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SS1 · Set Theory · FM/SET — SS1.01

Basic Concepts of Sets

Covers the definition of sets, various types of sets, and notation including subsets, universal sets, and power sets.

What students will learn

  • Define a set and identify elements within a given set.
  • Distinguish between finite, infinite, and empty sets.
  • Use set notation correctly to represent universal sets and subsets.
  • Determine the power set of a given small set.
  • Apply the membership symbol ∈ and non-membership symbol ∉ accurately.

Sample quiz questions

  1. Which of the following represents a well-defined set according to the curriculum standard for SS1?

    • A. The collection of all beautiful flowers in a garden
    • B. The collection of all prime numbers between 1 and 20
    • C. The collection of all tall students in your class
    • D. The collection of all interesting books in the library
  2. If set A = {x : x is an even number and 2 ≤ x ≤ 10}, how many elements are in the power set of A?

    • A. 4
    • B. 8
    • C. 16
    • D. 32

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