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Mathematics 8-10
Number, Number Sense and Operations Standard
Students demonstrate number sense including an understanding of number systems and operations, and how they
relate to one another. Students compute fluently and make reasonable estimates using paper and pencil,
technology-supported and mental methods
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Use scientific notation to express large
numbers and small numbers between 0
and 1.
A. Use scientific notation to express large
numbers and numbers less than one
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Recognize that natural numbers, whole
numbers, integers, rational numbers and
irrational numbers are subsets of the real
number system.
B. Identify subsets of the real number system
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Explain and use the inverse and identity
properties and use inverse relationships
(addition/subtraction,
multiplication/division, squaring/square
roots) in problem solving situations.
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C. Apply properties of operations and the real
number system, and justify when they hold for
a set of numbers
Identify and justify whether properties
(closure, identity, inverse, commutative
and associative) hold for a given set and
operations; e.g., even integers and
multiplication.
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Compare, order and determine equivalent
forms for rational and irrational numbers.
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Connect physical, verbal and symbolic
representations of irrational numbers;
e.g., construct √2 as a hypotenuse or on a
number line.
Explain the meaning of the nth root.
D. Connect physical, verbal and symbolic
representations of integers, rational numbers
and irrational numbers
E. Compare, order and determine equivalent
forms of real numbers
Mathematics 8-10
Number, Number Sense and Operations Standard
Students demonstrate number sense including an understanding of number systems and operations, and how they
relate to one another. Students compute fluently and make reasonable estimates using paper and pencil,
technology-supported and mental methods
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Determine when an estimate is sufficient
and when an exact answer is needed in
problem situation, and evaluate estimates
in relation to actual answers.
Estimate, compute and solve problems
involving rational numbers, including
ratio, proportion and percent, and judge
the reasonableness of solutions.
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Find the square root of perfect squares,
and approximate the square root of nonperfect squares as consecutive integers
between which the root lies; e.g., √130 is
between 11 and 12.
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Apply order of operations to simplify
expressions and perform computations
involving integer exponents and radicals.
Add, subtract, multiply, divide and
compare numbers written in scientific
notation.
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BENCHMARK
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Explain the effects of operations such as
multiplication or division, and of
computing powers and roots on the
magnitude of quantities.
F. Explain the effects of operations on the
magnitude of quantities.
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Demonstrate fluency in computations
using real numbers.
G. Estimate, compute and solve problems
involving real numbers, including ratio,
proportion and percent, and explain solutions
H. Find the square root of perfect squares and
approximate the square root of non-perfect
squares
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Estimate the solutions for problem
situations involving square and cube
roots.
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Approximate the nth root of a given
number greater than zero between
consecutive integers when n is an integer;
e.g., the 4th root of 50 is between 2 and 3.
I. Estimate, compute and solve problems
involving scientific notation, square roots and
numbers with integer exponents
Mathematics 8-10
Measurement Standard
Students estimate and measure to a required degree of accuracy and precision by selecting and using appropriate
units, tools and technologies.
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BENCHMARK
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Solve and determine the reasonableness
of the results for problems involving rates
and derived measurements, such as
velocity and density, using formulas,
models and graphs.
A. Solve increasingly complex non-routine
measurement problems and check for
reasonableness of results.
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Use appropriate levels of precision when
calculating with measurements.
Derive formulas for surface area and
volume and justify them using geometric
models and common materials.
B. Use formulas to find surface area and
volume for specified three-dimensional objects
accurate to a specified level of precision
Determine surface area for pyramids by
analyzing their parts.
Demonstrate understanding of the
concepts of perimeter, circumference and
area by using established formula for
triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles to
determine the surface area and volume of
prisms, pyramids, cylinders, spheres and
cones.
C. Apply indirect measurement techniques,
tools and formulas, as appropriate, to find
perimeter, circumference and area of circles,
triangles, quadrilaterals and composite shapes,
and to find volume of prisms, cylinders, and
pyramids
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Mathematics 8-10
Measurement Standard
Students estimate and measure to a required degree of accuracy and precision by selecting and using appropriate
units, tools and technologies.
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Compare and order the relative size of
common U.S. customary units and metric
units.
Use proportional relationships and
formulas to convert units from one
measurement system to another; e.g.,
degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius.
Apply proportional reasoning to solve
problems involving indirect measurement
or rates.
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Convert rates within the same
measurement system; e.g., miles per hour
to feet per second; kilometers per hour to
meters per second.
Use unit analysis to check computations
involving measurement.
Use the ratio of lengths in similar twodimensional figures or three-dimensional
objects to calculate the ratio of their areas
or volumes respectively.
Use scale drawings and right triangle
trigonometry to solve problems that
include unknown distances and angle
measures.
Solve problems involving unit conversion
for situations involving distances, areas,
volumes and rates within the same
measurement system.
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Determine the measures of central and
inscribed angles and their associated
major and minor arcs.
BENCHMARK
D. Use proportional reasoning and apply
indirect measurement techniques, including
right triangle trigonometry and properties of
similar triangles, to solve problems involving
measurements and rates
Use appropriate levels of precision when
calculating with measurements.
Find the sum of the interior and exterior
angles of regular convex polygons with
and without measuring the angles with a
protractor.
Use conventional formulas to find the
surface area and volume of prisms,
pyramids and cylinders and the volume of
spheres and cones to specified level of
precision.
E. Estimate and compute various attributes,
including length, angle measure, area, surface
area and volume, to a specified level of
precision.
Solve and determine the reasonableness
of the results for problems involving rates
and derived measurements, such as
velocity and density, using formulas,
models and graphs.
F. Write and solve real-world, multi-step
problems involving money, elapsed time and
temperature, and verify reasonableness of
solutions
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Mathematics 8-10
Geometry and Spatial Sense Standard
Students identify, classify, compare and analyze characteristics, properties and relationships of one-, two- and
three-dimensional geometric figures and objects. Students use spatial reasoning, properties of geometric objects
and transformations to analyze mathematical situations and solve problems.
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Make and test conjectures about
characteristics and properties of twodimensional figures and threedimensional objects.
Use proportions in several forms to solve
problems involving similar figures.
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Formally define and explain key aspects
of geometric figures, including:
 interior and exterior angles of
polygons;
 segments related to triangles
(median, altitude, midsegment);
 points of concurrency related to
triangles (centroid, incenter,
orthocenter, and circumcenter);
 circles (radius, diameter, chord,
circumference, major arc, minor arc,
sector, segment, inscribed angle).
Recognize and explain the necessity for
certain terms to remain undefined, such as
point, line and plane.
Identify the reflection and rotation
symmetries of two- and threedimensional figures.
Solve problems involving chords, radii,
and arcs within the same circle.
BENCHMARK
A. Formally define geometric figures
B. Describe and apply the properties of similar
and congruent figures; and justify conjectures
involving similarity and congruence
Mathematics 8-10
Geometry and Spatial Sense Standard
Students identify, classify, compare and analyze characteristics, properties and relationships of one-, two- and
three-dimensional geometric figures and objects. Students use spatial reasoning, properties of geometric objects
and transformations to analyze mathematical situations and solve problems.
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Recognize the angles formed and the
relationship between the angels when two
lines intersect and when parallel lines are
cut by a transversal.
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Make and test conjectures about
characteristics and properties of twodimensional figures and threedimensional objects.
Represent and analyze shapes using
coordinate geometry.
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Draw nets for a variety of prisms,
pyramids, cylinders and cones.
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C. Recognize and apply angle relationships in
situations involving intersecting lines,
perpendicular lines and parallel lines
D. Use coordinate geometry to represent and
examine the properties of geometric figures
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Solve problems involving chords, radii,
and arcs within the same circle.
Construct geometric figures using
compass and straightedge or dynamic
geometry software.
Construct congruent or similar figures
using tools, such as compass,
straightedge, and protractor or dynamic
geometry software.
Perform reflections and rotations using
compass and straightedge constructions
and dynamic geometry software.
E. Draw and construct representations of twoand three-dimensional geometric objects using
a variety of tools, such as straightedge,
compass and technology
Mathematics 8-10
Geometry and Spatial Sense Standard
Students identify, classify, compare and analyze characteristics, properties and relationships of one-, two- and three-dimensional
geometric figures and objects. Students use spatial reasoning, properties of geometric objects and transformations to analyze
mathematical situations and solve problems.
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Draw the results of translations,
reflections, rotations and dilations of
objects in the coordinate plane, and
determine properties that remain fixed.
Derive coordinate rules for translations,
reflections and rotations of geometric
figures in the coordinate plane.
Show and describe the results of
combinations of translations, reflections
and rotations (compositions).
G. Prove or disprove conjectures and solve
problems involving two- and three-dimensional
objects represented within a coordinate system
Analyze two-dimensional figures in a
coordinate plane; e.g., use slope and
distance formulas to show that a
quadrilateral is a parallelogram.
Make and test conjectures about
characteristics and properties of twodimensional figures and threedimensional objects.
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BENCHMARK
F. Represent and model transformations in a
coordinate plane and describe the results
Make, test and establish the validity of
conjectures about geometric properties
and relationships using counterexample,
inductive and deductive reasoning, and
paragraph or two-column proof,
including:
 prove the Pythagorean Theorem;
 prove theorems involving triangle
similarity and congruence;
 prove theorems involving properties
of lines, angles, triangles and
quadrilaterals
 test a conjecture using basic
constructions made with a compass
and straightedge or technology.
Solve problems involving chords, radii,
and arcs within the same circle.
H. Establish the validity of conjectures about
geometric objects, their properties and
relationships by counter-examples, inductive
and deductive reasoning, and critiquing
arguments made by others
Mathematics 8-10
Geometry and Spatial Sense Standard
Students identify, classify, compare and analyze characteristics, properties and relationships of one-, two- and three-dimensional
geometric figures and objects. Students use spatial reasoning, properties of geometric objects and transformations to analyze
mathematical situations and solve problems.
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Define the basic trigonometric ratios in
right triangles: sine, cosine and tangent.
Apply proportions and right triangle
trigonometric ratios to solve problems
involving missing lengths and angle sizes
in similar figures.
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BENCHMARK
I. Use right triangle trigonometric relationships
to determine lengths and angle measures
Mathematics 8-10
Patterns, Functions and Algebra Standard
Students use patterns, relations and functions to model, represent and analyze problem situations that involve
variable quantities. Students analyze, model and solve problems using various representations such as tables,
graphs and equations
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Generalize patterns and sequences by
describing how to find the nth term.
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Generalize patterns using functions or
relationships (linear, quadratic and
exponential), and freely translate among
tabular, graphical and symbolic
representation.
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Identify functions as linear or nonlinear
based on information given in a table,
graph or equation.
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Define function with ordered pairs in
which each domain element is assigned
exactly one range element.
Describe problem situations (linear,
quadratic and exponential) by using
tabular, graphical and symbolic
representations.
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Relate the various representations of a
relationship; i.e., relate a table to graph,
description and symbolic form.
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Generalize patterns using functions or
relationships (linear, quadratic and
exponential), and freely translate among
tabular, graphical and symbolic
representation.
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Extend the uses of variables to include
covariants where y depends on x.
Use physical models to add and subtract
monomials and polynomials, and to
multiply a polynomial by a monomial.
Use symbolic algebra (equations and
inequalities), graphs and tables to
represent situations and solve problems.
Write, simplify and evaluate algebraic
expressions (including formulas) to
generalize situations and solve problems.
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Use formulas to solve problems involving
exponential growth and decay.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide
monomials and polynomials (division of
polynomials by monomials only).
Simplify rational expressions by
eliminating common factors and applying
properties of integer exponents.
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BENCHMARK
A. Generalize and explain patterns and
sequences in order to find the next term and the
nth term
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Define function formally and with f(x)
notation.
Describe and compare characteristics of
the following families of functions:
square root, cubic, absolute value and
basic trigonometric functions; e.g.,
general shape, possible number of roots,
domain and range.
B. Identify and classify functions as linear or
nonlinear, and contrast their properties using
tables, graphs or equations
C. Translate information from one
representation (words, table, graph or
equations) to another representation of a
relation or function
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Solve equations and formulas for a
specified variable; e.g., express the base
of a triangle in terms of the area and
height.
Use algebraic representations and
functions to describe and generalize
geometric properties and relationships.
Solve simple linear and nonlinear
equations and inequalities having square
roots as coefficients and solutions.
Solve equations and inequalities having
rational expressions as coefficients and
solutions.
D. Use algebraic representations, such as
tables, graphs, expressions, functions and
inequalities, to model and solve problem
situations
Mathematics 8-10
Patterns, Functions and Algebra Standard
Students use patterns, relations and functions to model, represent and analyze problem situations that involve
variable quantities. Students analyze, model and solve problems using various representations such as tables,
graphs and equations
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Describe the relationship between the
graph of a line and its equation, including
being able to explain the meaning of
slope as a constant rate of change and yintercept in real-world problems.
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Use symbolic algebra (equations and
inequalities), graphs and tables to
represent situations and solve problems.
Solve linear equations and inequalities
graphically, symbolically and using
technology.
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Solve simple quadratic equations
graphically.
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Solve 2 by 2 systems of linear equations
graphically and by simple substitution.
Interpret the meaning of the solution of a
2 by 2 system of equations; i.e., point,
line, no solution.
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E. Analyze and compare functions and their
graphs using attributes, such as rates of change,
intercepts and zeros
Demonstrate the relationship among zeros
of a function, roots of equations, and
solutions of equations graphically and in
words.
Describe and compare characteristics of
the following families of functions:
linear, quadratic and exponential
functions; e.g., general shape, number of
roots, domain, range, rate of change,
maximum or minimum
Write and use equivalent forms of
equations and inequalities in problem
situations; e.g., changing a linear
equations to the slope-intercept form.
Find linear equations that represent lines
that pass through a given set of ordered
pairs, and find linear equations that
represent lines parallel or perpendicular to
a given line through a specific point.
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Solve real-world problems that can be
modeled using linear, quadratic,
exponential or square root functions.
F. Solve and graph linear equations and
inequalities
Solve quadratic equations with real roots
by factoring, graphing, using the
quadratic formula and with technology.
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Graph the quadratic relationship that
defines circles.
Solve real-world problems that can be
modeled using linear, quadratic,
exponential or square root functions
G. Solve quadratic equations with real roots by
graphing, formula and factoring
Solve and interpret the meaning of 2 by 2
systems of linear equations graphically,
by substitution and by elimination, with
and without technology.
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Solve systems of linear inequalities.
Solve real-world problems that can be
modeled, using systems of linear
equations and inequalities.
H. Solve systems of linear equations involving
two variables graphically and symbolically
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Mathematics 8-10
Patterns, Functions and Algebra Standard
Students use patterns, relations and functions to model, represent and analyze problem situations that involve
variable quantities. Students analyze, model and solve problems using various representations such as tables,
graphs and equations
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Differentiate and explain types of changes
in mathematical relationships, such as
linear vs. nonlinear, continuous vs.
noncontinuous, direct variation vs.
inverse variation.
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Compute and interpret slope, midpoint
and distance given a set of ordered pairs.
Describe and compare how changes in an
equation affects the related graphs; e.g.,
for a linear equations changing the
coefficient of x affects the slope and
changing the constant affects the
intercepts.
Use graphing calculators or computers to
analyze change; e.g., interest
compounded over time as a nonlinear
growth pattern.
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Describe how a change in the value of a
constant in a linear or quadratic equation
affects the related graphs.
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BENCHMARK
I. Model and solve problem situations
involving direct and inverse variation
Model and solve problems involving
direct and inverse variation using
proportional reasoning.
Describe the relationship between slope
and the graph of a direct variation and
inverse variation.
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Recognize and explain that the slopes of
parallel lines are equal and the slopes of
perpendicular lines are negative
reciprocals.
Describe the relationship between slope
of a line through the origin and the
tangent function of the angle created by
the line and the positive x-axis.
J. Describe and interpret rates of change from
graphical and numerical data
Mathematics 8-10
Data Analysis and Probability Standard
Students pose questions and collect, organize, represent, interpret and analyze data to answer those questions. Students develop and
evaluate inferences, predictions and arguments that are based on data.
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Use, create and interpret scatterplots and
other types of graphs as appropriate.
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Classify data as univariate (single
variable) or bivariate (two variables) and
as quantitative (measurement) or
qualitative (categorical) data.
Create a scatterplot for a set of bivariate
data, sketch the line of best fit, and
interpret the slope of the line of best fit.
Analyze and interpret frequency
distributions based on spread, symmetry,
skewness, clusters and outliers.
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Represent and analyze bivariate data
using appropriate graphical displays
(scatterplots parallel box-and-whisker
plots, histograms with more than one set
of data, tables, charts, spreadsheets) with
and without technology.
Display bivariate data where at least one
variable is categorical.
Identify outliers on a data display; e.g.,
use interquartile range to identify outliers
on a box-and-whisker plot.
Interpret the relationship between two
variables using multiple graphical
displays and statistical measures; e.g.,
scatterplots, parallel box-and-whisker
plots, and measures of center and spread.
B. Evaluate different graphical representations
of the same data to determine which is the most
appropriate representation for an identified
purpose
Evaluate different graphical
representations of the same data to
determine which is the most appropriate
representation for an identified purpose;
e.g., line graph for change over time,
circle graph for part-to-whole
comparison, scatterplot for relationship
between two variants.
Differentiate between discrete and
continuous data and appropriate ways to
represent each.
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Explain the mean’s sensitivity to
extremes and its use in comparison with
the median and mode.
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Describe measures of center and the
range verbally, graphically and
algebraically.
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Compare two sets of data using measures
of center (mean, mode, median) and
measures of spread (range, quartiles,
interquartile range, percentiles).
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Interpret the relationship between two
variables using multiple graphical
displays and statistical measures; e.g.,
scatterplots, parallel box-and-whisker
plots, and measures of center and spread.
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BENCHMARK
A. Create, interpret and use graphical displays
and statistical measure to describe data; e.g.,
box-and-whisker plots, histograms, scatterplots,
measures of center and variability.
C. Compare the characteristics of the mean,
median and mode for a given set of data, and
explain which measure of center best represents
the data
D. Find, use and interpret measures of center
and spread, such as mean and quartiles, and use
those measures to compare and draw
conclusions about sets of data
Mathematics 8-10
Data Analysis and Probability Standard
Students pose questions and collect, organize, represent, interpret and analyze data to answer those questions. Students develop and
evaluate inferences, predictions and arguments that are based on data.
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Describe how the relative size of a sample
compared to the target population affects
the validity of predictions.
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Describe and compare various types of
studies (survey, observation, experiment),
and identify possible misuses of statistical
data.
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Make conjectures about possible
relationship in a scatterplot and
approximate line of best fit.
Construct convincing arguments based on
analysis of data and interpretation of
graphs.
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Make inferences about relationships in
bivariant data, and recognize the
difference between evidence of
relationship (correlation) and causation.
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Identify different ways of selecting
samples, such as survey response, random
sample, representative sample and
convenience sample.
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Describe characteristics and limitations of
sampling methods, and analyze the
effects of random versus biased sampling;
e.g., determine and justify whether the
sample is likely to be representative of the
population.
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Calculate the number of possible
outcomes for a situation, recognizing and
accounting for when items may occur
more than once or when order is
important.
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Use counting techniques and the
Fundamental Counting principle to
determine the total number of possible
outcomes for mathematical situations.
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E. Evaluate the validity of claims and
predictions that are based on data by examining
the appropriateness of the data collection and
analysis
F. Construct convincing arguments based on
analysis of data and interpretation of graphs
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Provide examples and explain how a
statistic may or may not be an attribute of
the entire population; e.g., intentional or
unintentional bias may be present.
G. Describe sampling methods and analyze the
effects of method chosen on how well the
resulting sample represents the population
H. Use counting techniques such as
permutations and combinations, to determine
the total number of options and possible
outcomes
Mathematics 8-10
Data Analysis and Probability Standard
Students pose questions and collect, organize, represent, interpret and analyze data to answer those questions. Students develop and
evaluate inferences, predictions and arguments that are based on data.
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Identify different ways of selecting
samples, such as survey response, random
sample, representative sample and
convenience sample.
Describe how the relative size of a sample
compared to the target population affects
the validity of predictions.
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Describe, create and analyze a sample
space and use it to calculate probability.
Demonstrate an understanding that the
probability of either of two disjoint events
occurring can be found by adding the
probabilities for each and that the
probability of one independ3ent event
following another can be found by
multiplying the probabilities.
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Identify situations involving independent
and dependent events, and explain
differences between, and common
misconceptions about, probabilities
associated with those events.
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Model problems dealing with uncertainty
with area models (geometric probability).
J. Compute probabilities of compound events,
independent events, and simple dependent
events
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Use theoretical and experimental
probability, including simulations or
random numbers, to estimate probabilities
and to solve problems dealing with
uncertainty; e.g., compound events,
independent events, simple dependent
events.
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Differentiate and explain the relationship
between the probability of an event and
the odds of an event, and compute one
given the other.
K. Make predictions based on theoretical
probabilities and experimental results
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I. Design an experiment to test a theoretical
probability, and record and explain results.