Standard 6 - Interconnectedness: Common Themes

Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.

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

Systems thinking

Through systems thinking, people can recognize the commonalties that exist among all systems and how parts of a system interrelate and combine to perform specific functions.

Models

Models are simplified representations of objects, structures, or systems used in analysis, explanation, interpretation, or design.

Measurement and Scale

The grouping of magnitudes of size, time, frequency, and pressures or other units of measurement into a series of relative order provides a useful way to deal with the immense range and the changes in scale that affect the behavior and design of systems.

Equilibrium

Equilibrium is a state of stability due either to a lack of changes (static Color equilibrium) or a balance between opposing forces (dynamic equilibrium).

Patterns of Change

Identifying patterns of change is necessary for making predictions about future behavior and conditions.

Optimization

Optimization In order to arrive at the best solution that meets criteria within constraints, it is often necessary to make trade-offs.