Program of Studies: [Math 10C] [Math 10-3] [Math 10-4] [Math 20-1] [Math 20-2] [Math 20-3] [Math 20-4] [Math 30-1] [Math 30-2] [Math 30-3]
MATHEMATICS 10C |
[C] Communication [CN] Connections [ME] Mental Mathematics and Estimation |
[PS] Problem Solving |
General Outcome: Develop algebraic reasoning and number sense.
Specific Outcomes: It is expected that students will:
1.1 Determine the prime factors of a whole number.
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1.2 Explain why the numbers 0 and 1 have no prime factors.
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1.3 Determine, using a variety of strategies, the greatest common factor or least common multiple of a set of whole numbers, and explain the process.
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1.4 Determine, concretely, whether a given whole number is a perfect square, a perfect cube or neither.
25 perfect squares: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81, 100, 121, 144, 169, 196, 225, 256, 289, 324, 361, 400, 441, 484, 529, 576, 625, ....
25 perfect cubes: 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, 216, 343, 512, 729, 1000, 1331, 1728, 2197, 2744, 3375, 5832, 6859, 8000, 9261, 10648, 12167, 13824, 15625, ....
1.5 Determine, using a variety of strategies, the square root of a perfect square, and explain the process.
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1.6 Determine, using a variety of strategies, the cube root of a perfect cube, and explain the process.
Visualize a cube. Increase the cube side lengths until the volume of the square matches the perfect square.
1.7 Solve problems that involve prime factors, greatest common factors, least common multiples, square roots or cube roots.
2.1 Sort a set of numbers into rational and irrational numbers.
- Proof: √2 is an irrational number - will need district login credentials for LearnAlberta
- Real number system
- Number systems:
You will have to complete the whole number, natural number and integer levels to get to the rational and irrational number levels.
Number system review:
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2.2 Determine an approximate value of a given irrational number.
2.3 Approximate the locations of irrational numbers on a number line, using a variety of strategies, and explain the reasoning.
2.4 Order a set of irrational numbers on a number line.
2.5 Express a radical as a mixed radical in simplest form (limited to numerical radicands).
- entire radical:
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- radical sign: √
- radicand: x
- index: n
- mixed radical:
2.6 Express a mixed radical as an entire radical (limited to numerical radicands).
2.7 Explain, using examples, the meaning of the index of a radical.
- entire radical:
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- radical sign: √
- radicand: x
- index: n
- mixed radical:
2.8 Represent, using a graphic organizer, the relationship among the subsets of the real numbers (natural, whole, integer, rational, irrational).
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3.1 Explain, using patterns, why
, a ≠ 0 [Negative Exponents]
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Select: [ x-n ]
3.2 Explain, using patterns, why
, n > 0
3.3 Apply the exponent laws:
- (am)(an) = am + n [Product]
- (am)n = amn [Power of a Power]
- (ab)m = am bm [Power of a Product]
Select: [ xm × xn ], [ (xm)n ], [ (x × y)m ]
- am ÷ an = am - n, a ≠ 0 [Quotient]
, b ≠ 0 [Power of a Quotient]
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Select: [ xm ÷ xn ],
to expressions with rational and variable bases and integral and rational exponents, and explain the reasoning.
3.4 Express powers with rational exponents as radicals and vice versa.
3.5 Solve a problem that involves exponent laws or radicals.
3.6 Identify and correct errors in a simplification of an expression that involves powers.
(It is intended that the emphasis of this outcome be on binomial by binomial multiplication, with extension to polynomial by polynomial to establish a general pattern for multiplication.)
4.1 Model the multiplication of two given binomials, concretely or pictorially, and record the process symbolically.
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4.2 Relate the multiplication of two binomial expressions to an area model.
4.3 Explain, using examples, the relationship between the multiplication of binomials and the multiplication of two-digit numbers.
4.4 Verify a polynomial product by substituting numbers for the variables.
4.5 Multiply two polynomials symbolically, and combine like terms in the product.
4.6 Generalize and explain a strategy for multiplication of polynomials.
4.7 Identify and explain errors in a solution for a polynomial multiplication.
5.1 Determine the common factors in the terms of a polynomial, and express the polynomial in factored form.
5.2 Model the factoring of a trinomial, concretely or pictorially, and record the process symbolically.
- Factoring by inspection video - will need district login credentials for LearnAlberta
5.3 Factor a polynomial that is a difference of squares, and explain why it is a special case of trinomial factoring where b = 0 .
- Difference of squares video - will need district login credentials for LearnAlberta
5.4 Identify and explain errors in a polynomial factorization.
5.5 Factor a polynomial, and verify by multiplying the factors.
5.6 Explain, using examples, the relationship between multiplication and factoring of polynomials.
5.7 Generalize and explain strategies used to factor a trinomial.
5.8 Express a polynomial as a product of its factors.
March, 2008 http://www.education.alberta.ca/media/655889/math10to12.pdf
2008 Program of Studies with Achievement Indicators: http://education.alberta.ca/media/823110/math10to12_ind.pdf
Authorized Resources: http://www.education.alberta.ca/teachers/program/math/educator/resources.aspx