High School Algebra
What patterns and relationships did God embed in creation? (O-D)
Algebra works because it makes use of patterns and relationships such as the multiplication property of equality and the commutative property.
How can we use mathematics to meet the needs of the world? (J-S)
How can mathematics be used to bring restoration? (J-S)
Given income and nutrition constraints, develop a grocery list for a family of 4 under the poverty level A-CED
How can we worship God through mathematics? (G-W)
The surprising connection between the Binomial Theorem and Pascal’s Triangle A. APR.C
How does mathematics reflect the beauty of creation? (B-C)
How can mathematics help us explore and learn about creation? (C-E)
How do Exponential Parameters describe bacteria and protists? F-BF.A, F-LE.A.2, A-SSE.A.1, A-SSE.A.1.a
How can mathematics be a tool to seek justice? (J-S)
How can mathematics be used to bring restoration? (J-S)
How can mathematics help us be good stewards? (E-K)
How can mathematics be used for good or evil? (I-D) A-SSE.B
Examine interest rates of predatory lenders and credit cards.
Calculate the total cost of charging a $50 grocery bill on a credit card and paying only the minimum each month.
How can mathematics help us be stewards of our financial resources?
Examine mortgage choices A-SSE.B.4
What do we learn about God’s character when we study mathematics?? (O-D)
Solving systems with multiple variables is a small glimpse of how God is sovereign over the events and experience of each person both individually and simultaneously. A-CED
How does mathematics allow us to be effective servant-workers? (S-W)
It is not possible to know the plans God has for your life and which mathematics skills will be necessary. Only God knows the plans that he has for you.
Jer. 29:11
Why do we have to learn this?
Proverbs 25:2, “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”
How is mathematics a language that helps communicate? (S-W)
Constructing arguments and justifying solutions helps solve problems and model real-world problems. A-REI
Use algebra to model cricket chirps per minute according to the temperature.
Psalm 19:1-6
What relationships did God embed in creation? (O-D)
How can we reflect the body of Christ? (C-B) A-SSE.B
How is mathematical equality similar and different than a Biblical perspective on equality?
Is treating people equal always fair?
Is it fair to make all your kids walk to school? What if one child is on crutches?
Should we view ourselves as equals to Christ?
Philippians 2: 5-7 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.