ISBE Course Code: STEM

Math course framework built around essential algebraic competencies designed to prepare students for college and career pathways in areas such as science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, which require advanced algebraic skills or calculus. Course design will enable students to transition directly into credit-bearing college-level algebra courses. Students will engage in deepening conceptual understanding using algebra and mathematical applications of algebra and functions, and how functions naturally arise using authentic modeling situations. The function families (linear, polynomial, rational, radical, exponential) will be emphasized. Additionally, the course shall emphasize the eight mathematical practices, particularly modeling within the setting of authentic and contextualized applications, and upon completion, the student should be able to: demonstrate and justify both orally and in writing conceptual understanding of functions combined with advanced algebraic knowledge to solve complex, contextualized, multi-step problems in authentic settings.

(Available SY 2019-.)