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Cobb County School District
Mathematics (Updated July 2003)
Mathematics - Algebra III
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Goals and Descriptions

Priority Level:

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Algebraic Concepts | Data Analysis and Probability | Geometry | Number and Operations
 

Algebraic Concepts

PS1: PATTERNS, RELATIONS, AND FUNCTIONS
The learner will be able to use functions to represent and analyze patterns and quantitative relationships.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.1 Sequences: Arithmetic/Geometric
The learner will be able to identifies arithmetic and geometric sequences, finds specified terms of such sequences, and determines the sequence given the first term and either the common difference or the common ratio.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.2 Series: Sum/Converge
The learner will be able to determine the sum of an infinite series that converge.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.3 Series: Find Mean
The learner will be able to determine the arithmetic and geometric mean.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.4 Quadratic Equations: Solve
The learner will be able to solve quadratic equations which have real and imaginary roots by using methods such as completing the square, factoring, and the quadratic formula; uses calculators or computers to approximate and check solutions.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.5 Functions: Define/Graph
The learner will be able to define and graph the following types of functions: identity, constant, absolute value, step, greatest integer, polynomial, (including linear and quadratic), square root, and piecewise.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.6 Function/Relation: Apply Concept
The learner will be able to apply the concepts of relation, function, domain, and range both graphically and algebraically.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.7 Compositions: Determine/2 Functions
The learner will be able to evaluate and determine the composite of two functions.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.8 Inverses: Domain/Range
The learner will be able to find the inverse of a function, its domain and range, and state whether the inverse is a function.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.9 Graphing Functions: Intercepts
The learner will be able to use symmetry, intercepts, and asymptotes to graph and interpret graphs of quadratic functions, higher degree polynomial functions, and rational functions using appropriate techniques and tools.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.1.10 Conic Sections: Identify/Sketch
The learner will be able to identify and sketch the graphs for the parabola, circle, ellipse, and/or hyperbola with and without center at the origin.
  

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M.ALGIII.1.11 Series: Partial Sum
The learner will be able to find the sums of the first n terms of an arithmetic or geometric series.
  

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M.ALGIII.1.12 Binomial Theorem: Expanding
The learner will be able to use Binomial Theorem to expand and simplify binomial expressions.
  

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M.ALGIII.1.13 Simplify Expressions: Rational Exponents
The learner will be able to simplify algebraic expressions involving rational exponents using appropriate tools.
  

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M.ALGIII.1.14 Trig. Ratios: Determine
The learner will be able to finds a trigonometric ratios for angles defined by a point (x,y).
  

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M.ALGIII.1.15 Trigonometric Functions
The learner will be able to evaluate and graph trigonometric functions using period, phase shift, vertical shift, and amplitude.
  

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M.ALGIII.1.16 Graphing: Create/Transformations
The learner will be able to constructs an equation or graph that results from transformations (translation, dilation, reflection) using a parent equation or graph.
  

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M.ALGIII.1.17 Inverses: Relationships/Inverse
The learner will be able to use appropriate tools to determine special relationships between functions and their inverses.
  

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M.ALGIII.1.18 Conic Sections: Recognize
The learner will be able to identify each conic section, including degenerates, as the intersection of a conical surface and a plane.
  

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M.ALGIII.1.19 Logarithmic/Exponential:
The learner will be able to define, graph, and show the inverse relationship between logarithmic and exponential functions.
  
PS2: ALGEBRAIC PROBLEM SOLVING
The learner will be able to use a variety of functions to model and solve problems.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.2.1 Problem Solving: Relate
The learner will be able to solves problems that relate concepts to practical applications and to other concepts using appropriate tools.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.2.2 System of Equations: Solve
The learner will be able to solves systems of equations with two and three unknowns using a variety of methods, including technology.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.2.3 Linear Programming: Solve
The learner will be able to apply linear programming strategies to solve systems of inequalities (using feasible regions and critical points).
  
ллл M.ALGIII.2.4 Conic Sections: Solve/Systems
The learner will be able to solve systems of equations involving conics and other types of equations.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.2.5 Matrices: Recognize/Applications
The learner will be able to identify uses and applications of matrices in practical situations, such as use of arrays to organize data in computer programming or transformations.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.2.6 Exponents/Logarithmic: Solve
The learner will be able to solve logarithmic and exponential equations and problems.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.2.7 Logarithmic/Exponential
The learner will be able to solve problems involving application of exponential and logarithmic functions, using appropriate techniques and tools.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.2.8 Predictions: Regression Techniques
The learner will be able to make predictions from collected data using applying regression techniques.
  

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M.ALGIII.2.9 Strategies: Choose/Tools
The learner will be able to select appropriate approaches and tools.
  

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M.ALGIII.2.10 Problem Solving: Estimate
The learner will be able to use estimating strategies to predict computational results.
  

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M.ALGIII.2.11 Calculator: Approximation
The learner will be able to uses approximate numbers appropriately in calculator computations and recognizes error introduced by the use of approximate numbers.
  

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M.ALGIII.2.12 Solution: Accuracy
The learner will be able to find solutions to problems accurate to a given number of decimal places, and recognize situations such as measurement where approximations are appropriate.
  

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M.ALGIII.2.13 Strategies: Choose/Suitable
The learner will be able to solve problems throughout this course.
  

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M.ALGIII.2.14 Solution: Reasonableness
The learner will be able to judge reasonableness of results.
  
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Number and Operations

PS3: NUMBER SENSE
The learner will be able to represent, interpret, and compare real numbers.
  

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M.ALGIII.3.1 Exponential/Logarithmic: Common
The learner will be able to determine values of common and natural logarithms and antilogs using a calculator.
  
PS4: OPERATIONS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS
The learner will be able to apply the operations and properties of real numbers to solve problems.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.4.1 Matrices: Evaluate/Operations
The learner will be able to evaluate the results of matrix operations (such as addition, multiplication, and scalar operations) when defined.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.4.2 Matrices: Determinant/2x2/3x3
The learner will be able to evaluate the determinant for 2 by 2 and 3 by 3 matrices using appropriate methods.
  

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M.ALGIII.4.3 Matrices: Inverse
The learner will be able to determine the inverses of matrices, if it exists, for 2x2 and/or 3x3 cases.
  

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M.ALGIII.4.4 Complex Numbers: Define/Apply
The learner will be able to define and/or use the basic operations and properties of complex numbers.
  
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Geometry

PS5: ATTRIBUTES AND UNITS
The learner will be able to select appropriate standard units for measuring.
  

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M.ALGIII.5.1 Angle Measures: Degree/Radians
The learner will be able to converts measures of angles between radians and degrees.
  
PS6: FIGURES IN SPACE
The learner will be able to analyze properties of geometric shapes, develop related mathematical arguments, and solve related problems.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.6.1 Trigonometric Functions: Evaluate
The learner will be able to use the calculator to evaluate trigonometric ratios for given angles in either degrees or radians and to find an angle when a trigonometric ratio is known.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.6.2 Trig. Ratios: Right Triangle
The learner will be able to solves problems involving applications of right triangle ratios.
  

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M.ALGIII.6.3 Trigonometric Functions: Define
The learner will be able to define the six trigonometric functions as both circular functions and ratios of side of right triangles, and shows relationships between these functions.
  

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M.ALGIII.6.4 Angle: Standard Position
The learner will be able to sketches an angle in standard position and determines the reference and coterminal angles.
  
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Data Analysis and Probability

PS7: DATA ORGANIZATION
The learner will be able to conduct investigations using statistical tools and display resulting data.
  

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M.ALGIII.7.1 Data Management: Practical
The learner will be able to organize, summarize, characterize, and interpret data from practical situations using relevant sets by constructing tables, graphs, and charts including frequency distributions, histograms, line plots, stem-and-leaf plots, box plots, and scatter plots for bivariate data.
  
PS8: DATA ANALYSIS
The learner will be able to evaluate statistical studies and determine inferences that can be justified.
  

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M.ALGIII.8.1 Statistics: Apply/Methods
The learner will be able to use statistical reasoning techniques appropriately and recognizes common misuses of statistics.
  
PS9: PROBABILITY
The learner will be able to apply the laws of probability and counting principles in real world contexts.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.9.1 Probability: Determine/Exclusive
The learner will be able to find the probability of mutually-exclusive events occurring.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.9.2 Counting Methods: Counting
The learner will be able to apply fundamental counting principles.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.9.3 Combinations: Determine
The learner will be able to find the number of permutations and number of combinations of n things taken r at a time.
  
ллл M.ALGIII.9.4 Probability: Odd/Chance
The learner will be able to distinguish between odds, probabilities, and chance and finds the odds associated with given events.
  

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M.ALGIII.9.5 Probability: Sample Space
The learner will be able to finds the probability of an event by determining the sample space of all possible outcomes and the number of successful outcomes.
  

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M.ALGIII.9.6 Permutations: Recognize
The learner will be able to identify and discriminate between permutations and combinations.
  

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M.ALGIII.9.7 Probability Distribution:
The learner will be able to identify common statistical distributions such as normal distribution.
  
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