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Solve applied algebraic problems
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
you simplify algebraic expressions
you solve algebraic equations
you represent or interpret the applied problems algebraically
you illustrate the solutions mathematically using charts, graphs, diagrams etc.
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Utilize heuristic tools for problem solving
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
you differentiate among heuristic tools (examples may include draw a diagram, make a list, eliminate possibilities, look for sub-problems, work backwards, etc.)
you identify the root of the problem
you justify choice of heuristics when solving problems
you apply the heuristics to the problem
you solve the problem
you document the process you used to solve the problem
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Convert between place value number systems
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
you convert from base N to decimal
you convert from decimal to base N
you convert between computer number systems (binary, octal and hexadecimal)
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Apply number systems to problem solving
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
you differentiate among different number systems
you analyze the root of the problem
you justify the choice of the number system for solving the problem
you apply the number system to solving the problem
you solve the problem
you document the process you used to solve the problem
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Apply principles of set theory
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
you use set theory notation
you use appropriate set terminology
you apply set properties to solve problems
you apply the concept of cardinality
you draw a Venn diagram
you use Venn diagram to solve problems
you document the process you use to solve the problem
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Apply symbolic logic principles
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
you differentiate among logical operators ( i.e. and, or, x-or, and not)
you differentiate between conditional and biconditional using various logical methods (i.e. truth table, matrix logic, Boolean algebra, etc.)
you apply logic methods to solve problems
you verify the solution to the problem