Students demonstrate increasingly complex understanding of number sense. 

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    Number and Quantity

    1. 1

      Determine the value of a quantity that is squared or cubed.EE.N-RN.1

      1. H

        The student can extend or describe a number pattern involving doubling, including determining the value of a quantity that is squared to solve a problem.EE.N-RN.H.1

      2. M

        The student can select appropriate numbers and/or quantities to solve problems. Quantities limited to no more than 50. EE.N-RN.M.1

      3. L

        The student can select appropriate numbers and/or quantities to solve problems. Quantities limited to no more than 5.EE.N-RN.L.1

Students demonstrate increasingly complex spatial reasoning and understanding of geometric principles. 

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    Geometry

    1. 6-8

      Identify corresponding congruent and similar parts of shapes.EE.G-CO.6-8

      1. H

        The student can identify corresponding congruent angles in two similar triangles.EE.G-CO.H.6-8

      2. M

        The student can identify corresponding sides in similar shapes when presented in context. EE.G-CO.M.6-8

      3. L

        The student can determine which of two similar shapes or objects is bigger or smaller.EE.G-CO.L.6-8

Students demonstrate increasingly complex understanding of measurement, data and analytic procedures. 

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    Statistics and Probability

    1. 3

      Interpret general trends on a graph or chart.EE.S-ID.3

      1. H

        The student can solve problems, describe trends, or make predictions based on data in tables, charts, or graphs.EE.S-ID.H.3

      2. M

        The student can use a graph or scatter plot to determine a trend using informal language (e.g., increasing, decreasing).EE.S-ID.M.3

      3. L

        The student can sort given data into two groups.EE.S-ID.L.3

    2. 1-2

      Determine the likelihood of an event occurring when the outcomes are equally likely to occur.EE.S-IC.1-2

Students solve increasingly complex mathematical problems, making productive use of algebra and functions.

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    Algebra

    1. 4

      Determine the successive term in a geometric sequence given the common ratio. EE.A-SSE.4

      1. H

        The student can describe or extend a simple geometric sequence. EE.A-SSE.H.4

      2. M

        The student can recognize a ratio relationship of 2:1 or 1:2 (e.g., 2 circles to 1 square).EE.A-SSE.M.4

      3. L

        The student can recognize double the quantity of an item with a total quantity up to 10.EE.A-SSE.L.4

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    Functions

    1. 1-3

      Use the concept of function to solve problems.EE.F-IF.1-3

      1. H

        The student can use a simple function table to solve a real-world problem.EE.F.IF.H.1-3

      2. M

        The student can identify what quantity of data is needed to answer a question, solve a problem, or complete a graph or table involving a fixed pattern.EE.F-IF.M.1-3

      3. L

        The student can identify which of 2 choices is needed to answer a question or solve a problem.EE.F-IF.L.1-3

    2. 6

      Construct graphs that represent linear functions with different rates of change and interpret which is faster/slower, higher/lower, etc.EE.F-IF.4-6

    3. 2

      Determine an arithmetic sequence with whole numbers when provided a recursive rule.EE.F-BF.2

      1. H

        The student can extend or describe repeating number patterns or patterns found in daily life such as calendars and schedules.EE.F-BF.H.2

      2. M

        The student can order the days of the week or months of the year in the correct sequence, up to 7 consecutive days of the week and 12 consecutive months of the year. EE.F-BF.M.2

      3. L

        The student can use ordinal terms to identify position in a pattern or sequence (e.g., 1st, 2nd, 3rd, first, last).EE.F.BF.L.2

    4. 1-3

      Model a simple linear function such as y = mx to show that these functions increase by equal amounts over equal intervals.EE.F-LE.1-3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 11 and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR GRADES 11-12: MATHEMATICS