1. Linear models and algebra:
    1. I can correctly manipulate algebraic expressions and equations ( A.1 )
    2. I can solve a linear equation ( A.2 )
    3. I can use a linear equation to model a real system ( A.3 )
    4. I can translate between graphical and functional expressions of a model ( A.4 )
    5. I can interpret features of a graph in relation to the system it models ( A.5 )
    6. I can identify the limitations of a linear model in relation to a real system ( A.6 )
  2. Quadratic models:
    1. I can identify situations in which a quadratic model is useful
    2. I can solve quadratic equations
    3. I can make use of graphs of quadratic functions to determine features of the systems they model
    4. I can identify limitations of a quadratic model in relation to a real system
    5. I can make adjustments to a quadratic model using polynomial and rational functions
    6. I can solve specific applications of polynomial functions in business
  3. Linear systems and matrices:
    1. I can solve systems of linear equations
    2. I can use systems of linear equations to model a real system
    3. I can construct a matrix representation for a linear system
    4. I can perform basic matrix operations correctly (addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication)
    5. I can perform matrix multiplication correctly
    6. I can explain the relationship between basic matrix operations and the real systems the matrix models
    7. I can use matrix operations to solve a system of equations
    8. I can find the inverse of a matrix
  4. Inequalities and linear programming:
    1. I can solve linear inequalities in one variable
    2. I can solve linear inequalities in two variables
    3. I can use a graphical representation to solve a linear programming problem
    4. I can translate between a real system and a representation using a linear programming model
    5. I can apply linear programming methods to solve real problems
  5. Derivatives:
    1. I can determine the limits of a function
    2. I can explain the criteria that determine the continuity of a function
    3. I can compute rates of change
    4. I can explain the connection between rates of change and the derivative
    5. I can compute derivatives of polynomial functions
    6. I can apply the product and quotient rules to find derivatives
    7. I can use the chain rule
    8. I can explain the chain rule
    9. I can use derivatives to construct models of real problems
    10. I can solve real problems by using derivatives
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