Student I Can Statements for

Math Standards

Pre-calculus
I can statement Standard # met
I can determine if an equation defines a function by determining if it can Understand the
be solved for y, and if each x value determines a unique y value. definition of a
function and be
I can determine the (implied) domain for a given function. able to use
I can determine a reasonable domain for a function describing a real life functional notation,
problem. evaluate a function,
and determine its
I can evaluate a given function, obtaining a numerical or algebraic result. domain.

I can find a maximum or minimum value of a function on a closed interval Obtain

from graphical information. information and
I can find the zero of a function on a given interval using graphical draw conclusions
from graphs of
information.
functions and
other relations.

I can complete the square to write a quadratic function in the form Use various forms
for quadratic
f ( x) a x h k given a more general form of the function.
2
functions to
identify vertex,
I can identify the vertex and axis of symmetry by utilizing the information line of symmetry,
found in the form given in target #1, or by using the formula for the x- and intercepts. Be
able to graph a
b
coordinate of the vertex, x . quadratic, and
2a produce an
I can solve a quadratic equation to determine the intercepts for the graph equation from a
of a given quadratic function. given graph.

I can use the form given in target #1 to write the equation of a quadratic
function, given its graph.

I can sketch the graph of a given quadratic equation, and identify the
vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts for the graph of the function.
 I can identify a right triangle from a diagram or when given sides a, b, and Apply the
c. Pythagorean
I can identify the legs and hypotenuse of a right triangle. Theorem and its
I can solve a2 + b2 = c2 for a missing value. converse to solve
I can recognize common Pythagorean triples. problems and
logically justify
results.
I can determine the objects defined in the given essential outcome by Identify
examining the graph of a given function. intercepts, zeros,
maxima, minima,
and intervals of
increase and
decrease from the
graph of a
function.

I can identify a vertical translation, horizontal translation, or reflection over Determine how
the x or y-axis for a given function based on its equation, and I can rewrite translations affect
the equation for a given function using given transformations. the symbolic and
graphical forms of
a function, and
I can sketch a graph for a translated function with or without the use of a use graphing
technology to
graphing utility.
examine
translations.

I can sketch a graph for any of the functions stated in essential outcome #6 Sketch the graphs
with or without the use of a graphing utility. of common non
linear functions
(parent functions),
such as square
roots, absolute
value, and
quadratic
functions.

I can add, subtract, and multiply given polynomials and recognize the Perform basic
degree of the result. algebraic
operations with
polynomial
I can divide polynomials using long division, or synthetic division if functions,
appropriate. including division
and synthetic
division.
I can express the quotient for a division of polynomials.
 I can rewrite the result of a polynomial division using the form:
P( x) D( x)Q( x) R( x) or as a polynomial with a rational function
remainder.

I can add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers and express the Find complex
results in standard form. solutions to
quadratic
equations, and
I can solve a quadratic equation that has non-real solutions. perform algebraic
operations with
complex numbers.

I can use radian and/or degree measure to represent angles. Translate problem
statements into
mathematical
I can evaluate trig function using the unit circle. models (equations
and inequalities)
I can use domain and period to evaluate sine and cosine functions. including
quadratics and
solve the
I can apply the formula for arc length (s = r ), and use the concepts of problems using
linear and angular speed to solve applied problems. appropriate
methods.

Develop skills with

graphing
calculator
operations
including
producing a graph
in a given window,
find function
values graphically
(tracing) or
numerically (use a
table), solve an
equation
numerically or
graphically.

Define and use the

properties of the
unit circle.
 I can use reference angles to evaluate trig functions. Find values of all
trig functions,
their reciprocals
I can use trigonometric functions to model and solve real-life problems. and inverse
functions.
I can use a calculator to evaluate trig functions, including the reciprocal
functions vis--vis the inverse functions.

I can graph sine and cosine utilizing the properties of amplitude, period,
horizontal and vertical shift.

I can find the sum of n terms of an arithmetic or geometric series, and can Apply properties
determine the sum of a convergent infinite geometric series. of sequences and
series, especially
arithmetic and
I can solve applied problems involving sequences and series.
geometric
sequences.
I can prove summation formulas using the Principle of Mathematical
Induction.

I can expand binomials using the Binomial Theorem

I can use factorial notation to calculate binomial coefficients, and apply

counting principles, including permutations and combinations.