The Grades 9-12 resources for Stem Day 2024 includes a number of activities for identifying patterns (including arithmetic and geometric sequences) and assigning meaning to the algebraic expressions. Different contexts evoke different solution methods for similar and related patterns.
AI/II.2 Develop abilities in mathematics.
AI/II.2.1: Understand mathematical concepts.
AI/II.2.2: Utilize the problem-solving process.
AI/II.2.3: Develop higher-order thinking skills.
AI/II.5 Be able to represent mathematical situations using algebraic symbols and models.
AI/II.5.1: Use and evaluate expressions involving variables.
AI/II.5.5: Understand, interpret, and evaluate sequences and series.
AI/II.6 Be able to apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to interpret and solve problems.
AI/II.6.4: Perform operations involving polynomials and rational expressions.
AI/II.7 Be able to analyze results and draw appropriate conclusions.
A/II.7.2 Predict patterns and generalize trends.
GM.2 Develop abilities in mathematics.
GM.2.1: Understand mathematical concepts.
GM.2.2: Utilize the problem-solving process.
GM.2.3: Develop higher-order thinking skills.
GM.4 Be able to understand terms and symbols of geometry.
GM.4.2: Interpret properties and relationships among figures using inductive and deductive reasoning.
GM.5 Be able to represent geometric properties and relationships.
GM.5.2: Identify measurable attributes of figures and objects.
AI/II.3 Be able to apply mathematical knowledge and skills to a variety of purposes.
AI/II.3.1: Use a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process.
AI/II.4 Be able to understand concepts involving real and complex numbers.
AI/II.4.3: Identify relationships and operations among numbers.
AI/II.5 Be able to represent mathematical situations using algebraic symbols and models.
AI/II.5.2: Write equations, systems of equations, and inequalities from written and oral expression, recognizing equivalent forms.
GM.6 Be able to apply mathematical knowledge and skills to a variety of purposes.
GM.6.3: Construct geometric figures and objects.
AI/II.5 Be able to represent mathematical situations using algebraic symbols and models.
AI/II.5.5: Apply basic concepts of statistics and probability.
GM.7 Be able to analyze results and draw appropriate conclusions.
AI/II.7.3: Make conjectures regarding meaning, utility, and reasonableness of findings in a variety of situations, including those carried out by technology.