Correlation to National Mathematics Standards

Standard 1 Mathematics as Problem Solving

• develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems, with emphasis on multi-step and non-routine problems;
• verify and interpret results with respect to the original problem situation;
• generalize solutions and strategies to new problem situations;
• acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully.

Standard 2 Mathematics as Communication

• model situations using oral, written, concrete, pictorial, graphical and algebraic methods;
• reflect on and clarify thinking about mathematical ideas and situations.

Standard 3 Mathematical Connections

• explore problems and describe results using graphical, numerical, physical, algebraic and verbal mathematical models or representations;
• value the role of mathematics in our culture and society.

Standard 4 Number and Number Relationships

• understand, represent, and use numbers in a variety of equivalent forms in real world and mathematical problem situations;
• develop number sense for whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers and rational numbers;
• represent numerical relationships in ones and two dimensional graphs.

Standard 5 Number Systems and NumberTheory

• understand and appreciate the need for numbers beyond whole numbers;
• develop and apply number theory concepts in real world mathematical problem

Standard 6 Computation and Estimation

• compute with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers and rational numbers;
• develop, analyze and explain procedures for computation and techniques for estimating;
• select and use appropriate method for computing from among mental arithmetic, paper-and-pencil, calculator and computer methods;
• use estimation to check the reasonableness of results.

Standard 7 Patterns and Functions

• describe and represent relationships with tables, graphs and rules.

Standard 8 Algebra

• understand the concepts of variable, expression and equation;
• represent situations and number patterns with tables, graphs, verbal rules and equations, and explore the interrelationships of these representations;
• analyze tables and graphs to identify properties and relationships.

Standard 9 Statistics

• systematically collect, organize and describe data;
• construct, read, and interpret tables, charts and graphs;

Standard 10 Measurement

• extend understanding of the process of measurement;
• estimate, make and use - measurements to describe and compare phenomena;
• select appropriate and tools to measure the degree of accuracy required in a particular situation; ·
• extend understanding of the concepts of perimeter, area, volume, angle measure, capacity, and weight and mass. .