The Math Map and Transcripts/TMM Course Descriptions
Where can I find help with describing TMM on my student's transcripts?
Inside TMM Companion, clicking on each domain, as shown in the picture below, can provide access to its course description information. This can be helpful for parents as they create transcripts for their students at the high school level.
The course descriptions are intended to align with the Challenge Guides and are only intended as a guide for families to create their OWN transcript descriptions based on what they do in each individual homeschool.
A summary for high school domains are listed below:
The Math Map
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Challenge I - Math, Binomials
1 Credit Algebra I
0.5 credit Geometry
Prerequisite: Monomials
First and second semesters for a total of 30 weeks, 1 day per week in-community seminar
All assignments detailed from Challenge I Guide: Logic Strand
Course Description: This course uses The Math Map Binomials level to provide a comprehensive education in problem-solving and pattern-finding through calculations with binomials. Major topics include solving algebraic equations in 1 variable expressed on the 1D number line, using two variable equations to graph and analyze 2D functions and relations, analyzing planar geometric figures using Euclidean reasoning and coordinate systems, using matrices to solve systems of 3 and 4-variable equations, examining 3D solids and lines, solving basic derivatives and integrals, and completing mathematical proofs. Community seminars focus on integrated concept discussions and group problem-solving. Students practice concepts, calculations, and integrated problems at home.
Text: The Math Map: Binomials, by CCMM
Types of Assessment Used: Community concept discussion and comprehension, group problem solving, problem-solving techniques and demonstrations, flashcards, lessons/exercises, blue books, parental grading
Challenge II - Math, Polynomials
1 Credit Algebra II
0.5 credit Geometry
Prerequisite: Binomials
First and second semesters for a total of 30 weeks, 1 day per week in-community seminar
All assignments detailed from Challenge II Guide: Logic Strand
Course Description: This course uses The Math Map Polynomials level to provide a comprehensive education in problem-solving and pattern-finding through calculations with polynomials. Major topics include solving algebraic equations in 1 variable expressed on the 1D number line, solving two-variable systems to graph and analyze 2D functions and relations, analyzing planar geometric figures using Euclidean reasoning and coordinate systems, using matrices to solve systems of 3 and 4-variable equations, examining 3D solids and lines, solving basic derivatives and integrals, and completing mathematical proofs. Community seminars focus on integrated concept discussions and group problem-solving. Students practice concepts, calculations, and integrated problems at home.
Text: The Math Map: Polynomials, by CCMM
Types of Assessment Used: Community concept discussion and comprehension, group problem solving, problem-solving techniques and demonstrations, flashcards, lessons/exercises, blue books, parental grading
Challenge III - Math, Expressions
1 Credit Algebra II or Precalculus
Prerequisite: Polynomials
First and second semesters for a total of 30 weeks, 1 day per week in-community seminar
All assignments detailed from Challenge III Guide: Logic Strand
Course Description: This course uses The Math Map Expressions level to provide a comprehensive education in problem-solving and pattern-finding through calculations with radical and rational variable expressions. Major topics include solving algebraic equations in 1 variable expressed on the 1D number line, solving two variable equations to graph and analyze 2D functions and relations, analyzing planar geometric figures using Euclidean reasoning and coordinate systems, using matrices to solve systems of 3 and 4-variable equations, examining 3D solids and lines, and solving derivatives and integrals through the application of calculus rules, and writing mathematical proofs. Community seminars focus on integrated concept discussions and group problem-solving. Students practice concepts, calculations, and integrated problems at home.
Text: The Math Map: Expressions, by CCMM
Types of Assessment Used: Community concept discussion and comprehension, group problem solving, problem-solving techniques and demonstrations, flashcards, lessons/exercises, blue books, parental grading.
Challenge IV - Math, Transcendentals
1 Credit Precalculus or Calculus
Prerequisite: Expressions
First and second semesters for a total of 30 weeks, 1 day per week in-community seminar
All assignments detailed from Challenge IV Guide: Logic Strand
Course Description: This course uses The Math Map Transcendentals level to provide a comprehensive education in problem-solving and pattern-finding through calculations with all forms of algebraic expression and complex numbers. Students will review topics including solving algebraic equations in 1 variable expressed on the 1D number line, solving two variable equations to graph and analyze 2D functions and relations, analyzing planar geometric figures using Euclidean reasoning and coordinate systems, using matrices to solve systems of 3 and 4-variable equations, examining 3D solids and lines, solving derivatives and integrals through the application of calculus rules, and writing mathematical proofs. Students will identify patterns that can be defined over the dimensional nature of mathematics and will connect topics and patterns to the transcendental qualities of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness. Community seminars focus on integrated concept discussions and group problem-solving. Students practice concepts, calculations, and integrated problems at home.
Text: The Math Map: Transcendentals, by CCMM
Types of Assessment Used: Community concept discussion and comprehension, group problem solving, problem-solving techniques and demonstrations, flashcards, lessons/exercises, blue books, parental grading