Alignment with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks

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Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks

BioMass
Research and assess alternative energy sources
Modeling 12.M.2
Ceramic
Capacitors

Maximize yield and profit in a manufacturing process
Pre-Alg
Algebra 1
Geometry
8.N.3
8.N.10
AI.P.2
AI.P.4
8.P.7
8.M.1
8.M.2
8.M.4
8.M.5
Ceramic Powder Manufacturing
Determine parameters for powder manufacturing
Pre-Alg
Algebra 1
Geometry
8.N.3
8.N.10
AI.P.2
AI.P.4
8.P.7
8.M.1
8.M.2
8.M.4
8.M.5
Child Mortality
Study factors that effect life insurance cost
Statistics
Modeling
AI.P.2
AI.P.3
AI.P.4
10.P.1
10.P.7
12.P.2
10.D.1
Criminal
Intentions

Determine where in the 50 states it’s safest to live
General
Algebra
Statistics
8.D.2
8.D.3
10.D.1
12.D.3
12.D.4
12.D.5
DMAIC – Algebra
Analyze a company and recommend areas to improve
Version 1

Pre-Alg
General
Algebra

8.N.10 8.D.2
8.D.3
DMAIC – Statistics
Analyze a company and recommend areas to improve
Version 2

Statistics

10.D.1
10.D.2
12.D.2
12.D.3
12.D.4
12.D.5
The Enigma Key
Learn the basics of cryptography and matrices
Alg II
Pre-Calc
10.N.1 12.P.9
Enter the iBot
Use algebra, geometry, and trigonometry to study the movements and abilities of the iBot wheelchairs
Pre-Alg
Algebra I
Geometry
8.N.3
8.N.10
10.P.2 10.G.5
10.G.6
8.M.1
8.M.2
8.M.4
8.M.5
10.M.1
10.D.1
The Geometry of Investing
Create an efficient stock portfolio by analyzing the rink of each stock using Geometer’s Sketchpad
Alg II
Statistics
10.P.7
12.P.7
12.G.4 10.D.1
10.D.2
12.D.2
12.D.3
12.D.4
12.D.5
12.D.6
The Illusion of Control
Create, use, and analyze control charts
Modeling 10.D.1
12.D.5
Investment Banking
Design an investment portfolio to maximize profit
Algebra
Alg II
Statistics
Modeling
8.D.3
10.D.1
12.D.2
12.D.3
12.D.4
12.D.5
ISD Certification Testing
Establish certification parameters while minimizing error
Statistics
Modeling
12.D.5
12.D.6
12.D.7
12.D.14
Listen to Periodic Functions
Use computer software to model telephone sounds with the sine function
Alg II
Pre-Calc
Modeling
12.P.4
12.P.5
12.P.11
12.P.13
12.G.1
Manufacturing Capacity
Give a company recommendation for how to fix their capacitor shortage
Algebra I (short) 8.N.3
8.N.10
8.M.1
8.M2
8.M.4
8.M.5
8.D.2
8.D.3
10.D.1
10.D.2
Manufacturing Capacity
Give a company recommendation for how to fix their capacitor shortage
Modeling (long) 10.D.1
10.D.2
12.D.3
Mining the MCAS
Analyze MCAS and the MAT-7 score to determine if any correlations or predictions can be made
Version 1

General
Algebra I

10.P.2 8.D.1
8.D.2
10.D.1
10.D.2
Mining the MCAS
Analyze MCAS and the MAT-7 score to determine if any correlations or predictions can be made
Version 2

Statistics

10.P.2 10.D.1
10.D.2
12.D.2
12.D.3
12.D.4
Moral Hazard Test
Use statistical tests to find fraud in automobile claims
Algebra I
Statistics
8.D.2
10.D.1
12.D.2
12.D.3
12.D.4
12.D.5
Network Analysys
Examine Amtrak’s networks with the intent of optimizing efficiency
Geometry (part 1 only) 10.G.11
Network Analysys
Examine Amtrak’s networks with the intent of optimizing efficiency
Alg II
Modeling
(entire project)
12.P.9 10.G.11
Network Damage
Study company networks and department damage
Modeling 12.P.9 10.G.11
12.G.3
12.D.6
The Question of Policy Loss
Analyze single car vs. multi-car policies for strength and weaknesses
Algebra
Statistics
8.D.2
8.D.3
10.D.1
12.D.2
12.D.4
12.D.5
SuperSoaker
Determine what effects the distance of a SuperSoaker
General
Pre-Alg
Algebra
8.N.3
8.N.10
AI.P.2-4
8.P.7
10.P.2
10.P.7
10.D.1
10.D.2
10.D.3
Vapor Recovery System
Analyze data from a gasoline station to decide if a vapor recovery system is functioning properly
Statistics
Modeling
10.D.1
10.D.2
10.D.3
12.D.2
12.D.3
12.D.4
12.D.5
Wearing Through the Pipe
Redesign a laying pipe to maximize its life in the manufacturing process
Pre-Calc
Calculus
Modeling
10.P.8
12.P.9
12.P.10
12.P.11
You’re in the Driver’s Seat
Use graphical and statistical tools to analyze the auto insurance industry
General
Pre-Alg
Algebra
AI.P.2
AI.P.3
AI.P.4
10.P.1
10.P.2
10.P.7
10.D.1
10.D.2
10.D.3