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TITLE
Applied Math III & IV
TEXTBOOK
Applied Mathematics & Contextual Approach to Integrated Mathematics Center for
Occupational Research & Development: Publisher: CORD First Edition Copyright
1991.Units 13-20 &23-27.
DESCRIPTION
Applied Math III and IV is a hands on approach of mathematics. The class is
designed for, but not limited to, those students who are planning on joining the
work force immediately out of school or plan on attending a two year technical
school. The class meets daily all year. The class work includes, but it not
limited to, projects, labs, video problems and tests.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. The students will be able to measure accurately and precisely. This will
include when to use significant digits, when to round, distinguishing between
counting and measuring, and choosing the correct measuring tool.12.3.1
2. Students will read, write and solve problems that involve roots and
powers.12.1.2,12.2.1
3. Students will be able to read and write formulas, then use those formulas to
solve problems.12.6.2
4. Students will be able to solve problems that involve linear equations.
Including recognizing and working with parts of the equation and checking the
solution.12.6.1,12.2.2
5. Students will be able to use the coordinate system. This will include
graphing points and lines as well as finding slopes and intercepts.12.4.4
6. Students will be able to solve graph and check non-linear equations.12.6.2
7. Students will be able to take a set of data and find mean, median, mode, and
range They will also be able to interpret the characteristics of the normal
curve.12.5.4,12.5.5
8. Students will be able to multiply monomials and/or binomials as well as
factor trinomials. This will include using FOIL, identifying factors and solving
problems.12.6.4
9. Students will be able to use patterns and functions to solve problems. This
will include the use of domain and range.12.6.4
10. Students will be able to solve, graph and interpret problems that involve
quadratic equations.12.6.1
11. Students will be able to solve a system of equations by graphing,
substitution, or elimination of a variable.12.6.3
12. Students will solve, graph and interpret problems that involve inequalities.
Included will be intersections and unions to find combined inequalities.12.6.1
13. Students will be able to determine probabilities of independent and
dependent events, and number of possible outcomes. 12.5.6
WRITING ACTIVITIES
1. Each unit the student is required to submit a lab that is in template form.
Included are data, results, calculations, conclusions, and possibly a challenge
situation.12.2.2
2. If time permits a unit is done where the students choose a career. Each
student then researches that career and develops math questions that relate to
that career.
MULTICULTURE ACTIVITIES
1. Students will understand that Asian-Americans, African-Americans,
Native-Americans, and Hispanics contributed to the development of mathematics.
2. Students will recognize contributions "minorities" have made to mathematics.
3. Students will be encouraged when possible to include data involving different
races when doing projects and labs.
