New York State Curriculum Standards (S)

Standard 1 - Analysis, Inquiry, and Design

Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.

Elementary (E),Intermediate (I) and Commencement (C)

Mathematical Analysis

1. Abstraction and symbolic representations are used to create mathematically
2. Deductive and inductive reasoning are used to reach mathematical conclusions.
3. Critical thinking skills are used in the solution of mathematical problems

Scientific Inquiry
1. The central purpose of scientific inquiry is to develop explanations of natural phenomenon in a continuing, creative process.
2. Beyond the use of reasoning and consensus, scientific inquiry involves the testing of proposed explanations involving the use of conventional techniques and procedures and usually requiring considerable ingenuity.
3. The observations made while testing proposed explanations, when analyzed using conventional and invented methods, provide new insights into phenomena.

Engineering Design
1. Engineering design is an iterative process involving modeling and optimization finding the best solution within a given constraint which is used to develop technological solutions to problems with given constraints.

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