This is unit eleven of a fifteen-unit SMSG secondary school text for high school students. The text is devoted almost entirely to mathematical concepts which all citizens should know in order to function satisfactorily in our society. Chapter topics include coordinate geometry and problem analysis. (MP)

These materials were developed in response to the Utah State Board of Education's new high school graduation requirements, particularly as they relate to the identification, teaching, and assessment of certain basic functional competencies. The document has been compiled as a guide and aid to mathematics teachers. Thirty competencies have been…

A Norman window consists of a semi-circular section mounted surmounting a rectangular section. Modifications to a simple problem are presented that assume parts of the window are made with stained glass. The goal is to maximize the level of light transmission with a fixed perimeter. (MP)

A class of seldom-seen real-world applications of high school mathematics is described. The problems considered are viewed as more substantial than ordinary word problems and thus are thought to require a greater commitment of time and energy. Suggestions for student extensions of the project are made. (MP)