the real-world situation they model
‣ C. Analyze the functions and their characteristics. Explain the different properties of the algebraic
function and its graph.
‣ D. Identify, interpret and describe real-world step functions
‣ E. Analyze direct and inverse variations based on the real-world situation they model.
‣ F. Graph linear, piecewise, absolute value and step functions
‣ G . Find the inverse of some functions algebraically and graphically and determine if the inverse is
a function. (Also: Distinguish between "inverse variation" and "inverse function.")
‣ H. Solve real life application on functions
Concepts:
‣ A. Linear functions
‣ B. Piecewise function
‣ C. Absolute-Value Functions
‣ D. STEP function
‣ E. Direct variation
‣ F. Inverse variation
‣ G. Regression
‣ H. Correlation
‣ I. Correlation coefficient
‣ j. Slope
‣ K. Intercepted part
‣ L. Composition of Functions
‣ M.Translation of linear function
Evidence:
Quiz : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9KK7ZY6QeS3NGZVd25rbWhmS2c

Math Connections 1a
Basic Application Problem Set 4.5 #1
Strategic Thinking Problem Set 4.5 #6

Math Connections 1b
Basic Application Problem Set 6.1 #2, Problem Set 6.3 # 3, Problem Set 6.4 #6 a through c, Problem set 6.6
# 2 (any of them)
Strategic Thinking Problem Set 6.1 #8, Problem Set 6.4 #6 d, Problem Set 6.6 #6c
Texts & References: Math Connections 1A 3.4 - 3.6, 4.4 - 4.5
Math Connections 1B 6.1 - 6.4, 6.6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npBg0Ynv4D0

See material in Unit Materials folder

Capstone Connection: Building house

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Grand Challenge Connections: Reduce urban congestion and its impact,Increase opportunities for
Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt
Applications: PH.1.08, PH.1.09, PH.1.11, PH.1.12, ME.1.02, ME.1.04, CH.3.15,
Topic: linear, piecewise, absolute value

MA.1.06 - Analyze, display and describe quantitative data with a focus on standard deviation. (Week 14 -
Week 14)

Essential Questions: ‣ How can graphical displays be manipulated to present misleading

information?
‣ How can data analysis be used to predict future happenings?
‣ Does the data always lead to the truth? Why or why not?
Skills:
‣ A. Describe the overall pattern (shape, center, spread) of a distribution and identify any major
departures from the pattern (like outliers).
‣ B. Make a histogram, dotplot, boxplot or stemplot to display small sets of data and interpret the
data.
‣ C. Identify the shape of a distribution (symmetric or skewed) from a dotplot, stemplot, or histograms
‣ D. Calculate and interpret measures of center (mean, median) and spread (IQR, standard
deviation).
‣ E. Use appropriate graphs and numerical summaries to compare distributions of quantitative
variables.
Concepts:
‣ A. Shape, center, spread
‣ B. Outliers
‣ C. histogram
‣ D. Dotplot
‣ E. Boxplot
‣ F. Stemplot
‣ G. Skewed
‣ H. Symmetric
‣ I. IQR
‣ J. Standard deviation
Evidence:
The Practice of Statistics
Section (1-2) Exercises
Basic Application #38 a
Strategic Thinking #49b

section (1-3) Exercises

Basic Application Check Your Understanding #1,2,3
Strategic Thinking #98b, c

Chapter 1 Chapter Review Exercises

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Strategic Thinking R1.3
Texts & References: Starnes, Daren - Tabor, Josh - Yates, Daniel - Moore, David, The Practice of
Statistics, New York: W.H. Freeman, 2015, 5th Edition

Exploring Data (Chapter 1)

Capstone Connection: geometry and measurement
Grand Challenge Connections: Address the exponential population growth and prepare for the
impact,Improve the use of alternative energies to reduce our reliance on extracted fuel sources,Reduce
urban congestion and its impact,Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Increase
industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Quantitative data

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Math: Grade 1, Semester 2
Energy Force and Power
Big Idea: We use mathematical modeling with a variety of classes of functions to solve applications such as in
biology and finance, and to form a basis for the study of mechanics and calculus.

MA.1.07 - Create, interpret and analyze quadratic functions that model real-world situations. (Week 01 -
Week 04)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why do we need an imaginary world?

‣ How can things be real and imaginary?
Skills:
‣ A. Use first and second differences to create models that represent data
‣ B. Interpret the functions based on the real-world situation they model.
‣ C. Analyze the functions and their characterisitcs. Explain the different properties of the algebraic
function and its graph
‣ D. Review solving quadratic equations using completing squares
‣ E. Find the inverse of a quadratic function graphically and algebraically (completing the square) and
determine how to make the inverse a function.
‣ F. Graph quadratic function
‣ G. Relation between roots of quadratic function and the coefficient
‣ H. Form Quadratic equation
‣ I. Related roots
‣ J. Parabola: focus, directrix,
‣ K.Write quadratic equation in parabolic form
‣ L. Real life application on parabola
‣ M. Use the quadratic formula to find real solutions to quadratic equations; identify graphically and
algebraically when a quadratic equation has no real solution
‣ N. Use the quadratic formula to find complex solutions to quadratic equations
‣ O. Represent complex numbers three ways: as ordered pairs, graphically on the coordinate plane,
and in the form a+bi
‣ I. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers
Concepts:
‣ A. Quadratic Function
‣ B. First and second differences
‣ C. Completing the square
‣ D.complex numbers
‣ E. parabola
‣ F. Focus
‣ G. Argand diagram
‣ H. related roots
Evidence:
Math Connections 3A Algebra 2 Basic Application Problem Set 1.2 #5a
Math Connections 3A Algebra 2 Basic Application Problem Set 1.5 #3

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Math Connections 3A Algebra 2 Strategic Thinking Problem Set 1.2 #5a, #5c
Math Connections 3A Algebra 2 Strategic Thinking Problem Set 1.5 #5
Texts & References: Math Connections 3A Algebra 2 sections 1.2, 1.3 pages 11 - 36
Math Connection Algebra 1B Sections 8.4
Math Connections 3A Algebra 2 sections 1.5
See materials in Unit Materials folder
Capstone Connection: using the graphs of quadratic function in modeling solar cell
Grand Challenge Connections: Reduce urban congestion and its impact,Increase opportunities for
Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt
Applications: PH.1.10, PH.1.08, PH.1.09, PH.1.11, PH.1.12, ME.1.04,
Topic: Quadratic function

MA.1.08 - Create, interpret and analyze exponential and logarithmic functions that model real-world
situations. (Week 05 - Week 07)

Essential Questions: ‣ "Why is modeling an indispensable tool?

‣ Why do we represent phenomena in multiple ways?
‣ How does data help make sense of the world around us?
‣ Why do we need laws/rules?"
Skills:
‣ A. Use different properties of exponential and logarithmic functions
‣ B. Interpret and manipulate rational exponents
‣ C. Use exponential functions to describe growth and decay ratios
‣ D. Construct exponential growth and decay functions to fit given data
‣ E. Solve compound interest problems.
‣ F. Reveal and explain different properties of the exponential function and its graph
‣ G. Graph exponential functions, find its domain and range
‣ H. Describe the inverse of an exponential function as a logarithm
‣ G. Graph logarithmic functions, find its domain and range.
‣ I. prove the logarithm rules
‣ J. solve logarithmic and exponential equations
‣ K. solve real life application
Concepts:
‣ A. Exponential functions
‣ B. Logarithmic function
‣ C. Growth
‣ D. Decay
Evidence:
Basic Application - Math Connections 3A Problem Set 2.8 p.213, # 3a, b or Quiz in Unit Materials folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9KK7ZY6QeS3cEpJZGlYNzFzWVk
Strategic Thinking - Math Connections 3A Problem Set 2.6 p.197, 6d, e, Math Connections 3a P.221 #10 d,
e, Math Connections 3a Problem Set 2.8p.213, 3c, d

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Texts & References: Math Connections 3a sections 2.1 - 2.8 and pages 217-226

http://betterlesson.com/community/document/219143/unit-08-
day-06-notes-guided-practice-properties-of-logs-logarithms-
pdf

For graph: https://www.desmos.com/calculator

See materials in Unit Materials folder:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9KK7ZY6QeS3cEpJZGlYNzFzWVk
Capstone Connection: inform alternative energy geometries, using graphs in solar cells
Grand Challenge Connections: Reduce urban congestion and its impact,Improve Sources of Clean
Water,Reduce pollution fouling our air water and grounds
Applications: CH.2.03, PH.1.11, PH.1.12, PH.1.09, PH.1.08, ES.3.06, ES.2.09, CH.1.06,
Topic: Exponential, Logarithmic

MA.1.09 - Create, interpret and analyze trigonometric functions that model real-world situations. (Week 08 -
Week 11)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why is modeling an indispensable tool?

‣ Why do we represent phenomena in multiple ways?
Skills:
‣ A. Relate the coordinates of points on the unit circle to the sine and cosine of angles
‣ B. Extend the domain of trigonometric functions using the unit circle (convert between radians and
degrees)
‣ C. Draw and identify positive, negative, and co-terminal angles of rotation
‣ D. Describe the inverses of the sine, cosine and tangent functions and explain the relationship
between sine, cosine, tangent and their inverses
‣ E. Identify different characteristics of sine, cosine and tangent functions: shape, domain, range,
amplitude, intercepts, max/min, period, asymptotes.
‣ F Use technology to explore and analyze various functions..
‣ G. Describe the transformations that shift and stretch a trigonometric function
‣ H Interpret the functions created based on the real-world situation they model.
Concepts:
‣ A. Trigonometric functions.
‣ B. Coordinates
‣ C. Graphs of sine, cosine and tangent functions
‣ D. Inverses of the sine, cosine and tangent functions
‣ E. Shape, domain, range, amplitude, intercepts, max/min, period, asymptotes.
‣ F. Domain of trigonometric functions
‣ G. Positive, negative, and co-terminal angles of rotation
‣ H. Shift and stretch a trigonometric function
Evidence:
Math Connections Book 3A
Basic Application: P.274 #2a,b,c P.280 #10a,b,c,d

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Strategic Thinking: P.264 #3 P274 #2d,e, #3b P.280 #10e,f P.289 #6b
Texts & References: Math Connections 3a sections 3.1 - 3.6
Capstone Connection: inform alternative energy geometries, using graphs in solar cells
Grand Challenge Connections: Reduce urban congestion and its impact,Increase industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Trigonometric graphs

MA.1.10 - Prove and apply trigonometric identities (Week 08 - Week 11)

Essential Questions: Can things change and still be the same?

Skills:
‣ A. Derive and apply the Pythagorean Identities
‣ B. Manipulate and apply cofunction Identities"
Concepts:
‣ A. Trigonometric identities
‣ B. Pythagorean Identities
‣ C. Cofunction Identities
Evidence:
Basic Application: Math Connections 3A Algebra 2
Page 315 3.47 any of those problems
Strategic Thinking: Students create a trigonometric identity that involves cosine, sine and tangent.
Texts & References: Math Connections 3A Algebra 2 pages 307 - 316
Capstone Connection: inform alternative energy geometries.
Grand Challenge Connections: Increase industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Trigonometric identities

MA.1.11 - Create, interpret and analyze systems of linear functions that model real-world situations. (Week
12 - Week 14)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why is modeling an indispensable tool?

‣ Why do we represent phenomena in multiple ways?
‣ How do humans make informed decisions, given multiple options?
‣ What factors affect our decisions and how dothese factors relate to mathematical models?
Skills:
‣ A. Solve a system of two equations and two unknowns by graphing and algebraic methods
‣ B. Interpret the solution of a system in context of the situation
‣ D. Represent a system as a matrix
‣ E. Apply matrix operations to solve a system
‣ F. Use matrices to represent real-world situations and interpret their solution
‣ G. Reduce matrices to RREF and interpret the meaning
‣ H. Determine and interpret optimal solutions and the constraints to real-world situations using
Linear Programming
‣ I Write objective functions
Concepts:
‣ A. System

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 ‣ B. System of equations
‣ C. Unknowns
‣ D. Graphing methods
‣ E. Algebraic methods
‣ F. Matrix
‣ G. Operations
‣ A. Linear Programming
‣ B. Objective functions
‣ C. Feasible regions
‣ D. Constraints
‣ E. Optimal solution
Evidence:
Math Connections Geometry 2B Basic Application Problem Set 6.4 #7a
Math Connections Geometry 2B Basic Application Page 631, #6.49
Math Connections Algebra 2 3A Basic Application Page 332 # 3 a, b
Math Connections Algebra 2 3A Basic Application Page 352 # 3 a, b

Math Connections Geometry 2B Strategic Thinking Problem Set 6.4 #7b

Math Connections Geometry 2B Strategic Thinking Page 631, #6.50
Math Connections Algebra 2 3A Basic Application Page 352 # 3c
Texts & References: Math Connections 2b, sections 6.1 - 6.5

Math Connections 3a sections 4.1 - 4.4

Capstone Connection: Modeling with Energy
Grand Challenge Connections: Address the exponential population growth and prepare for the
impact,Improve the use of alternative energies to reduce our reliance on extracted fuel sources,Increase
industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Systems, determinant, constraint

MA.1.12 - Apply determinants and their properties in real-world situations (Week 12 - Week 14)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why use shortcuts?

‣ Why is it essential to have different ways of reaching solutions?
Skills:
‣ A. Use the properties of determinants to determine the value of a determinant
‣ B. Solve real-world applications of determinants particularly finding the area of parallelogram and
triangle.
‣ C. Solve a system of linear equations using Cramer's Rule
Concepts:
‣ A. Determinants
‣ B. Value of a determinant
‣ C. Area, parallelogram and triangle.
‣ D. Matrices
‣ E. System of equations

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 ‣ F. Cramer's Rule
Evidence:
Unit in Materials Folder: Determinants
Basic Application: Page 24 #41 - 48
Basic Application: Page 25 #59

Strategic Thinking: Page 26 #76

Strategic Thinking: Page 26 # 78
Texts & References: See materials in Unit Materials Folder: Determinants
Practice Problems: Determinants, Area, and Volume Formative Assessment Problems.
Capstone Connection: inform alternative energy geometries.
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve Sources of Clean Water,Increase industrial base for Egypt
Applications: PH.2.02,
Topic: Determinant, Cramer's Rule

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Math: Grade 2, Semester 1
Change, Equilibrium and Cycles
Big Idea: The study of probability enables prediction of the future.

MA.2.01 - Create, interpret and analyze polynomial and absolute value functions that model real-world
situations. (Week 01 - Week 04)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why is modeling an indispensable tool?

‣ Why do we represent phenomena in multiple ways?
Skills:
‣ A. Reveal and explain different properties of the algebraic function and its graph
‣ B. Model real-world situations using polynomial and absolute value functions.
‣ C. Perform operations with polynomials
‣ D. Find the roots of polynomial equations algebraically
‣ E. Construct a polynomial curve through specific points on a horizontal line
‣ F. Understand how the degree of the function determines the attributes of a graph. (turning points,
symmetry, even/odd)
‣ G. Find the inverse graphically and algebraically of a function
‣ H. Identify and use the reciprocal function and the absolute value function
Concepts:
‣ A. Polynomial
‣ B. Absolute value,
‣ C. Inverse of a function
‣ D. Algebraic function
‣ E. Operations with polynomials
‣ F. Roots of polynomial equations
‣ G. Polynomial curve
‣ H. Polynomial functions.
‣ I. Degree of the function
‣ J. Attributes of a graph. (turning points, symmetry, even/odd)
Evidence:
Recall: p. 88 #2e, #4
Basic Application: p.76 #2, p.97 #8
Strategic Thinking: p.76 #7, p.109 #6b, p.110 #7e
Texts & References: Math Connections 1b pages 667 - 676
Math Connections 3a Chapter 1.7 - 1.10
Capstone Connection: Apply to water treatment analysis if appropriate
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve Sources of Clean Water
Topic: Polynomial Function, Absolute Value Function

MA.2.02 - Create, interpret and analyze rational functions that model real-world situations. (Week 05 - Week
06)

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Essential Questions: ‣ Why is modeling an indispensable tool?
‣ Why do we represent phenomena in multiple ways?
Skills:
‣ A. Reveal and explain different properties of the algebraic function and its graph
‣ B. Model real-world situations using rational functions.
‣ C. Factor and simplify all rational polynomial expressions completely and describe the process.
‣ D. Describe and sketch rational functions, their zeros and their asymptotes.
Concepts:
‣ A. Rational polynomial expressions
‣ B. Sketch rational functions,
‣ C. Vertical asymptotes of rational functions .
‣ D. Horizontal asymptotes of rational functions
Evidence:
Recall: Activity (7.65)#1a, p.653 #5, p.681 #5
BA: Activity (7.65) #1b, p.654 #6, p.678 #7.88
ST: 3. For what positive number is the sum of the number and its reciprocal smallest?
(Answer: If x is the number, then is the reciprocal. Therefore the sum of a number and its reciprocal is
represented by . Graph the function for positive x-values. The minimum occurs at the point (1,2).) OR
Texts & References: Math Connections 3b Chapter(7-8) pages 643 - 654

Math Connections 3b pages 673-681 operations with rational expressions

Capstone Connection: Apply to water treatment analysis if appropriate
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve Sources of Clean Water,Increase industrial base for
Egypt,Reduce pollution fouling our air water and grounds
Topic: Rational functions, asymptotes

MA.2.03 - Represent, analyze and solve counting problems (Week 07 - Week 10)

Essential Questions: ‣ Is order really important?

‣ Why predict the future
Skills:
‣ A. Use the Fundamental Counting Principle to solve counting problems
‣ B. Use permutations to solve counting problems
‣ C. Solve counting problems where some elements are alike
‣ D. Solve counting problems in which order is not important
‣ E. Determine a combination of n objects taken r at a time
‣ F. Use factorials count combinations
Concepts:
‣ A. Fundamental Counting Principle
‣ B. Permutations
‣ C. Combinations
‣ D. Factorials
Evidence:

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Recall: p. 408#5
BA: p.408 # 6, p. 424 #4a
ST: p. 424 #6, #7
Texts & References: Math Connections 1b Chapter 7.3
Math Connections 3B Chapter 5.2, 5.4
Capstone Connection: Apply to water treatment analysis if appropriate
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve Sources of Clean Water,Increase industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Permutations, Combinations

MA.2.04 - Know and apply the Binomial Theorem (Week 11 - Week 11)

Essential Questions: ‣ Is order really important?

‣ Why predict the future
Skills:
‣ A. Know and understand the binomial theorem and row sums (Pascal's Triangle)
‣ B. Explain the expansion of (x+y)^n in powers of x and y for a positive integer n, where x and y are
any numbers.
Concepts:
‣ A. Pascal's Triangle
‣ B. Binomial Theorem
Evidence:
Recall:ِOnline Quiz http://www.cliffsnotes.com/math/algebra/algebra-ii/additional-topics/quiz-binomial-
coefficients-and-the-binomial-theorem
BA:
ST:
Texts & References: Math Connections 3a - pages 87 and 89

http://www.mathcentre.ac.uk/resources/tests/swf/Algebra/Exercises/2-05ae.swf
Capstone Connection: Apply to water treatment analysis if appropriate
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve Sources of Clean Water
Topic: Binomial Theorem, Pascal's Triangle

MA.2.05 - Use rules of probability to solve problems and predict behavior. (Week 12 - Week 14)

Essential Questions: ‣ What is fair?

‣ What is luck?
‣ What would the world be without risk?
Skills:
‣ A. Explain probability as a numerical description, between 0 and 1, of the likelihood of an event
‣ B. Interpret probability as a long run relative frequency
‣ C. Draw tree diagrams to represent and solve counting problems
‣ D Determine a set of possible outcomes
‣ E. Use fundamental counting principal to solve problems
‣ F. Use the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events in a uniform probability

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model.
‣ G. Calculate expected values and use them to solve problems (heritable traits and diseases)
Concepts:
‣ A. Probability
‣ B. Prediction
‣ C. Event
‣ D. Likelihoods
‣ E. Tree diagram
‣ F. Independent
‣ G. Conditional
‣ H. Compound events Probability
‣ I. Expected values
Evidence:
Recall : p.435 #6
BA : p. 564 #2a - f, p.597 #6, #7, p.446 #6
ST :p.564 #2g, p.598 #7.86
Texts & References: Math Connections 1b sections 7.4 - 7.6 and pages 593 - 600
Math Connections 3b sections 5.5 and 5.7 and pages 469 - 471
Capstone Connection: Apply to efficacy of treatment and contamination (LD50)
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve Sources of Clean Water
Topic: Probability, likelihood, independent/dependent events

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Math: Grade 2, Semester 2
Systems and Feedback
Big Idea: Differential calculus enables greater application of classes of functions studied in grade 1.

MA.2.06 - Identify and analyze continuity and limits and connect them to graphs of functions. (Week 01 -
Week 03)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why do we need limits?

‣ How close is close?
Skills:
‣ A. Determine and prove the limit of a function at a given x value if it exists, including limits involving
infinity. If not, explain, why?
‣ B. Differentiate between step, infinite and removable discontinuity
‣ C. When given a function, explain why it might not be continuous by using the definition of
"continuity" and determining which part(s) of the definition is not met.
‣ D. Given certain characteristics, sketch a graph.
Concepts:
‣ A. Limits
‣ B. Continuity
‣ C. Discontinuity: step, infinite and removable
Evidence:
Recall : p.43 #9, 10, p.64 R1,
Basic application: p.44 #19, P.68 #T9, p.70 #T18
Strategic thinking: p. 45 #23, p.67 #3, Exploration 2-5a #7, p.70 #T16
Texts & References: Foerster Calculus Concepts and Applications: Chapter 2
Foerster Calculus Concepts and Applications: Exploration 2-1a, 2-2a, 2-3a, 2-3b, 2-3b, 2-4a, 2-5a, 2-7a, 2-
7b
Capstone Connection: graphical representation of new business numbers
Grand Challenge Connections: Increase industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Continuity, Limits

MA.2.07 - Given the equation of a function, apply the derivative of that function to solve real-world problems.
(Week 04 - Week 06)

Essential Questions: ‣ How do you know if the information you have is enough, too little or too
much?
‣ When is it better to memorize and when is it better to understand?
Skills:
‣ A. Given the equation of a function, calculate and analyze the derivative at a given point
algebraically, numerically and graphically.
‣ B. Graph the function and its derivative function and draw conclusions about the relationship
between the derivative function and the original function.

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 ‣ C. Determine f ' (x) given a power function, using the properties of differentiation in a real world
situation.
‣ D. Determine the derivative of a composite function using the chain rule and apply this to real-world
situations.
‣ E. Determine the derivative using the product and quotient rule and apply to situations.
‣ F. Use "differentiability implies continuity."
‣ G. Apply the Mean Value Theorem and Rolle's Theorem to determine the location at which the
instantaneous rate of change is identical to the average rate of change in problem situations.
Concepts:
‣ A. Derivative
‣ B. Limit
‣ C. Difference quotient
‣ D. Power Function
‣ E. Reducing the exponent
‣ F. Differentiation
‣ G. Composite function.
‣ H. Chain rule.
‣ I. Quotient Rule
‣ J. Derivative function
‣ K. Rolle's Theorem
‣ L. Mean Value Theorem
‣ M. Instantaneous rate of change
‣ N. Average rate of change
Evidence:
Recall : p. 76 #5,9,12 p.90 #11, #18 p.105 #2
Basic application:p. 77 #16e p.91 #29 Also see "MA 2.07 Basic Application Problem" in materials folder
(blue)
Strategic thinking: p.78 #20 p.92 #38 Exploration 3-3b #3, #4 p.106 #29d
Texts & References: Foerster Calclus Concepts and Applications: Chapter 3 3.1 - 3.4, 3.7
Foerster Calclus Concepts and Applications: Chapter 4 Sections 4.1 - 4.3, 4.6, 5.5
(P. 131-141 - 153-159, 211-220)
Foerster Calclus Concepts and Applications: Exploration 3-2a, 3-3a, 3-3b, 3-4a, 3-7a, 4-2a, 4-3a, 4-6a, 4-
6b, 5-5a
Capstone Connection: Rate of change applied to growth numbers for a new business
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve Sources of Clean Water,Increase industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Differentiation, Chain rule

MA.2.08 - Analyze the rates of change of a sinusoidal, exponential and logarithmic functions in real-world
problems. (Week 07 - Week 09)

Essential Questions: ‣ How do you know if the information you have is enough, too little or too
much?
‣ When is it better to memorize and when is it better to understand?
Skills:

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 ‣ A. Define the derivatives of the sin and cosine functions.
‣ B. Differentiate each of the six trigonometric functions
‣ C. Analyze the derivative and graph of a sinusoidal function in terms of the motion of an object
‣ D. Given an exponential or logarithmic function find its' derivative function algebraically
‣ E Find and use the derivative of the natural logarithm"
‣ F. Use and apply the derivative of an exponential function to calculate population, compound
interest and depreciation.
Concepts:
‣ A. Rates of change
‣ B. Exponential and logarithmic functions
‣ C. Derivatives
‣ D . Differentiability
‣ E. Derivative function algebraically
‣ F. Derivative of the natural logarithm"
‣ G. Trigonometric functions
‣ H. Logarithmic differentiation
‣ i. L'Hopital's Rule"
Evidence:
*****Please provide evidence.
Texts & References: Foerster Calculus Chapter 3
3.6, 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, 4.4, 4.5
Foerster Calculus Concepts and Applications: Exploration 3-6a, 3-8a, 3-9a, 4-5a
Capstone Connection: apply rates to periodic functions of business (supply, product, cash flow).
Grand Challenge Connections: Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Increase
industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Derivatives

MA.2.09 - Apply the indefinite integral to model and solve problems (Week 10 - Week 12)

Essential Questions: ‣ When can an action be undone?

‣ Is the whole the sum of its parts? Or, is the whole greater than the sum of its parts? Or is the whole
less than the sum of its parts?
Skills:
‣ A. Use the definite integral to find the area of a region between two graphs, to find displacement
given the velocity.
‣ B. Use properties of indefinite and definite integral
‣ C. Use Reimann sums
‣ D. Use Fundamental theorem of Calculus
‣ E. Use integrals in applied problem situations: area, displacement given velocity, work and heat
problems.
Concepts:
‣ A. indefinite integral
‣ B. integration of power function
‣ C. integration of trigonometric functions

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 ‣ D. integration of exponential function e^x , a^x
Evidence:
Recall :problem 11, 12
Basic application:problem 4, 5, 6
Strategic thinking: problem 10, 20, 21
*****Please provide page numbers for the evidence.
Texts & References: Foerster Calculus Concepts and Applications: Chapter 5
5.2 - 5.4, 5.6-5.8
Foerster Calculus Concepts and Applications: Exploration 5-2a, 5-2b, 5-4a, 5-6a, 5-6b, 5-7a, 5-8a
Capstone Connection: Model accumulated production and/or sales, or technical applications associated
with the new business.
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve Sources of Clean Water,Increase industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Indefinite integral, displacement

MA.2.10 - Analyze the distribution of data with a focus on normal distribution (Week 13 - Week 14)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why is the normal distribution essential?

‣ How does one asses normality?
Skills:
‣ A. Use percentiles to locate individual values within distributions of data.
‣ B. Interpret a cumulative relative frequency graph.
‣ C. Find the standardize value of an observation. Interpret z-scores in context.
‣ D. Describe the effect of adding, subtracting, multiplying by, or dividing by a constant on the shape,
center, and spread of a distribution of data.
‣ E. Approximately locate the median and the mean on a density curve.
‣ F. Use the standard Normal distribution to calculate the proportion of values in a specific interval.
‣ G. Use the standard Normal distribution to determine a z-score from a percentile.
Concepts:
‣ A. Percentiles
‣ B. Cumulative relative frequency graph
‣ C. z-scores
‣ D. Density curve
‣ E. Standard Normal Distribution
Evidence:
Section (2-1) page 99-103 problem 1-32
Section (2-2) page 128-133
*****Please provide specific items for the evidence and distinguish between recall, basic application and
strategic thinking.
Texts & References: Practice of Statistics
Grand Challenge Connections: Address the exponential population growth and prepare for the
impact,Improve the use of alternative energies to reduce our reliance on extracted fuel sources,Reduce
urban congestion and its impact,Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Increase
industrial base for Egypt
Topic: Data Distribution, Normal, z-score

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Math: Grade 3, Semester 1
Communication, Sensing, Information, Informatics
Big Idea: Behavior of functions can be either differentiable or integral.

MA.3.01 - Determine and use the implicit differentiation and apply this method to solve real-world problems.
(Week 01 - Week 02)

Essential Questions: ‣ How do you know if the information you have is enough, too little or too
much?
‣ When is it better to memorize and when is it better to understand?
Skills:
‣ A. Find the derivative y with respect to x, and show by graphing that the answer is reasonable.
‣ B. Use the derivative of an implicit function to analyze a graph."
Concepts:
‣ A, Implicit relation
‣ B. Implicit function
‣ C. Derivative of an implicit function
Evidence:
Can be found on pages 172 through 174
Recall (quick review 1 - 9)

BA (Q1 - Q24)

ST(Q27 - 28)
Texts & References: Foerster Calculus Concepts and Applications Section 4-8 p169-174
Foerster Calculus Concepts and Applications Exploration 4-8a
Capstone Connection: communication and information transfer rates
Grand Challenge Connections: Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Reduce
pollution fouling our air water and grounds
Topic: Implicit differentiation

MA.3.02 - Represent and use complex numbers (Week 03 - Week 07)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why do we need an imaginary world?

‣ How can things be real and imaginary?
Skills:
‣ A. Perform operations with complex numbers
‣ B. Graphically represent complex numbers and their operations on the Argand diagram
‣ C. Find the conjugate of a complex number and use it to find moduli and quotients of complex
numbers
Concepts:
‣ A. Complex numbers

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 ‣ B. Demoivre
‣ C. Binomial
‣ D. Euler's Rule
‣ E. Argand plan
Evidence:
Recall
BA
ST
*****Please complete the evidence of learning section.
Texts & References: Math Connections Book 3A 1.5 pages 48 – 56
In the Unit Materials folder, “Complex Numbers Part 1 – student materials”
“Complex Numbers Part 1 – teacher directions”
Capstone Connection: Electromagnetic communication represented by complex numbers, or any periodic
function that can be represented by and exponential with complex arguments.
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve the use of alternative energies to reduce our reliance on extracted
fuel sources,Reduce pollution fouling our air water and grounds
Topic: Complex numbers, Demoivre, Euler's Rule

MA.3.03 - Use complex numbers in trigonometric identities (Week 08 - Week 10)

Essential Questions: ‣ Why do we need an imaginary world?

‣ How can things be real and imaginary?
Skills:
‣ A. Graph using both rectangular and polar coordinates.
‣ B. Prove and use DeMoivre's theorem.
‣ C. Find the nth roots of unity
Concepts:
‣ A. Polar coordinates
‣ B. DeMoivre's Theorem
‣ C. nth roots of unity
Evidence:
Recall
BA
ST
*****Please provide specific evidence.
Texts & References: In the Unit Materials folder, “Complex Numbers Part 2”
Capstone Connection: Electromagnetic communication represented by complex numbers, or any periodic
function that can be represented by and exponential with complex arguments.
Grand Challenge Connections: Improve the use of alternative energies to reduce our reliance on extracted
fuel sources,Reduce pollution fouling our air water and grounds
Topic: Polar coordinates, nth roots of unity

MA.3.04 - Analyze the behavior of functions by investigating critical points using first and second derivatives.
(Week 11 - Week 12)

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Essential Questions: ‣ Why is position important?
‣ What makes something critical?
Skills:
‣ A. Determine if the y-value is a local max or min
‣ B. Determine point of inflection
‣ C. Sketch the graph and/or find the equation of the function given the local (relative) max or min
‣ and critical point.
‣ D. Determine concavity
Concepts:
‣ A. Local max or min
‣ B. Point of inflection
‣ C. Critical point
‣ D. Concavity
Evidence:
BA: 21-26 (8-2)
St: 1-20, 27-46 (8-2)
*****Please be more specific as to what items in this section will be basic application and what will be
Strategic Thinking.
Texts & References: Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications Section 8.2
Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications - Exploration 8-2a, 8-2b
Capstone Connection: Information transfer rates, minima and maxima
Grand Challenge Connections: Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Recycle and
retain garbage for recycling
Topic: Concavity, critical pints

MA.3.05 - Given a solid or plane figure, analyze the derivative to determine maximum or minimum value and
to solve real-world problems. (Week 13 - Week 14)

Essential Questions: When is is better to know the maximum or the minimum?

Skills:
‣ A. Maximize/minimize perimeter, area, and volume.
‣ B. Maximize/minimize costs of materials
‣ C. Maximize/minimize cross-sectional areas"
Concepts:
‣ A. Perimeter
‣ B. Area
‣ C. Volume
‣ D. Costs of materials
‣ E. Cross-sectional areas
Evidence:
problem set (8-3)
*****Please provide more specific evidence
Texts & References: Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications Section 8.3

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Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications Exploration 8-3a, 8-3b
Capstone Connection: Information transfer rates, minima and maxima
Grand Challenge Connections: Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Recycle and
retain garbage for recycling
Topic: Maximize, minimize

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Math: Grade 3, Semester 2
Theories, Models and Data
Big Idea: Behavior of functions can be either differentiable or integral. Determinates and their properties help
scientists and mathematicians model life problems. 3-D shapes, concepts and theorem are critical tools in the
representation of objects in real life.

MA.3.06 - Analyze motion using a derivative: distance, displacement, acceleration, velocity. (Week 01 -
Week 02)

Essential Questions: ‣ When can an action be undone?

‣ Is the whole the sum of its parts? Or, is the whole greater than thesum of its parts? Or is the whole
less than the sum of its parts?
Skills:
‣ A. Given a function, analyze displacement and distance
‣ B. Calculate average velocity and use in problem solving situation
Concepts:
‣ A. Velocity
‣ B. Acceleration
‣ C. Displacement
‣ D. Average velocity
Evidence:
ST: (10-1) 1-5 & (10-2) 1-16
*****Please provide recall and basic application evidence. Also, reexamine the items that are listed as
strategic thinking. Some might be recall or basic application.
Texts & References: Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications
Sections 3.5, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3
Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications Exploration 3-5a, 3-5b, 10-2a, 10-3a
Grand Challenge Connections: Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Recycle and
retain garbage for recycling
Topic: Displacement, velocity, acceleration, distance

MA.3.07 - Write, solve (graphically and algebraically) and apply differential equations in a real-world
situation. (Week 03 - Week 06)

Essential Questions: Why predict?

Skills:
‣ A. Use resulting differential equations as a mathematical model to make predictions and
interpretations of real-world situations, including: population growth and decay problems, bacterial growth,
predator-prey problem, etc.
‣ B. Find the graphical solutions of differential equations by using Slope Fields
‣ C. Demonstrate an understanding of slope field by first calculating dy/dx and verifying with the
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 ‣ D. Use Euler's method for solving a differential equation numerically.
‣ E. Apply understanding of differential equations to real world problem solving
Concepts:
‣ A. Differential equation
‣ B. Slope fields
‣ C. Euler's method
‣ D. Population growth
‣ E. Decay
‣ F. Predator-prey
Evidence:
St: (7-2) 1-11 & (7-3) 1-10 & (7-4) 1-14 & (7-5) 1-12
*****Please provide recall and basic application evidence. Are ALL of the items at the end of these units
going to be assessed as strategic thinking items or should we consider just some of them.
Texts & References: Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications Sections 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications Exploration 7-2a, 7-3a, 7-4a, 7-4b, 7-5a
Grand Challenge Connections: Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Recycle and
retain garbage for recycling
Topic: Differential Equations, slope fields

MA.3.08 - Recognize and justify when to use a particular technique of integration and apply to real-world
situations (Week 07 - Week 10)

Essential Questions: ‣ How do we choose what to use?

‣ When are techniques more efficient?
Skills:
‣ A. Integrate by parts, rapid repeated addition of parts
‣ B. Integrate odd and even powers of trigonometric functions
‣ C. Integrate by Trigonometric Substitution
‣ D. Resolve an integrand into partial fractions and find the integral
‣ E. Given an improper interval, determine whether it converges or diverges.
Concepts:
‣ A. Integration
‣ B. Integration by parts
‣ C. Trigonometric substitution
‣ D. Converges
‣ E. Diverges
Evidence:
BA: (9-2) 1-10 & (9-3) 1-38 & (9-5) 1-30 & (9-10) 1-20
ST:(9-1) 1-7 & (9-3) 39-49 & (9-5) 31-37 & (9-6) 1-35 & (9-7) 1-24 & (9-10) 21-28
*****Please choose some of the items as evidence. It would be very cumbersome to assess the students on
ALL of the items.
Texts & References: Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications Sections 9.1 - 9.7 and 9.10
Foerster Calculus - Concepts and Applications Exploration 9-3a, 9-4a, 9-5a, 9-5b, 9-6a, 9-7a, 9-10a, 9-11a
(in 9-11a only those that items that apply)

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Grand Challenge Connections: Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Recycle and
retain garbage for recycling
Topic: techniques of integration

MA.3.09 - Determine and use orthogonal projections of a point and a line onto a line or plane. (Week 11 -
Week 12)

Essential Questions: What constitutes a relationship?

Skills:
‣ A. Find the measure of angle between two skew lines
‣ B. Find the measure of the dihedral angle
‣ C. Find the length of the projections
Concepts:
‣ A. Skew lines
‣ B. Dihedral angle
‣ C. Projections
Evidence:
Selected items from Algebra and Solid Geometry PAGES 249 - 258
*****Please be more specific in the evidence section.
Texts & References: See blue folder for materials.
Algebra and Solid Geometry - General Secondary Certificate Second Stage - Chapter 2
Grand Challenge Connections: Increase opportunities for Egyptians to stay and work in Egypt,Recycle and
retain garbage for recycling
Topic: Orthogonal projections

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