Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Applications of Finite Mathematics

MA19.FM.2

Represent logic operations such as and, or, not, nor, and x or (exclusive or) in words, with symbols, and in truth tables.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

  • A statement is either true or false.
  • A truth table must include every possible assignment of true and false for each component of a compound statement.

Skills

Students are able to:

  • Construct a truth table for a compound statement.
  • Represent compound statements using statement variables and logical operators.

Understanding

Students understand that:

  • The validity of the simple statements that make up a compound statement determine the compound statement’s validity.

Vocabulary

  • Compound statement
  • Negation
  • Conjunction
  • Disjunction
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