Algebra I
Expressions
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Polynomials, Roots, & Exponent Laws
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Students simplify algebraic and numerical expressions.A1.EX
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Add, subtract, and multiply polynomials; compare the system of polynomials to the system of integers when performing operations.A1.EX.1
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Simplify and perform operations with radical expressions without variables; rationalizing denominators should not include conjugates.A1.EX.2
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Simplify algebraic expressions using the laws of exponents.A1.EX.3
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Interpret the parts of expressions such as terms, factors, and coefficients in terms of a real-world context.A1.EX.4
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Functions
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Domain & Range, Function Notation
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Students understand the concept of a function, domain and range, and use function notation; students use function notation to solve problems.A1.FN1
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Explain that a function assigns each element in the domain to exactly one element in the range.A1.FN.1
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Use function notation to represent functions, understanding that if f is a function and x is an element of its domain, then f(x) represents the output of f corresponding to the input x.A1.FN.2
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Graph functions given in function notation, understanding that the graph contains the points (x,f(x)).A1.FN.3
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Evaluate functions expressed in function notation for one or more elements in their domains (inputs); use function notation to describe a contextual situation.A1.FN.4
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Construct & Compare
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Students construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems.A1.FN2
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Differentiate between real-world scenarios that can be modeled by exponential or linear functions by determining whether the relationship has a common difference or a common ratio.A1.FN.5
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Compare the growth pattern of exponential to linear or quadratic functions using graphs and tables and recognize how exponential growth exceeds other functions.A1.FN.6
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- FN2.
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Linear Functions, Equations, & Inequalities
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Create & Solve
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Students create and solve equations that model linear relationships.A1.LFE1
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Represent and solve real-world problems, using linear expressions, equations, and inequalities in one variable.A1.LFE.1
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Construct linear functions from arithmetic sequences with and without context.A1.LFE.2
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Solve linear formulas for a specified variable.A1.LFE.3
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Solve linear equations, linear inequalities, and absolute value equations in one variable, including those with rational number coefficients, and variables on both sides of the equal or inequality sign; solve them fluently, explaining the process used.A1.LFE.4
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Interpret Key Features
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Students interpret key features of equations that model linear relationships.A1.LFE2
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Determine the domain and range of linear functions in mathematical problems.A1.LFE.5
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Determine reasonable domain and range values of linear functions representing real-world situations, both continuous and discrete; interpret the solution as reasonable or unreasonable in context.A1.LFE.6
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Interpret the key features of a linear and absolute value functions that models a relationship between two quantities in a given context.A1.LFE.7
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Flexibly use different representations of a linear function, including graphs, tables, and equations.A1.LFE.8
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Calculate and interpret the rate of change of a linear function represented in a table, graph, or as an equation in context of real-world and mathematical problems.A1.LFE.9
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Translate among equivalent forms of equations for linear functions, including standard, point-slope, and slope-intercept forms; recognize that each form reveals key features in a given context.A1.LFE.10
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- LFE2.
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Systems of Equations & Inequalities
- LFE3.
Students solve systems of equations and inequalities.A1.LFE3
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Solve systems of linear equations by substitution, elimination, and graphing with and without a real-world context; understand that the solutions will be the same regardless of the method for solving.A1.LFE.11
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Solve a system of equations consisting of a linear equation and a quadratic equation in two variables graphically with the assistance of technology.A1.LFE.12
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Explain why a solution to the equation f(x) = g(x) is the x-coordinate where the y-coordinate of f(x) and g(x) are the same using graphs, tables, or approximations. Include cases where f(x) and/or g(x) are linear, quadratic, absolute value, and exponential.A1.LFE.13
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Solve linear inequalities and systems of linear inequalities in two variables by graphing.A1.LFE.14
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Graphing & Transformations
- LFE4.
Students graph linear functions, equations, and inequalities.A1.LFE4
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Write linear equations that model the relationship between two quantities and produce a graph of the equation.A1.LFE.15
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Graph linear functions expressed as an equation and show intercepts of the graph without technology.A1.LFE.16
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Graph absolute value functions expressed as an equation with and without technology, showing intercepts and end behavior.A1.LFE.17
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Graph and generalize the effect of transformations on linear and absolute value functions.<ul><li>Transformations include: stretches, compressions, vertical, and horizontal</li></ul>A1.LFE.18
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Given the graph of a linear function, explain the effects of the transformation from the parent function, y=x.A1.LFE.19
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- LFE4.
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Statistical Relationships
- LFE5.
Students explore linear statistical relationships.A1.LFE5
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Write linear functions that provide a reasonable fit to data and use them to make predictions, with and without technology; interpret the slope and y-intercept in context.A1.LFE.20
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Calculate, using technology, the correlation coefficient between two quantitative variables and interpret this quantity as a measure of the strength of the linear association.A1.LFE.21
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Compare and contrast correlation and causation in real-world problems.A1.LFE.22
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- LFE5.
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Quadratic Functions & Equations
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Create & Solve
- QFE1.
Students create and solve equations that model quadratic relationships.A1.QFE1
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Represent and solve real-world problems using quadratic expressions and equations in one variable.A1.QFE.1
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Write quadratic equations with real number solutions that model the relationship between two quantities and produce a graph of the equation.A1.QFE.2
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Solve quadratic equations with real number solutions, containing one variable, including those with variables on both sides of the equal sign. Equations should be solved by:<ul><li>Graphing,</li><li>Factoring (including perfect square trinomials and difference of squares binomials),</li><li>Using the quadratic formula,</li><li>Completing the square, or</li><li>Taking the square root.</li></ul>A1.QFE.3
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Interpret Key Features
- QFE2.
Students interpret key features of equations that model quadratic relationships.A1.QFE2
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Determine the domain and range of quadratic functions in mathematical problems.A1.QFE.4
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Determine reasonable domain and range values of quadratic functions representing real-world situations, both continuous and discrete; interpret the solution as reasonable or unreasonable in context.A1.QFE.5
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Interpret the key features of a quadratic function that models a relationship between two quantities in a given context.A1.QFE.6
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Flexibly use different representations of a quadratic function, including graphs, tables, and equations.A1.QFE.7
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Explain how each form of a quadratic expression (standard, factored, and vertex form) identifies different key attributes, using the different forms to interpret quantities in context.A1.QFE.8
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Use factoring and completing the square to create equivalent forms of quadratic functions to reveal key attributes.A1.QFE.9
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Graphing & Transformations
- QFE3.
Students graph quadratic functions and explore different transformations of f(x) = x².A1.QFE3
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Graph quadratic functions given as an equation or in function notation, labeling key attributes, without technology.A1.QFE.10
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Graph and describe the effect of transformations on quadratic functions.<ul><li>Transformations include: stretches, compressions, vertical, and horizontal</li></ul>A1.QFE.11
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Given the graph of a quadratic function, explain the effects of the transformation from the parent function, y = x².A1.QFE.12
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- QFE3.
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Statistical Relationships
- QFE4.
Students explore quadratic statistical relationships.A1.QFE4
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Write quadratic functions that provide a reasonable fit to data and use them to make predictions with technology.A1.QFE.13
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- QFE4.
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Exponential Functions & Equations
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Create & Solve
- EFE1.
Students create and solve problems that model exponential relationships.A1.EFE1
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Represent and solve real-world problems, using exponential equations in one variable.A1.EFE.1
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Represent real-world problems (growth, decay, and compound interest), using exponential equations.A1.EFE.2
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Construct exponential equations from geometric sequences with and without context.A1.EFE.3
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Interpret Key Features
- EFE2.
Students interpret key features of equations that model exponential relationships.A1.EFE2
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Determine the domain and range of exponential functions in mathematical problems.A1.EFE.4
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Determine reasonable domain and range values of exponential functions representing real-world situations, both continuous and discrete; interpret the solution as reasonable or unreasonable in context.A1.EFE.5
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Interpret the key features of an exponential function that models a relationship between two quantities in a given context.A1.EFE.6
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Flexibly use different representations of an exponential function, including graphs, tables, and equations.A1.EFE.7
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Interpret the quantities in an exponential equation in the context of a real-world problem, including growth, decay, and compound interest.A1.EFE.8
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Graphing
- EFE3.
Students graph exponential functions.A1.EFE3
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Graph exponential functions that model real-world problems (growth, decay, and compound interest), showing key attributes.A1.EFE.9
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- EFE3.
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Statistical Relationships
- EFE4.
Students explore exponential statistical relationships.A1.EFE4
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Write exponential functions that provide a reasonable fit to data and use them to make predictions with technology.A1.EFE.10
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- EFE4.
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Statistics & Probability
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Numerical Data
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Students summarize and describe distributions.A1.SP1
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Use box plots and histograms to determine the statistics appropriate to the shape of the data distribution; compare the center and spread of two or more data sets.A1.SP.1
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Interpret differences in shape, center, and spread in the context of the data sets, accounting for possible effects of extreme data points.A1.SP.2
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Bivariate Data
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Students will investigate patterns of association in bivariate data.A1.SP2
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Summarize data from two categorical variables in a frequency table; interpret relative frequencies in the context of the data, recognizing data trends and associations.A1.SP.3
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- SP2.
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Geometry
Right Triangles
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Special Right Triangles & Pythagorean Theorem
- RT1.
Students explore right triangles and apply the Pythagorean Theorem.G.RT1
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Apply the properties of special right triangles (30°-60°-90° and 45°-45°-90°) to solve real-world and mathematical problems.G.RT.1
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Prove and apply the Pythagorean Theorem and its converse.G.RT.2
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Trigonometry Ratios
- RT2.
Students apply trigonometric ratios to solve problems.G.RT2
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Explain how the definitions for trigonometric ratios are developed by similarity and how the side ratios in right triangles are properties of the angles in the triangle.G.RT.3
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Explain the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary angles and use them to solve problems.G.RT.4
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Determine the sine, cosine, and tangent ratios of acute angles given the side lengths of right triangles.G.RT.5
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Use trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, and tangent) to calculate missing side lengths and angle measures in a right triangle, including applications of angles of elevation and depression; include real-world and mathematical problems.G.RT.6
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- RT2.
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Circles
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Circle Relationships
- CIR1.
Students explore and use circle relationships to solve problems.G.CIR1
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Apply the precise definition and standard geometric notation for a circle to understand geometric relationships.G.CIR.1
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Recognize and apply relationships between angles, radii, and chords, tangents, and secants including:<ul><li>The relationship between central, inscribed, and circumscribed angles,</li><li>Inscribed angles on a diameter are right angles,</li><li>The radius of a circle is perpendicular to the tangent where the radius intersects the circle, and</li><li>The relationship of angles and segments formed by chords, secants and/or tangents to a circle.</li></ul>G.CIR.2
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Use the proportional relationship between the measure of an arc length of a circle and the circumference of the circle to solve problems.G.CIR.3
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Use the proportional relationship between the measure of the area of a sector of a circle and the area of the circle to solve problems.G.CIR.4
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Explain why the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle work using dissection and informal limit arguments.G.CIR.5
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Equation of a Circle
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Students solve problems involving the equation of a circle.G.CIR2
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Write the equation of a circle, given the radius and center, where the center is at the origin or another point.G.CIR.6
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Identify the center and radius of a circle, given the equation of a circle, where the center is at the origin or another point.G.CIR.7
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Apply the equation of a circle to solve real-world problems.G.CIR.8
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- CIR2.
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Geometric Figures
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Three-Dimensional
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Students explore and solve problems involving three-dimensional figures.G.GF1
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Find the volume and surface area of complex three-dimensional figures composed of prisms, pyramids, cones, cylinders, and spheres.G.GF.1
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Use three-dimensional geometric figures and their measures to model real-world objects and solve problems.G.GF.2
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Explain why the formulas for the volume and surface area of a cylinder, pyramid, and cone work.G.GF.3
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Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine missing measurements in a three-dimensional figure.G.GF.4
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Identify the three-dimensional figure generated by rotating a two-dimensional figure.G.GF.5
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Two-Dimensional
- GF2.
Students explore and solve problems involving two-dimensional figures.G.GF2
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Apply theorems about quadrilaterals, including those involving angles, diagonals, and sides to solve problems.G.GF.6
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Prove that a given quadrilateral is a parallelogram, rhombus, rectangle, square, kite, or trapezoid, and apply these relationships to solve problems.G.GF.7
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Prove and apply theorems about triangles including:<ul><li>Angle-Sum Theorem,</li><li>Exterior Angle Theorem,</li><li>Isosceles Triangle Theorem and its converse,</li><li>Midsegment Theorem,</li><li>Proportionality Theorem,</li><li>Inequality Theorem and its converse, and</li><li>Geometric Mean Theorem.</li></ul>G.GF.8
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Calculate the perimeter of polygons when given the vertices, including using the distance formula.G.GF.9
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Calculate the area of triangles and rectangles when given the vertices, including using the distance formula and decomposing figures.G.GF.10
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Describe reflectional and rotational symmetry as they apply to a rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, or regular polygon.G.GF.11
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- GF2.
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Geometric Probability
- GF3.
Students determine probability in geometric contexts.G.GF3
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Calculate probabilities as a proportion of area in a geometric context.G.GF.12
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- GF3.
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Lines & Angles
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Define & Construct
- LA1.
Students use precise definitions and various construction tools to create geometric figures.G.LA1
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Use precise definitions and standard geometric notation for angles, perpendicular lines, parallel lines, and line segments based on the undefined notions of point, line, and distance along a line.G.LA.1
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Make formal geometric constructions with a variety of tools and methods including:<ul><li>Congruent segments and angles,</li><li>Segment and angle bisectors,</li><li>Perpendicular lines and perpendicular bisectors of a line segment,</li><li>Parallel lines, and</li><li>An equilateral triangle, a square, and a regular hexagon inscribed in a circle.</li></ul>G.LA.2
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Coordinate Geometry
- LA2.
Students reason about geometric figures using the coordinate plane.G.LA2
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Determine the point that cuts a line segment into a specified ratio on a number line and a coordinate plane, including finding the midpoint.G.LA.3
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Derive the distance and midpoint formulas and use the formulas, including the slope formula, to verify geometric relationships on a coordinate plane.G.LA.4
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Parallel & Perpendicular Lines
- LA3.
Students solve problems involving parallel and perpendicular lines.G.LA3
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Prove and apply slope criteria of parallel and perpendicular lines to solve problems.G.LA.5
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Write an equation of a line that is parallel or perpendicular to a given line and passing through a given point.G.LA.6
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Prove and apply theorems about lines and angles including:<ul><li>Vertical angles,</li><li>Angles formed by parallel lines cut by a transversal, and</li><li>Points on a perpendicular bisector.</li></ul>G.LA.7
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Transformations
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Coordinate Plane
- TRF1.
Students transform figures on the coordinate plane.G.TRF1
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Describe rotations, reflections, and translations as functions that take points in the coordinate plane as inputs and give other points as outputs; write in prime notation.G.TRF.1
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Compare transformations that preserve distance and angle (rotations, reflections, and translations) to those that do not (dilations) to develop definitions for congruence and similarity.G.TRF.2
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Plane
- TRF2.
Students transform figures and make geometric constructions.G.TRF2
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Apply understanding of angles, circles, perpendicular lines, parallel lines, and line segments to develop definitions for rotations, reflections, and translations.G.TRF.3
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Use geometric constructions to represent rotations, reflections, translations, and dilations in the plane with a variety of tools and methods.G.TRF.4
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Given two congruent figures, identify the sequence of transformations that maps one figure to another.G.TRF.5
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Similarities & Congruence
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Similarity
- SC1.
Students use similarity criteria to solve problems.G.SC1
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Given two figures, apply the definition of similarity in terms of a dilation to identify similar figures, proportional sides, and corresponding congruent angles.G.SC.1
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Develop and apply the criteria of similarity for triangles (AA~, SAS~, and SSS~) to solve problems and prove geometric relationships.G.SC.2
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Use transformations to prove all circles are similar.G.SC.3
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- SC1.
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Triangle Congruence
- SC2.
Students apply congruence criteria to solve problems.G.SC2
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Explain, using rigid motion transformations, why two triangles are congruent if and only if corresponding pairs of sides and corresponding pairs of angles are congruent.G.SC.4
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Develop and apply the criteria for triangle congruence (ASA, SAS, AAS, SSS, and HL) to solve problems and prove geometric relationships.G.SC.5
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Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2023
- Where can I read the official document?
- Arkansas Mathematics Standards
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