Duane J. Siepker

Principal

Saint Cecilia School

2900 Hoover

Ames Iowa 50010

515 . 232 . 5290

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Curriculum

Math

Students will:

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Communicate mathematically by reading, writing, and discussing ideas in which the language of math is used.

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Reason mathematically to solve problems

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Verify that mathematics is integral for career opportunities.

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Discuss mathematics as a common human endeavor & apply mathematics to social problems.

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Verify mathematics as a way of thinking accessible to all students.

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Apply mathematical and technological concepts and skills

 

Students effectively communicate for a variety of purposes.

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Communicate mathematically by reading, writing, and discussing ideas in which the language of math is used.

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Express mathematical ideas orally and in writing

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Use the skills of reading, listening and viewing to interpret and evaluate mathematical ideas

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Model situations using oral, written, concrete, pictorial and graphical methods

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Develop common understandings of mathematical ideas, including the role of definitions

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Discuss mathematical ideas and make conjectures and convincing arguments

 

Students solve problems and resolve conflicts individually and cooperatively.

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Reason mathematically to solve problems

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use problem-solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical content

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Formulate problems from everyday and mathematical situations

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Develop and apply strategies to solve a wide variety of problems

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Draw logical conclusions about mathematics

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Apply reasoning processes

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Verify solutions to problems

 

Students develop goals and strategies for living.

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Verify that mathematics is integral for career opportunities.

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Identify how mathematics is an important requirement for many jobs

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Describe the mathematical requirements of a variety of careers

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Describe the necessity for continual mathematics learning for career flexibility

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Display confidence in using mathematics to solve problems, communicate ideas, and reason

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Exhibit willingness to persevere in mathematical tasks

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Demonstrate interest, curiosity, and inventiveness in doing mathematics

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Monitor and reflect on their own thinking and performance

 

Students will be responsible members of local and global communities.

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Discuss mathematics as a common human endeavor & apply mathematics to social problems.

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Solve mathematical problems individually and cooperatively

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Recognize divergent approaches and solutions to problems

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Identify implications of mathematical concepts which permeate daily experiences

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Interpret results from mathematical situations

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Construct and draw inferences from real-world situations (e.g., from charts/tables/graphs)

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Explore concepts of probability

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Present arguments based on data analysis

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Verify mathematics as a way of thinking accessible to all students describe the role of math in development of cultures/societies and its values as a tool / language infer that the use of mathematics is universal to all cultures

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