Curriculum

Alberta:
MATH 8: Number Operations
• Use concepts of rate, ratio, proportion and per cent to solve problems in meaningful contexts.
MATH 8: Data Analysis
• Select, defend and use appropriate methods of collecting data: designing and using surveys; and research, using electronic media.
• Display data by hand or by computer in a variety of ways, including box and whisker plots.
MATH 24: Number Operations
• Describe and apply arithmetic operations on tables to solve problems, using technology as required.
• Solve consumer problems using arithmetic operations.
• Solve budget problems, using graphs and tables to communicate solutions.
• Modify a spreadsheet template to allow users to input their own variables.
Applied Math 10: Number Patterns in Tables
• Analyze the numerical data in a table for trends, patterns and interrelationships.
• Describe and apply arithmetic operations on tables to solve problems,using technology as required.
Applied Math 20: Graphing and Design
• Analyze graphs or charts of given situations to derive specific information.
Applied Math 20: finance
• Solve consumer problems, using arithmetic operations

Information and Communication Technology 8 to 11
• P2: Organize and manipulate data
• C1: Access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies.
• C6: Use technology to investigate and/or solve problems.
• C7: Use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning.

Pan-Canadian Science Links
The activities in Counting Gasoline fit within the grade 7 to 9 general learning outcomes from the Pan-Canadian Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes listed below.
• #112: Illustrate how the needs of individuals, society and the environment influence and are influenced by scientific and technological endeavours.
• #210: Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and develop and assess possible explanations.