10th GRADE Curriculum

10th GRADE Curriculum

Course: HSPA Mathematics

March 2007

I. COURSE OVERVIEW

HSPA 10TH is a required course for students who demonstrate a need for the reinforcement of the basic skills

concepts required to pass the 11th grade High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA 11). The objective of the
course is to provide the students with the necessary prerequisite skills unique to the HSPA curriculum. The

student will work on skills that will enable him/her to gain confidence in working with word problems, to move
from concrete to abstract presentation of problems, and to develop and apply estimation skills. This course will
focus on preparing students in the cluster identified by the GEPA. This course will be taken in addition to the
regular math course.

II. COURSE OUTLINE

A. Number Sense, Concepts, and Numerical Application

B. Spatial Sense and Geometry
C. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
D. Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics

III. COURSE PROFICIENCIES

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, the student will be able to:

Cluster I: Number Sense, Concepts, and Applications

A. Understand types of numbers, our numeration system, and the ways they are used and applied in real-

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world situations.

● Extend understanding of the real number system to include rational and irrational numbers (4.1A1,
4.1A2, 4.5A1, 4.5B1, 4.5B2, 4.5B4, 4.5C3, 4.5C6, 4.5E1)

● Evaluate expressions containing, powers, roots, and factorials. (4.1A1, 4.1B2, 4.1B4, 4.5A1, 4.5B2, 4.5C3)

● Use primes, factors and multiples in real-world situations (4.1A1, 4.1A2, 4.1B1-4, 4.2D1-2, 4.5A1-5)

• Determine whether or not properties of equivalence relations and arithmetic operations

apply to different relations and operations (4.1B1, 4.5A3, 4.5D5)

• Apply and explain methods for solving problems involving rational and negative exponents (4.1B2)

• Write numbers as the product of a number and a power of ten (scientific notation) (4.1A1, 4.1B4,
4.5B1, 4.5C3. 4.5F1)

• Use absolute values, exponents, and approximations for roots of numbers in real-life situations
(4.3B.1, 4.5A.1-3)

• Matrices (4.1A1, 4.1A2, 4.1B3, 4.5A1, 4.5A2, 4.5E3)

B. Apply ratios, proportions, and percents to a variety of situations.

• Properties of Equality (4.1A3, 4.5B1, 4.5C6, 4.5D1, 4.5D3, 4.5E1, 4.5E3)

• Ratios, Proportions, and Percents (4.1A1, 4.4D2)

● Illustrate and model ratios, proportions, and percents in real-life situations (4.1A1, 4.4D2, 4.5A1, 4.5B1,
4.5C3, 4.5D2)

● Solve a variety of problems using proportions and percent (4.1A1, 4.4D2, 4.5A1, 4.5B1, 4.5C3, 4.5D2)

Cluster II: Spatial Sense and Geometry

A. Recognize, visualize, analyze, and apply geometric properties, relationships, and patterns in

real-world and/or problem-solving contexts using models, manipulatives, and/or technology.

● Use properties, definitions, and relationships to identify, classify, and describe two-dimensional and
three dimensional, geometric figures (4.2.A1, 4.5E1, 4.5E3, 4.5F1, 4.5F5)

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● Two-dimensional Shapes and Their Properties (4.2A3, 4.2A4. 4.5C2, 4.5C6, 4.5D1, 4.5D3)

● Recognize, identify, and describe geometric relationships and properties (4.2A3, 4.2A4, 4.5B1, 4.5B3,
4.5B4, 4.5C6, 4.5D1-3, 4.5D5-6, 4.5E1-3)

● Spatial relationships (direction, orientation, and perspective of objects in space (4.2A3, 4.2A4, 4.5B1-4,
4.5D1-3, 4.5E1-3)

● Use inductive and deductive reasoning to solve real-life problems and justify solutions (4.3A3, 4.5D1-3)

● Solve real-world and mathematical problems using geometric models (4.2A1, 4.5E1-3)

B. Uses coordinate geometry in problem-solving situations and apply the principles of

congruence, similarity, and transformations.

● Use coordinates, maps, tables, graphs, and grids (4.4A1-2, 4.5A1-4, 4.5C4, 4.5D4, 4.5E1-3, 4.5F1, 4.5F4)

● Use transformations (4.2B1, 4.2B2, 4.2B3, 4.5B1-2, 4.5C1-2, 4.5E1-2)

ü Given the pre-image & transformation, find the image

ü Given the image and transformation, find the pre-image

ü Given the pre-image & image, determine the transformation

● Draw a figure & tessellate it (4.2B1-3, 4.5B1-2, 4.5C1-2, 4.5E1-2)

● Perform scalar multiplication on matrices (4.1A1-2, 4.1B3, 4.5A1, 4.5E3)

● Use vectors to show the position of an object (4.2C1-2, 4.5A3, 4.5C2-4, 4.5C6, 4.5D2-3, 4.5E1-3)

● Determine the sequence of transformations needed to map one figure onto another (4.2B1, 4.5E2)
• Relate the concepts of symmetry, similarity, and congruence to transformations (4.3B3, 4.2E1, 4.5B1-2,

C. Apply the principles of measurement and geometry to solve problems involving direct
and indirect measurement.

• Standard and non-standard units of measure (4.2A1, 4.1A2, 4.1B1-2, 4.5A1-5)

• Use basic trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving indirect measurement (4.2E1, 4.5C1, 4.5D1-5)

• Develop and apply a variety of strategies for determining the measure of perimeter, circumference,
area,
surface area, volume, and angle(4.2A1-4, 4.2B1, 4.2E2, 4.5A1-5, 4.5C1-4, 4.5E1-3, 4.5F5)

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• Solve problems using the Pythagorean Theorem (4.2E1, 4.5A1-4, 4.5C4, 4.5C6, 4.5F4)

• Develop informal ways of approximating the measures of familiar objects (4.2A1, 4.1A2, 4.1B1-2, 4.5A1-
5)

• Express mathematically and explain the impact of a change in an object's dimensions

on its surface area, volume, and/or perimeter (4.1A2, 4.1C1, 4.2A1, 4.2E2, 4.2B1, 4.5A1-5, 4.5C1-4, 4.5E1-3,
4.5F5)

Cluster III: Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

A. Recognize, create, and extend a variety of patterns and use inductive reasoning to
understand and represent mathematical and other real-world phenomena.

• Construct, recognize, and extend patterns (4.3.A.1, 4.3.A.3)

• Use tables and graphs to identify patterns and relationships (4.3B1-2, 4.5A1-5)

• Use appropriate graphs and techniques to represent patterns and real-world phenomena (4.3A1, 4.3A3,
4.5B1-2, 4.5C1-4, 4.5F4)

• Limits (4.3A2, 4.5A1-4)

• Recognize and describe patterns in both finite and infinite number sequences, and informally evaluate
the limit of an infinite sequence (4.3A1, 4.3A3, 4.5A2, 4.5B1, 4.5C1-4, 4.5E1)

• Find the sum of finite arithmetic series and of finite and infinite geometric series (4.3A1, 4.3A3, 4.5A2,

4.5B1, 4.5C1-4, 4.5E1

• Use patterns and inductive reasoning, to solve problems arising, from mathematical situations,
everyday experiences, and other disciplines (4.3A1, 4.3A3)

B. Use various types of functions to represent mathematical or real-world situations

• Use relations and functions (4.3B1-2, 4.3C2, 4.5A1-2, 4.5A5, 4.5C3-4, 4.5E1, 4.5E3)

• Recognize independent and dependent variables (4.3B1, 4.3B2, 4.5A1-2)

• Differentiate between relations and functions (4.3B1-2, 4.3C2, 4.5A1-2, 4.5A5, 4.5C3-4, 4.5E1, 4.5E3)

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• Use appropriate graphing technologies to represent functions and real-world phenomena (4.3B1, 4.3B2,
4.5A1-2)

• Find the slope of a line (4.3B2, 4.5A1-5)

• Apply basic transformations to graphs of relations (4.3B1-3, 4.5A1, 4.5C1)

• Use of rectangular coordinate system (coordinate geometry) (4.2C1, 4.5B4, 4.5C1-2, 4.5C6)

• Recognize that real-world phenomena can be modeled using simple polynomial, rational,
trigonometric, and exponential functions (4.3B1, 4.3C1, 4.5C1-2, 4.5C6, 4.5E1-3, 4.5F3)

• Extend the concept of a slope of a line to slope of a curve and use the concept of slope to interpret
a graph representing a real-world situation (4.2B1, 4.2C1, 4.3B2, 4.3D2)

C. Use algebraic concepts and processes to concisely express, analyze, and model real-world
situations.

● Writing and simplifying expressions (4.3A1-3, 4.5A1-5, 4.5B1-4)

● Evaluate algebraic expressions (4.1B1, 4.1D1-3, 4.5A1-2, 4.5A5, 4.5B2, 4.5B4, 4.5C3-4)

● Interpret algebraic equations and inequalities geometrically, and describe geometric objects
algebraically (4.3B3, 4.5A1, 4.5A4-5, 4.5C1-2, 4.5C6, 4.5F3-4, 4.5F6)

● Develop, explain, use, and analyze operations and algebraic procedures on real numbers and algebraic
expressions (4.3B1-4, 4.5A1-5, 4.5B1-5, 4.5C1-6, 4.5D1-6, 4.5E1-3)

Cluster IV: Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics

A. Determine, interpret, and use probabilities of simple and compound events.

• Probability (4.4.B.1-6, 4.5A1-4, 4.5C1, 4.5C4, 4.5D.4, 4.5E1-3)

• Events/Outcomes (4.4B.4)

• Simulations (4.4B.3; 4.4B.5)

• Law of large numbers( probability- after a large number of trials) (4.4B.6)

• Recognize probabilities as ratios and percents (4.4B.2)

• Solve problems involving (4.4B.4, 4.5A1-4, )

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ü Conditional events

ü Uncertainty

ü Independent events

B. Understand and interpret statistical distributions and apply to real-world situations.

• Scatter plot (4.4A1-2, 4.5A1-4, 4.5C.1, 4.5C4, 4.5D4, 4.5E.1-3)

• Draw a line of best fit (4.4 A4, 4.4 A5, 4.5E1, 4.5F1-3)

• Model situations using probability, distributions (4.4 A1-3, 4.5B1-3, 4.5D2)

• Identify any outliers in a set of data (4.4A5)

• Graphical symmetry (Normal Curve distribution) (4.4A5, 4.5A1, 4.5B1, 4.5 C3-4, 4.5F1-2, 4.5F4)

• Direct and inverse variation (4.4A5, 4.5A1, 4.5B1, 4.5C3-4, 4.5F1-2, 4.5F4)

• Solve problems related to real-world situations (Probability distribution) (4.4A4, 4.4A5, 4.5E1, 4.5F1-3)

C. Collect, organizes, represent, analyze, and interpret data.

• Determine the size of' a simple selection method (4.4A.1)

• Determine a method of gathering data/samples (4.4D.2)

• Use chance devices (e.g., spinners, number cubes, coins, and cards) to generate data (4.4B.3, 4.4C.1)

• Display data (4.4A2, 4.5D1-4, 4.5E1)

• Determine mean, median, mode, and range of a set of data (4.4A1-2, 4.4A.5)

• Make inferences and evaluate arguments based on an analysis of data (4.4A.3)

• Design an experiment (4.4C.1-4)

ü Formulate a question

ü Choose a population

ü Select an unbiased sample

ü Formulate a hypothesis

• Collect, organize, and analyze data and make predictions (4.4A.1-3, 4.4B.5)

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• Select an appropriate measure of central tendency or other statistical measure to describe data (4.4A1-
2, 4.5A.1-4)

D. Apply the concepts and methods of discrete mathematics to model and explore a variety
of practical situations.

• Represent information using discrete methods such as networks and tree diagrams (4.4D.1, 4.5C1-2,
4.5C4, 4.5D2,

• Use tree diagrams to create a systematic list of all possible outcomes (4.4B.2, 4.4D.1)

• Counting and sorting techniques (4.4 C1-4, 4.5A1-5, 4.5C2-4, 4.5C6, 4.5D2-5, 4.5E1)

• Determine which of two players has a winning strategy in a game (4.4B1

• Find the number of possible combinations (the number of possible pizzas with three toppings) (4.4C4,
4.4D2)

• Use codes in a variety of contexts to transform information (e.g., ISBN numbers, ZIP codes,
and UPC codes) (4.A1-5, 4.5A1-4, 4.5C1)

E. Use iterative and recursive patterns and processes to model a variety of practical situations

and solve problems.

• Recognize patterns produced by geometric change related to iteration (4.2B4, 4.5B1, 4.5C1, 4.5C2)

• Recognize and use recursive processes (4.3C3, 4.5C1-5, 4.5D1-2, 4.5D4, 4.5D6, 4.5E1)

• Analyze and apply iterative and recursive, processes to solve problems (e.g., pattern recognition,
compound interest, and fractals) (4.2B4, 4.3C3, 4.5C1-2, 4.5D1-2)

• Develop and use an algorithm to perform a given task and flowcharts (4.5D1-4, 4.5E1)

• Analyze patterns produced by processes of geometric change, using iteration, approximation,

and fractals (4.4 C1-4, 4.5A1-5, 4.5C2-4, 4.5C6, 4.5D2-5, 4.5E1)

IV. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Instructional Participation:

• Students shall arrive to class prepared to actively participate in the daily lesson.

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2. Make-Up Procedure:

• Students who are absent from school are required to make-up all assignments upon their return to
school. Request for make-up work is the student responsibility. Time allotment for all missed work will
be equal to the number of school days missed. (as per school policy)

V. METHODS OF STUDENT EVALUATION

1. CRITERIA TO EVALUATE STUDENT PROGRESS

A. Quizzes

B. Teacher-made and standardized tests

C. Participation in oral recitation and discussion

D. Homework

E. Student class work

1. Planning

2. Procedures

3. Quality of work

4. Quantity (development of skills)

F. Observation of student performance

1. Effort

2. Attitude

3. Work habits

4. Effective methods of thinking

5. Study skills

6. Discipline

G. Observation of student participation in computer lab

H. Class projects and research papers (where applicable)

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VI. CRITERIA FOR YEARLY EVALUATION

MARKING PERIOD GRADES, MIDTERMS, AND FINAL EXAMINATIONS

The above grading policy will be based on Passaic County Tech. Board policy.

VII. ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is essential to the successful completion of a course of study. Students are expected to be

present every day that school is in session, except if their attendance is excused in accordance with Board Policy.
The maximum number of unexcused absences permitted for a full year course is eighteen.

VIII. TEXTBOOK

Mathematics Applications & Concepts Course 3(P) (Glencoe)

Question Quest- HSPA Math Geometry Companion (LLTeach, Inc.)
Problem Solving Intermediate (Educational Degign)

Math Starters (Muschla)

Math Stories for Problem Solving Success (Center Applied Ed.)

10-Minute Critical Thinking Activities for Math (Walch)

IQ Challenge (Barnes & Noble)

VIII. SOFTWARE
ALEKS- Mathematics: Form Concept Introduction to Testing Success (Glencoe)
www.k12.aleks.com

Pass Key- A Prescriptive Learning System to improving test Scores (Glencoe)

Passkeylearning.com

Geometer’s Sketchpad

IX. INTERNET WEB SITES

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All listed sites were active as of October 2004.

http://www.pcti.tec.nj.us/hspapcti/index.html

http://www.domath.org

http://enc.org/weblinks/math/

http://forum.swarthmore.edu/algpow

http://www.maa.org/careers/index.html

http://www.mathcounts.org

http://www.mathguide.com

http://mathforum.org/

XI. INTERNET WEB SITES-TEACHER RESOURCES

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)

www.nctm.org

Government Math Links

www.ed.gov/free/s-math.html

New Jersey Mathematics Coalition

http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/nj math coalition

XII METHODS OF INSTRUCTION

A. Lecture
B. Class Discussion – Discovery

C. Demonstrations
D. Calculator and computer assisted programs
E. Projects
F. Individual and small group instruction

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G. Cooperative learning

XIII MATERIALS FOR INSTRUCTION

A. Chalkboard

B. Cartesian coordinate chalkboard

C. Opaque projector and transparencies
D. Calculators and Graphing Calculators
E. Computer Software
F. Textbook
G. Teacher Resources

H. Manipulative

XIV SAFETY PROCEDURES IN THE MATH LAB

a. Do not engage in any activity unless directed to do so by the teacher.

b. Do not open, disassemble, or tamper with any hardware.

c. Food or drink is prohibited in the computer lab.

d. No software is to be used unless directed to do so by the teacher.

e. The computer room is to be left in a neat and orderly fashion

XV SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES FOR THE HSPA

Math-Section

A. Multiple choice questions are worth one point

B. Students are not penalized for guessing. (leave no answer blank)
C. Eliminate incorrect choices to help select the best answer.
D. Use the math reference sheet for formulas and added information.
E. Open-ended Questions are scored form 0-3 points.

F. Do the open-ended questions, if you can’t answer completely, make an attempt.

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Solving Word Problems

A. Analysis Analyze what you need to do.
B. Strategy Select the best strategy to use.

C. Solve Find the solution to the problem.

D. Check Check you answer.

XVI. SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHART

I = introduced
D= developed in depth

R= Reinforced

SKILL TO BE LEARNED 9 10 11 12

Make appropriate estimations and approximations D D R R

Understand numbers, our numeration system, and their D D DR R

applications in real-world situations

Use ratios, proportions, and percents in a variety of situations ID DR DR R

Recognize, identify, and represent spatial relationships and ID DR DR R

geometric properties

Apply the principles of congruence, similarity, symmetry, ID DR DR R

geometric transformations, and coordinate geometry

Apply the principle of measurement and geometry to solve ID DR DR R

problems involving direct and indirect measurement

Predict, determine, interpret, and use probabilities ID DR DR R

Collect, organize, represent, analyze, and evaluate data ID DR DR R

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Apply the concepts and methods of discrete mathematics to ID DR DR R

model and explore a variety of practical situations

Uses iterative patterns and processes to describe real-world ID DR DR R

situations and solve problems

Recognize, create, and extend a variety of patterns and use ID DR DR R

inductive reasoning to understand and represent mathematical
and other real-world phenomena

Use algebraic concepts and processes to concisely express, ID DR DR R

analyze, and model real-world situations

XVII. STUDENT HANDOUT

PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

HSPA 10TH

COURSE OVERVIEW

Students below the State and/or district minimum standards in mathematics are required to take this course. The

course blends technology, modeling, investigation and other problem solving tools. Students have the
opportunities to think, create, analyze and predict. Emphasis is on the four HSPA cluster: 1. Number Sense,

Concepts and Applications; 2. Spatial Sense and Geometry; 3. Data Analysis, Probability, Statistics, and Discrete
Mathematics; 4. Patterns, Functions and Algebra.

PROFICIENCIES
Each proficiency reflects knowledge and skills specified in New Jersey’s Core Curriculum Content Standards.

Number and Numerical Applications

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• Number Sense

• Numerical Operations

• Estimation

Geometry and Measurement

• Geometric properties

• Transforming Shapes

• Coordinate Geometry

• Units of Measurement

• Measuring geometric Objects

Patterns and Algebra

• Patterns and Relationships

• Functions

• Modeling

• Procedures

Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics

• Data Analysis (statistics)

• Probability

• Discrete Mathematics-Systematic Listing and Counting

• Discrete Mathematics-Vertex-Edge Graphs and Algorithms

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page #

Course Overview …………………………………………………………………………..…….. 1

Course Outline ……………………………………………………………………………………. 1

Course Proficiencies …………………………………………………………………………….… 1-5

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Student Responsibilities ………………………………………..…………………………………...6

Methods of Student Evaluation …………………………………..……………………………….. 6

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Criteria for Yearly Evaluation ………………………………………………..….………………… 6

Attendance …………………………………………………………………………………………7

Textbooks ………………………………………………………………………………………… 7

Software ……………………………………………………………………………………………7

Internet Web Sites ………………………………………………………………………………… 7

Internet Web Sites – Teacher Resources ……………………………………………….………….. 7

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Methods of Instruction ……………………………………………………………….……………. 8

Materials for Instruction ……………………………………………………………….……………8

Safety Procedures in the Math Lab ………………………………………………….……………... 8

Successful Strategies for HSPA……………………………………………………..……………….8

Scope and Sequence Chart ………………………………………………………………………… 9

Student Handout ……………………………………………………………………………………10

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