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Algebra standard 9.2.1 Understanding the concept of function, and identify important features of functions and other
relations using symbolic and graphical methods.
Benchmark
Introduction of concepts
Application
Example
1.Understand the definition of a function
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IV administration,
Triage
IV drip rate compared to time
2. Distinguish between functions and other
relations defined symbolically, graphically,
or in tabular form.
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IV administration,
Triage, Airway
management
What is a normal b.p., pulse, and
respirations for pediatrics
3. Find the domain of a function in a realworld context.
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Triage, Airway
Management
Upper limits for normal O2 flow
rate.
Algebra Standard 9.2.2 Recognize linear, quadratic, exponential and other common functions in real-world and
mathematical situations; represent these functions with tables, verbal descriptions, symbols and graphs; solve problems
involving these functions, and explain results in the original context.
Benchmark
Introduction of concept
1. Represent and solve problems in various
contexts using linear functions
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2. Represent and solve problems in various
context using exponential functions, such as
investment growth, depreciation and
populations growth.
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Applications
Example
IV administration, Triage
IV drip rate compared to time
Triage
Infection rates
Geometry Standard 9.3.1 Calculate measurements of plane and solid geometric; know that physical measurements depend on the
choice of unit and that they are approximations.
Benchmark
Introduction of concept
Applications
Example
1. Determine the surface area and volume of
pyramids, cones, & spheres.
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Assessing Burns & Triage
Assessing dosage based on the
patients size
2. Compose and decompose three
dimensional figures.
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Assessing Burns & Triage
Use the rule of 9’s to asses the
degree of burns
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When filling out the ambulance
patient care report, you must label
your dosages administered
correctly so the hospital does not
overdose the patient.
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Triage
What are the different types of
shock due to volume of blood loss
Patient Care Report
Flow Chart of Care
If a patient in unconscious and
with the blood pressure results
I’ve taken, the next course of
action is…….
3. Understand that quantities associated
with physical measurements must be
assigned units.
Patient Care Report
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3. Apply units correctly in expressions that
involve measurements.
3. Convert between measurement systems.
4.Understand the fact that the effect of a
scale factor k on length is to multiply by k.
5. Make reasonable estimates and
judgments about the accuracy of values
resulting from calculations involving
measurements.
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Geometry Standard 9.3.2 Construct logical arguments, based on axioms, definitions and theorems, to prove theorems and other
results in geometry.
Benchmark
1. Understand the role of definitions in
logical arguments.
2. Accurately interpret and use words and
phrases in geometric proofs such as
“if…then,” “if and only if,” “all,” and “not.”
3. Assess the validity of a logical argument.
Introduction of concept
Applications
Example
Patient Care Report
Flow Chart of Care
What is the difference between a
stroke and a CVA?
Flow Chart of Care
If the patient is not breathing and
they have a pulse, then you
should…?
Flow Chart of Care
If a patient is in respiratory
distress, should you immediately
go into care for respiratory arrest?
Flow Chart of Care
If a patient in unconscious, pale,
hypotension, dilated eyes, and
breathing, the cause could be not
be a seizure.
Flow Chart of Care
Attach a heart monitor to help
flow chart of care.
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Patient Care Report
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Patient Care Report
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4. Express proofs in a form that clearly
justifies the reasoning, such as two-column
proofs, paragraph proofs, flow charts or
illustrations.
5. Use technology tools to examine
theorems.
Patient Care Report
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Patient Care Report
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Data Analysis and Probability Standard 9.4.1 Display and analyze data; use various measures associated with data to draw
conclusions, identify trends and describe relationships.
Benchmark
1. Describe and compare data sets using
summary statistics, including measures of
center, location and spread.
Introduction of concept
Applications
Example
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Anticipating Care, Initial
Assessments
What percent of the cases you see
as an EMT will be medical vs.
triage cases?