Core Competencies - Math Iv Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry and Statistic First Quarter A. Functions

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CORE COMPETENCIES MATH IV

Advanced Algebra, Trigonometry and Statistic


FIRST QUARTER
A. Functions
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to functions in general
1.1 Define a function
1.2 Differentiate a function from a mere relation
real life relationships
set of ordered pairs
graph of a given set of ordered pairs
vertical line test
given equation
1.3 Illustrate the meaning of the functional notation f(x)
1.4 Determine the value of f(x) given a value for x
B. Linear Function
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to linear functions and apply in solving problems
1.1 Define the linear function f(x) = mx + b
1.2 Given a linear equation Ax + By = C, rewrite in the form f(x) = mx + b and vice versa
1.3 Draw the graph of a linear function given the following:
any two points
x and y intercepts
slope and one point
slope and the y-intercepts
1.4 Given f(x) = mx + b, determine the following:
slope
trend: increasing or decreasing
x and y intercepts
some points
1.5 Determine f(x) = mx + b given:
slope and y-intercept
x and y intercepts
slope and one point
any two points
1.6 Solve problems involving linear functions
C. Quadratic Functions
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to quadratic functions and apply these in solving
problems:
1.1 Identify quadratic functions f(x) = ax + bx + c
1.2 Rewrite a quadratic function ax + bx + c in the form f(x) = a(x-h)
1.3 Given a quadratic function, determine:
highest or lowest point (vertex)
axis of symmetry
direction or opening of the graph
1.4 Draw the graph of a quadratic function using the:
vertex
axis of symmetry
direction of opening of the graph

given points

1.5 Analyze the effects on the graph of changes in a, h and k in f(x) = a(x-h) + k
1.6 Determine the zeros of a quadratic function by relating this to roots of quadratic
equation
1.7 Find the roots of a quadratic equation by:
factoring
quadratic formula
completing the square
1.8 Derive a quadratic function given:
zeros of the function
table of values
graph
1.9 Solve problems involving quadratic functions and equations
1.10 Use the graph of a quadratic function to solve a quadratic Inequality
1.11 Given the quadratic function f(x) = ax + bx + c, determine the nature of the zeros (i.e. real,
non-real)
SECOND QUARTER
D. Polynomial Functions
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to polynomial functions
1.1 Identify a polynomial function from a given set of relations
1.2 Determine the degree of a given polynomial function
1.3 Find the quotient of polynomials by:
algorithm
synthetic division
1.4 Find by synthetic division the quotient and the remainder when p(x) is divided by (x-c)
1.5 State and Illustrate the Remainder Theorem
1.6 Find the value of p(x) for x = k by:
synthetic division
remainder Theorem
1.7 Illustrate the factor Theorem
1.8 Find the zeros of polynomial functions of degree greater than 2 by:
factor Theorem
factoring
synthetic division
depressed equations
1.9 Draw the graph of polynomial functions of degree greater than 2 (use graphing calculator if
available)
1.10 Use the graph of a polynomial function to solve polynomial Inequality
1.11 State the Rational Zero Theorem
1.12 Find the rational zeros of a polynomial function

1 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions


1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to exponential functions
1.1 Identify certain relationships in real life which are exponential (e.g. population growth over
time, etc.)
1.2 Given a table of ordered pairs, state whether the trend is exponential or not
1.3 Draw the graph of an exponential function f(x) = a
1.4 Describe some properties of the exponential function, f(x) = ax from its graph:

1.5

1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9

a>1
o<a<1
Given the graph of an exponential function determine the:
domain
range
intercept
trend
asymptote
Describe the behavior of the graph of an exponential function
Use the laws on exponents to find the zeros of exponential functions
Define inverse functions
Determine the inverse of a given function

2. Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to logarithmic functions


2.1 Define the logarithmic function f(x) = loga x as the inverse of the exponential function
f
(x) = a
2.2 Draw the graph of the logarithmic function f(x) = loga x
2.3 Describe some properties of the logarithmic function form its graph
2.4 Apply the laws for algorithms
2.5 Solve simple logarithmic equations
2.6 Solve problems involving exponential and logarithmic functions (e.g. exponential growth or
decay)
2.7 Draw the graph of other exponential functions like f(x) = ba and f(x) = a + c
2.8 Compare the graph f(x) = ax with that of:
f(x) = ba
f(x) = a + c
THIRD QUARTER

1 Circular Functions and Trigonometry


1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to circular functions, angle, measures, trigonometric
function of an angle and fundamental identities
1.1 Define the following:
a. unit circle
b. arc lengths
c. unit measures
1.2 Convert from degree to radian and vice versa
1.3 Illustrate the following:
angles in standard position (i.e. initial side coincident with the positive x-axis)
Co-terminal angles
references angles
1.4 Visualize rotation along the unit circle and relate these to angle
measures (clockwise or
counterclockwise directions)
length of arc
angles beyond 2 radians
1.5 Given an angle in standard position in a unit circle, determine the coordinates of its terminal
side.
1.5.1 when one coordinate is given (apply the Pythagorean Theorem and the properties of
special right triangles)
1.5.2 when the angle is of the form:
180n + 30
180n + 60
180n + 40

1.6

90n
Define the six circular functions
sine

cosine

tangent

cotangent
secant
cosecant

1.7 Find the six circular functions of angles with special values
1.8 Given the angle 0, -2 0 2 or -360 0 360, draw the graph of:
sine
cosine
tangent
1.9 Describe the properties of the graphs of:
sine
cosine

tangent

1.10 Define the six trigonometry functions of an angle 0, given some condition
1.11 Find the values of six trigonometric functions of an angle 0, given some conditions
1.12 Solve simple trigonometric equations
1.13 Prove the fundamental trigonometric identities
1.14 Graph the sine function of the form y = a sin x
1.15 Graph the cosine function of the form y = b cos x
1.16 Illustrate the sum and difference formulas of sine
1.17 Illustrate the sum and difference formulas of cosine
1.18 Using the sum and difference formulas determine the following functions of an angle:
sine
cosine

1 Triangle Trigonometry
1. Demonstrate ability to apply trigonometric functions, laws of sine and cosine to solve problems
involving:
right triangles
triangles using the Law of Sines
triangles using the Law of Cosines
FOURTH QUARTER

1 Statistics
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skill related to collection and organization of data, sampling
techniques, measures of central tendency and variability
1.1 Define: a. Statistic
b. Sample
c. Population
1.2 Give the history and importance of the study of statistics
1.3 Use the rules of summation to find sums
1.4 Explain the different sampling techniques
1.5 Collect statistical data and organize in a table
1.6 Construct frequency distribution tables
1.7 Find the measures of central tendency using ungrouped data:
a. Mean
b. Median
c. Mode
1.8 Find the measures of central tendency using grouped data:
a. Mean
b. Median
c. Mode
1.9 Calculate the different measures of variability relative to a given set of data, grouped or
ungrouped:
a. Range
b. standard deviation
1.10 Give the characteristics of a set of data using the measures of variability
1.11 From a given statistical data:

analyze
interpret
draw conclusions
make predictions
make recommendations/decisions

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