Applied Math
Guiding Principle
A student at the
proficient level in Applied Math will be able to demonstrate understanding of
high school mathematics by solving problems, reasoning, communicating,
representing, and making connections based on the following indicators:
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Benchmark/Topics |
As a result of
studying Applied Math, I will be able to: |
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(1) Number Operations · Decimals · Fractions · Integers · Percents · Order of Operations · Rounding |
2.1.1 Demonstrate proficiency of number operations using o decimals o fractions o integers o percents o order of operations o rounding |
(2) Basic Statistics
· Mean · Median · Mode · Range · Interpreting Graphs · Scatter Plots · Bar Graphs · Pie Graphs · Box and Whisker Plots |
6.2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of basic statistics when I can o Calculate or identify the o mean o median o mode o range o Interpret and draw the following graphs: o scatter plots o bar graphs o pie graphs o box and whisker plots |
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(3) Metric System · Estimation · Perimeter · Area · Capacity · Conversions |
5.4.3 Show understanding of the metric system when I can o apply an appropriate estimate for a given situation o calculate perimeter with correct units o calculate area with correct units o calculate volume with correct units o convert measurements within the metric system o convert measurements from English to metric and vice versa
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(4) Income & Banking
· Gross pay · Net pay · Writing checks · Reconciling bank statements |
1.1.4 Show understanding of income and banking when I can o calculate my gross pay based upon hourly wage, overtime pay, salary and/or commission o calculate my net pay based upon my gross pay and various deductions o write checks and maintain a check register o reconcile my bank statement |
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(5) Taxes & Insurance · Property Tax · Sales Tax · FICA · Federal Income Tax · State Tax · Auto Insurance · Life Insurance · Property Insurance ·
Health Insurance |
1.1.5 Demonstrate understanding of taxes and insurance when I can o assess the following types of taxes: o property o sales o FICA o federal income o state income o determine and select the best insurance policies including: o auto o life o property o health |
(6) Major Purchases
· Home · Vehicle |
1.1.6 Plan the best use of my money over time when I can o calculate and compare home mortgages with various time payoffs and interest rates as compared to renting o calculate and compare vehicle payments with various time payoffs, interest rates and depreciation values |
(7) Money Management
· Budgets ·
· Unit Prices · Credit Cards |
1.1.7 Demonstrate understanding of money management when I can o create a budget that fits my income and expenses o calculate sale prices using percents of change o determine the better buy using unit prices o assess how finance charges are computed o average daily balance method o previous balance method |
(8) Investments
· Simple Interest · Compound Interest · Strategies |
1.1.8 Show an understanding of interest rates over time when I can o compute simple interest o compute compound interest o compare investment strategies o stocks o bonds o mutual funds o savings accounts o certificates of deposit o IRA’s |
*Benchmark Key – State Content Standard . State Benchmark . District Benchmark