Introduction to Quadratics, Probability, and Statistics

West Ada Academies 2019-2020

For each credit (two studios), you will complete math in three different forms.

First, you will need to learn the basic math skills and concepts. This will be done through traditional teaching and worksheets and include a test or quiz assessment after each module.
Second, you will attend a set number of number talks with the teacher. The number talks will focus on major concepts, explanations, and mental math.
Lastly, you will complete one performance task for every two studios, in which you demonstrate your ability to use math in an application project. The performance task will not cover all math skills and concepts from the course, but will use some of the math skills and concepts from the course.

Math Course Grading

competencies and skills defined

What will I be able to do after this studio?

I will be able to use mathematical problem solving strategies to create efficient and high quality solutions to challenging problems.

I will be able to gather and organize information.
I will be able to model problems.
I will be able to choose and apply strategies.
I will be able to test possible solutions.

I will be able to build, defend, and critique mathematical arguments while reflecting on my own problem-solving processes and solutions.

I will be able to state and defend my solution.
I will be able to critique mathematical reasoning.
I will be able to reflect on my process and solution.

I will be able to construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems.

I will be able to interpret expressions for functions in terms of the situation they model.

I will be able to experiment with transformations in the plane.

I will be able to understand independence and conditional probability and use them to interpret data.

I will be able to use the rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events in a uniform probability model.

I will be able to summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable.

I will be able to summarize, represent, and interpret data on two categorical and quantitative variables.

I will be able to understand and evaluate random processes using statistical experiments.

I will be able to make inferences and justify conclusions from sample surveys, experiments, and observational studies.

The MATH.1 and MATH.2 competency rubrics will be used for the Performance Tasks. The MATH.2 rubric will be used for the Number Talks. The rubrics are shown below.

Math Rubrics

WEST ADA LEARNING CYCLE

To the left is our West Ada Academies Learning Cycle. This course is designed with content that fits into one of five categories: Engage, Explore, Practice, Apply, and Reflect. You will move through the stages of the learning cycle as you engage in the studio's driving questions, and then learn, practice, and apply the target skills listed above. When you get to the apply stage, you will make a presentation or use another method to show what you know. Finally, at each Milestone and again at the end of the studio, you will reflect on your project and what you have learned.

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