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16Competencies reviewed
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1Partially covered
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- Partially coveredCore content is covered, but some depth gaps remain.
- Coverage gap identifiedA content gap has been identified.
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Algebra and Functions (6–12) (Domain 210)Partially covered
SMR 210.001 · Understand linear, quadratic, and higher-order polynomial functions.264 questions · 28 materials · 35 cards · 4 videosCovered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Analyze the relationship between a linear, quadratic, or higher-order polynomial function and its graph. | M.Understanding Linear Functions and Their Properties; M.Sketch a Quadratic - Standard Form; M.Sketch a Quadratic - Vertex Form; M.Sketch a Polynomial - From Roots | Covered | 44 | 4 | 6 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (44 questions, 4 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos). |
| b. Manipulate algebraic expressions, equations, and inequalities (e.g., simplify, transform, factor). | M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify; M.Advanced Equivalence of Expressions - To Simplify; M.Equivalence of Expressions - To Expand; M.Polynomials; M.Advanced Factoring Polynomials | Covered | 66 | 5 | 16 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (66 questions, 5 materials, 16 cards, 1 videos). |
| c. Solve linear and quadratic equations and inequalities using a variety of methods, including graphical methods. | M.Solving One-Variable Equations; M.Quadratic Equation - Solve via Graphing; M.Quadratic Equation - Solve via Factoring; M.Quadratic Equation - Solve via Complete the Square; M.Quadratic Equation - Solve via Quadratic Formula | Covered | 43 | 5 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 5 topics (43 questions, 5 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Solve systems of linear equations or inequalities using a variety of methods (e.g., substitution, elimination, matrices). | M.Solving Systems of Linear Equations; M.Solving Systems of Linear Equations - Scalar Note; M.Solving Systems of Quadratic Equations; M.Solving Mixed Systems; M.Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities; M.Solving Systems of Quadratic Inequalities | Covered | 46 | 6 | 5 | 1 | Covered by 6 topics (46 questions, 6 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos). |
| e. Solve higher-order polynomial equations and inequalities with a variety of solutions. | M.Solving Linear Inequalities; M.Solving Compound Linear Inequalities; M.Solve Linear Inequalities - Graphically; M.Solve Quadratic Inequalities - Graphically; M.Solve Quadratic Inequalities - Algebraically | Covered | 31 | 5 | 3 | 1 | Covered by 5 topics (31 questions, 5 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos). |
| f. Analyze the characteristics (e.g., degree, parity, values, intercepts, end behavior) of linear, quadratic, and higher-order polynomial equations and their graphs. | M.Sketch a Quadratic - Standard Form; M.Sketch a Quadratic - Vertex Form; M.Sketch a Polynomial - From Roots; M.Even and Odd Functions | Covered | 42 | 4 | 4 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (42 questions, 4 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos). |
| g. Solve diverse application-based problems by modeling them with linear, quadratic, and higher-order polynomial functions in contexts that are familiar to Georgians. | M.Advanced Quadratic Equation - Real World Problems; M.Linear Function Word Problems | Covered | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos). |
SMR 210.002 · Understand advanced functions in contexts that are familiar to Georgians.216 questions · 25 materials · 41 cards · 0 videosPartially covered
| Official competency | Matching 240 topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a. Determine inverses and compositions of algebraic functions. | M.Function Inversion; M.Function Composition | Covered | 26 | 2 | 3 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (26 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos). |
| b. Apply the laws of exponents and logarithms. | M.Properties of Exponents; M.Properties of Logarithms; M.Properties of Exponents - Applying Multiple Properties | Covered | 66 | 3 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (66 questions, 3 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| c. Analyze the relationship between exponential and logarithmic functions. | M.Exponential Functions; M.Logarithmic Functions | Covered | 20 | 2 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (20 questions, 2 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| d. Analyze exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs. | M.Exponential Functions - Asymptotes; M.Exponential Functions - Reflections; M.Logarithmic Functions - Graph | Covered | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (11 questions, 3 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| e. Solve diverse application-based problems by modeling them with exponential and logarithmic functions. | M.Exponential Functions - Real World Problems; M.Exponential Functions - Real World Problems - Compound Interest; M.Exponential Functions - Real World Problems - Annuities | Covered | 32 | 3 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (32 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| f. Manipulate (e.g., simplify, transform, factor) rational, radical, and absolute value expressions, equations, and inequalities. | M.Solving Equations - Logarithmic and Exponential; M.Solving Equations - Rational; M.Absolute Value Inequalities; M.Solving Equations - Radicals and Exponents | Covered | 27 | 4 | 7 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (27 questions, 4 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos). |
| g. Analyze the relationship of a function (e.g., rational, radical, absolute value, piecewise-defined) and its graph. | M.Absolute Value Functions; M.Piecewise Functions; M.Rational Functions | Covered | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (11 questions, 3 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos). |
| h. Analyze the characteristics (e.g., domain, range, asymptotes, continuity) of rational, radical, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions. | M.Domain and Range - Continuous; M.Advanced Domain and Range of Functions; M.Advanced Domain and Range of Functions - Piecewise; M.Parent Functions | Covered | 17 | 4 | 11 | 0 | Covered by 4 topics (17 questions, 4 materials, 11 cards, 0 videos). |
| i. Solve diverse application-based problems by modeling them with rational, radical, absolute value, and piecewise-defined functions. | M.Domain and Range - Applications | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
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