The student will be able to:

1. Create, apply, and interpret linear and exponential models to solve problems in contextualized, culturally relevant settings.
2. Calculate, compare, and interpret measures of center to make decisions.
3. Apply quantitative reasoning strategies to culturally relevant applications drawn from business, economics, medicine, engineering, education, psychology, sociology, social sciences, life science, and health science.
4. Use estimation and investigation of multiple representations of numbers and functions to assess claims from a variety of fields, such as environmental, health and wellness.
5. Analyze personal finance options.
6. Use graphs to describe, interpret, synthesize, and predict.
7. Analyze multivariable relationships and investigate what variables contribute to the formula.
8. Practice mathematical habits of mind.
9. Select appropriate mathematical tools to solve problems and make decisions.
10. Discuss mathematical problems and write solutions in accurate mathematical language and notation.

1. Create, apply, and interpret linear and exponential models to solve problems in contextualized, culturally relevant settings
   1. Connections between four representations of a function
      1. Equation
      2. Graph
      3. Table
      4. Contextual situations
   2. Units
   3. Intercepts
   4. Limitations of models based on data
      1. Interpolation
      2. Extrapolation
   5. Linear models
      1. Rate of change as slope
      2. Interpretations of slopes and intercepts
   6. Exponential models
      1. Percentage change
      2. Interpretation of percent change in context
      3. Growth and decay
2. Calculate, compare, and interpret measures of center to make decisions
   1. Median
   2. Mean
   3. Mode
   4. Formulas in a spreadsheet
3. Apply quantitative reasoning strategies to culturally relevant applications drawn from business, economics, medicine, engineering, education, psychology, sociology, social sciences, life science, and health science
   1. Culturally relevant issues, such as:
      1. Population
         1. Population growth
         2. Population density
      2. Allocation of resources
         1. Natural
         2. Human
         3. Per capita measures
   2. Proportional reasoning
   3. Doubling times
   4. Absolute change vs. relative change
4. Use estimation and investigation of multiple representations of numbers and functions to assess claims from a variety of fields, such as environmental, health and wellness
   1. Large numbers
   2. Mental math
      1. Predictions
      2. Assessment of media claims
   3. Scientific notation
   4. Tables, graphs, formulas, contexts
5. Analyze personal finance options, such as:
   1. Credit cards
   2. Tax forms
   3. Savings plans
      1. Simple interest
      2. Compound interest
   4. Consumer Price Index
      1. Base year
      2. Comparisons over time
      3. Purchasing power
      4. Interpretations
      5. Calculations
   5. Cost of Living Index
      1. Buying power
      2. Comparisons across location
6. Use graphs to describe, interpret, synthesize, and predict
   1. Pie chart
   2. Line graph
   3. Bar chart
   4. Pictographs
   5. Scatterplots
   6. Misleading graphs
7. Analyze multivariable relationships and investigate what variables contribute to the formula
   1. Units and dimensional analysis
   2. Role of each variable
   3. Relationship between two variables in a multi-variable formula
   4. Solving for an unknown variable or quantity
   5. Inequalities
   6. Decision making using formulas
8. Practice mathematical habits of mind
   1. Consumer and media skepticism
   2. Justify and interpret solutions
      1. Correctness
      2. Applicability
      3. Significance
   3. Predicting solutions
   4. Analyzing different ideas
   5. Revising thinking and solutions
9. Select appropriate mathematical tools to solve problems and make decisions
   1. Estimation
   2. Diagrams and graphs
   3. Measures of central tendency
   4. Probability
   5. Mathematical models and formulas
   6. Dimensional analysis
   7. Technology tools
      1. Calculator/computer utilities for creating graphical displays
      2. Spreadsheet utilities for generating and exploring data
      3. Calculator/computer utilities for finding and verifying solutions
10. Discuss mathematical problems and write solutions in accurate mathematical language and notation
    1. Application problems from other disciplines
    2. Proper notation

Not applicable.

Ongoing, formative classroom assessments
Participation in group and class discussions
Checkpoint quizzes
Mathematical exercises
Essays
Written analysis
Module tests
Final exam
Projects
Presentations
Portfolio development

Students will be engaged in small group discussion of contextualized culturally relevant problems followed by wrap-up discussions of group findings and important mathematical ideas related to contextualized problems
Students will reflect on their thinking and on problem ideas individually and in groups
Students will address mathematical sticking points through discussion and short, targeted, small group or whole class discussions
Short directed lecture

WestEd, Carnegie Math Pathways. Quantway College. 2021.

1. Deliberate practice: daily homework designed to extend concept and skill development
2. Preparatory homework designed to prepare students for the next lesson
3. Reading about application
4. Mini quizzes
5. Portfolio development
6. Review and preparation for quizzes and exams
7. 1-2 page analysis papers