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ON.OE.12WE.A1.1

12WE.A1.1: Read and interpret graphs obtained from various sources

ON.OE.12WE.A1.2

12WE.A1.2: Explain the distinction between the terms population and sample, describe the characteristics of a good sample, and explain why sampling is necessary

ON.OE.12WE.A1.3

12WE.A1.3: Collect categorical data from primary sources, through experimentation involving observation or measurement, or from secondary sources, and organize and store the data using a variety of tools

ON.OE.12WE.A1.4

12WE.A1.4: Represent categorical data by constructing graphs using a variety of tools

ON.OE.12WE.A1.5

12WE.A1.5: Make inferences based on the graphical representation of data, and justify conclusions orally or in writing using convincing arguments

ON.OE.12WE.A1.6

12WE.A1.6: Make and justify conclusions about a topic of personal interest by collecting, organizing, representing, and making inferences from categorical data

ON.OE.12WE.A1.7

12WE.A1.7: Explain how the media, the advertising industry, and others use and misuse statistics to promote a certain point of view

ON.OE.12WE.A1.8

12WE.A1.8: Gather, interpret, and describe information about applications of data management in the workplace and in everyday life

ON.OE.12WE.A2.1

12WE.A2.1: Determine the theoretical probability of an event, and represent the probability in a variety of ways

ON.OE.12WE.A2.2

12WE.A2.2: Identify examples of the use of probability in the media and various ways in which probability is represented

ON.OE.12WE.A2.3

12WE.A2.3: Perform simple probability experiments, record the results, and determine the experimental probability of an event

ON.OE.12WE.A2.4

12WE.A2.4: Compare, through investigation, the theoretical probability of an event with the experimental probability, and describe how uncertainty explains why they might differ

ON.OE.12WE.A2.5

12WE.A2.5: Determine, through investigation using class-generated data and technology-based simulation models, the tendency of experimental probability to approach theoretical probability as the number of trials in an experiment increases

ON.OE.12WE.A2.6

12WE.A2.6: Interpret information involving the use of probability and statistics in the media, and describe how probability and statistics can help in making informed decisions in a variety of situations

ON.OE.12WE.B1.1

12WE.B1.1: Identify the financial implications and the non-financial implications associated with living independently

ON.OE.12WE.B1.2

12WE.B1.2: Gather and compare, through investigation, information about the costs and the advantages and disadvantages of different types of rental accommodation in the local community

ON.OE.12WE.B1.3

12WE.B1.3: Gather and compare, through investigation, information about purchase prices of different types of owned accommodation in the local community

ON.OE.12WE.B1.4

12WE.B1.4: Gather, interpret, and compare information about the different types of ongoing living expenses associated with renting and owning accommodation and related costs

ON.OE.12WE.B1.5

12WE.B1.5: Gather, interpret, and describe information about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords

ON.OE.12WE.B1.6

12WE.B1.6: Generate a checklist of necessary tasks associated with moving, and estimate the total cost involved under various conditions

ON.OE.12WE.B2.1

12WE.B2.1: Categorize personal expenses as non-discretionary or discretionary

ON.OE.12WE.B2.2

12WE.B2.2: Categorize personal non-discretionary expenses as fixed or variable

ON.OE.12WE.B2.3

12WE.B2.3: Read and interpret prepared individual or family budgets, identify and describe the key components of a budget, and describe how budgets can reflect personal values

ON.OE.12WE.B2.4

12WE.B2.4: Design, explain, and justify a monthly budget suitable for an individual or family described in a given case study that provides the specifics of the situation, with technology and without technology

ON.OE.12WE.B2.5

12WE.B2.5: Identify and describe factors to be considered in determining the affordability of accommodation in the local community

ON.OE.12WE.B2.6

12WE.B2.6: Make adjustments to a budget to accommodate changes in circumstances, with technology

ON.OE.12WE.B3.1

12WE.B3.1: Explain why most Canadians are expected to file a personal income tax return each year, and identify and describe the major parts of a personal income tax return

ON.OE.12WE.B3.2

12WE.B3.2: Gather, interpret, and describe the information and documents required for filing a personal income tax return, and explain why they are required

ON.OE.12WE.B3.3

12WE.B3.3: Gather, interpret, and compare information about common tax credits and tax deductions

ON.OE.12WE.B3.4

12WE.B3.4: Complete a simple personal income tax return, with or without tax preparation software

ON.OE.12WE.B3.5

12WE.B3.5: Gather, interpret, and describe some additional information that a self-employed individual should provide when filing a personal income tax return

ON.OE.12WE.B3.6

12WE.B3.6: Gather, interpret, and describe information about services that will complete a personal income tax return and resources that will help with completing a personal income tax return, and compare the services and resources

ON.OE.12WE.B3.7

12WE.B3.7: Gather, interpret, and describe information about applications of the mathematics of personal finance in the workplace

ON.OE.12WE.C1.1

12WE.C1.1: Measure, using a variety of tools, the lengths of common objects and the capacities of common containers, using the metric system and the imperial system

ON.OE.12WE.C1.2

12WE.C1.2: Estimate lengths, distances, and capacities in metric units and in imperial units by applying personal referents

ON.OE.12WE.C1.3

12WE.C1.3: Estimate quantities, and describe the strategies used

ON.OE.12WE.C1.4

12WE.C1.4: Convert measures within systems, as required within applications that arise from familiar contexts

ON.OE.12WE.C1.5

12WE.C1.5: Convert measures between systems, as required within applications that arise from familiar contexts

ON.OE.12WE.C2.1

12WE.C2.1: Construct accurate right angles in practical contexts, and explain connections to the Pythagorean theorem

ON.OE.12WE.C2.2

12WE.C2.2: Apply the concept of perimeter in familiar contexts

ON.OE.12WE.C2.3

12WE.C2.3: Estimate the areas and volumes of irregular shapes and figures, using a variety of strategies

ON.OE.12WE.C2.4

12WE.C2.4: Solve problems involving the areas of rectangles, triangles, and circles, and of related composite shapes, in situations arising from real-world applications

ON.OE.12WE.C2.5

12WE.C2.5: Solve problems involving the volumes and surface areas of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, and cylinders, and of related composite figures, in situations arising from real-world applications

ON.OE.12WE.C2.6

12WE.C2.6: Construct a two-dimensional scale drawing of a familiar setting on grid paper or using design or drawing software

ON.OE.12WE.C2.7

12WE.C2.7: Construct, with reasonable accuracy, a three-dimensional scale model of an object or environment of personal interest

ON.OE.12WE.C2.8

12WE.C2.8: Investigate, plan, design, and prepare a budget for a household improvement, using appropriate technologies

ON.OE.12WE.C3.1

12WE.C3.1: Identify and describe applications of ratio and rate, and recognize and represent equivalent ratios and equivalent rates, using a variety of tools

ON.OE.12WE.C3.2

12WE.C3.2: Identify situations in which it is useful to make comparisons using unit rates, and solve problems that involve comparisons of unit rates

ON.OE.12WE.C3.3

12WE.C3.3: Identify and describe real-world applications of proportional reasoning, distinguish between a situation involving a proportional relationship and a situation involving a non-proportional relationship in a personal and/or workplace context, and explain their reasoning

ON.OE.12WE.C3.4

12WE.C3.4: Identify and describe the possible consequences of errors in proportional reasoning

ON.OE.12WE.C3.5

12WE.C3.5: Solve problems involving proportional reasoning in everyday life

ON.OE.12WE.C3.6

12WE.C3.6: Solve problems involving proportional reasoning in work-related situations
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