ModelingMD

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    Problem Solving: Students use appropriate mathematical models to solve problems involving everyday life, workplace, and society.

    1. 1

      Use mathematical models to:QR.MD.1

      1. 1

        Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a solution in context.QR.MD.1.1

      2. 2

        Identify when insufficient information is given to solve a problem.QR.MD.1.2

    2. 2

      Analyze mathematical models, describe limitations, and suggest improvements. QR.MD.2

    3. 3

      Use mathematical models created with spreadsheets or other tools to: QR.MD.3

      1. 1

        Estimate solutions for contextual questions.QR.MD.3.1

      2. 2

        Identify patterns.QR.MD.3.2

      3. 3

        Identify how changing parameters affect results.QR.MD.3.3

    4. 4

      Use mathematical models to make decisions about purchases. QR.MD.4

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    Bivariate Data Sets: Students use bivariate data sets to solve problems.

    1. 5

      Select models for a given set of bivariate data sets; justify the choice.QR.MD.5

    2. 6

      Represent and use mathematical models for bivariate data sets to answer questions, draw conclusions, and make decisions.QR.MD.6

Numerical ReasoningNR

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    Number, Ratio, & Probability: Students use number sense and proportional reasoning in real-world settings to make and communicate decisions in order to draw conclusions based on quantitative analysis. 

    1. 1

      Solve real-world problems and interpret results involving calculations with percentages, decimals, and fractions.QR.NR.1

      1. 1

        Problem types include: conversions, percent change (absolute vs relative), and percent of quantitiesQR.NR.1.1

    2. 2

      Use estimation in real-world situations. QR.NR.2

    3. 3

      Numeric and contextual benchmarks:QR.NR.3

      1. 1

        Identify appropriate numeric benchmarks for estimating calculations.QR.NR.3.1

      2. 2

        Identify appropriate contextual benchmarks to compare to other numbers.QR.NR.3.2

    4. 4

      Compare magnitudes of numbers in context in different forms. QR.NR.4

    5. 5

      Use dimensional analysis to solve problems involving multiple units of measurement. QR.NR.5

    6. 6

      Solve real-world problems requiring interpretation and comparison of various representations of rates and ratios.QR.NR.6

    7. 7

      Distinguish between proportional and non-proportional real-world situations; when appropriate, apply proportional reasoning. QR.NR.7

Statistics & Probability 

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    Statistical: Students draw conclusions, make decisions, and communicate based on understanding using statistical information. 

    1. 1

      Create charts, tables, and graphs of real-world data with and without technology.QR.SP.1

    2. 2

      Analyze and interpret charts, tables, and graphs using real-world data. QR.SP.2

    3. 3

      Compare and contrast charts, tables, and graphs using real-world data.QR.SP.3

    4. 4

      Analyze statistical information from studies, surveys, and polls to make informed judgements as to the validity of claims or conclusions.QR.SP.4

    5. 5

      Make decisions about data summarized numerically using measures of center:QR.SP.5

      1. 1

        Compare measures of center of two or more data sets.QR.SP.5.1

      2. 2

        Interpret the differences in context.QR.SP.5.2

      3. 3

        Justify the use of a chosen measure.QR.SP.5.3

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    Probabilities: Students apply probabilistic reasoning to draw conclusions, to make decisions, and to evaluate outcomes of decisions.

    1. 6

      Use probabilities to make and justify decisions about risks in everyday life.QR.SP.6

    2. 7

      Evaluate the validity of claims based on experimental and theoretical probabilities. QR.SP.7

    3. 8

      Apply rules of counting and probability to compute probabilities of compound real-world events: QR.SP.8

      1. 1

        Addition Rule of ProbabilityQR.SP.8.1

      2. 2

        Multiplication Rule of ProbabilityQR.SP.8.2

      3. 3

        Fundamental Counting Principle QR.SP.8.3

      4. 4

        Permutation and combinations QR.SP.8.4

      5. 5

        Visual representationsQR.SP.8.5

Personal Financial Literacy PF

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    Employment & Income: Students apply mathematics to make informed employment and income decisions.

    1. 1

      Represent and analyze mathematical models for various types of income.QR.PF.1

    2. 2

      Represent and analyze various types of income deductions and employment forms.QR.PF.2

    3. 3

      Analyze expenses to create a household budget utilizing food, shelter, transportation, utilities, insurance, savings, and other expenses.QR.PF.3

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    Investment: Students apply mathematics to make informed investment decisions.

    1. 4

      Analyze various investment instruments for:QR.PF.4

      1. 1

        PurposesQR.PF.4.1

      2. 2

        AdvantagesQR.PF.4.2

      3. 3

        DisadvantagesQR.PF.4.3

      4. 4

        RisksQR.PF.4.4

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    Credit & Debt: Students apply mathematics to make informed credit and debt decisions.

    1. 5

      Analyze the characteristics of various types of loans.QR.PF.5

    2. 6

      Apply appropriate models to determine the impact of the relationship among loan rates, the term of a loan, the principal amount of a loan, and payments. QR.PF.6

    3. 7

      Examine consumer protection, bankruptcy, and credit and debt management services for ways in which they affect household budgeting. QR.PF.7

Business Financial LiteracyBF

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    Business & Economics: Students understand the principles and mathematics in business as it applies to economics. 

    1. 1

      Use real-world data to determine how a product or service can be profitable in a community.QR.BF.1

    2. 2

      Determine fixed and variable expenses of running a business. QR.BF.2

    3. 3

      Calculate indices and solve problems using common indices:  QR.BF.3

      1. 1

        Consumer price indexQR.BF.3.1

      2. 2

        Cost of living indexQR.BF.3.2

      3. 3

        Determine what constitutes an indexQR.BF.3.3

    4. 4

      Analyze how stock market averages and indices are calculated with technology.QR.BF.4

    5. 5

      Research how inflation changes the value of the U.S. Dollar over time.QR.BF.5

    6. 6

      Prepare for employment by analyzing job skills.QR.BF.6

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
ARKANSAS MATHEMATICS STANDARDS

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