Students see mathematics as a useful tool to solve problems. Students use mathematics to solve a wide range of problems, both applies and theoretical. Students learn basic principles of algebra and combine those to form new principles. Identify and describe issues or problems in the discipline. Students identify problems where mathematics can be used as a problem solving tool.
Students describe situations using mathematical models.
Identification not yet implemented. Analyze and reflect upon issues or problems in the discipline. Solve issues or problems in the discipline. Students develop, display, and justify non-standard ways of solving some problems. Students who create non-standard solutions are encouraged to explain how and why they work.