| Mathematics
The ISTEP+ assessment measures the academic performance of students in Mathematics.
The Indiana Academic Standards provide educators and administrators with a complete set of Indiana's K-12 academic standards for Mathematics. Schools should work to align curriculum instruction and classroom assessment with the new standards. While the standards set expectations for student learning they do not prescribe how the standards should be taught.
Teachers should use their skills, experience, talents, and resources to design classroom lessons to meet the individual needs of their students. With these new academic standards in place students in Indiana will be well equipped with the skills and knowledge to prepare them for the future.
IN: Grade 8
The ISTEP+ assesses the academic performance of students in Mathematics at grade 8.
The Indiana Academic Standards for Mathematics include standards for students in eighth grade.
Algebraic Concepts
The Algebraic Concepts Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on algebraic equations and operations. Students explore the symbolic nature of algebraic concepts by identifying and extending patterns in algebra, by following algebraic procedures, and by proving theorems with properties.
Data Interpretation
The Data Interpretation Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on the study and use of graphical forms. Students collect and classify data, organize and display data, use logical reasoning, and problem solving.
Fractions
The Fractions Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on number sense and operations with fractions. Students compare and order fractions, study fraction parts, estimate with fractions, reason using fractions, and problem solve using fractions.
Functions
The Functions Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and circular functions.
Geometry
The Geometry Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring geometric concepts from multiple perspectives. Students study properties and construction of figures, proofs and theorems, history of geometry, transformations, logic, and problem solving.
Integers
The Integers Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on number sense and operations with integers. Students compare integers, perform operations with integers, convert integers to other number forms, use manipulatives to demonstrate integers, and solve problems with integers in real world contexts.
Mathematics Processes
The Mathematics Processes Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on mathematical connections. Students communicate and model concepts and procedures.
Measurement
The Measurement Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on measurement concepts, applications, and analysis. Students study length, area, circumference, perimeter, volume, weight, formulas, distance, calendar, money, tools, accuracy, units, constructions, patterns, and problem solving.
Number Theory
The Number Theory Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on manipulating number forms and classifications. Students make connections between number forms and their real world applications.
Numeration
The Numeration Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on exploring ordinality, identifying and extending number patterns, comparing numbers, and demonstrating number relationships.
Percents
The Percent Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on the concepts of percent. Students perform operations with percents, convert percents to other number forms, use manipulatives to demonstrate percents, and solve problems with percents in real world contexts.
Perspective/Role in Society
The Perspective/Role in Society Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on real world mathematics. Students study the mathematics of society and the role of mathematics in personal finance and careers.
Probability/Statistics
The Probability/Statistics Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on data analysis and probability concepts. Students collect, analyze, and make sense of real world data (including overlapping data, inconclusive data, etc.).
Problem Solving
The Problem Solving Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on analyzing problems, evaluating solutions, exploring problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
Rational and Irrational Numbers
The Rational and Irrational Numbers Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on number concepts. Students manipulate, compare, and perform operations with rational and irrational numbers.
Real Numbers and the Coordinate Plane
The Real Numbers and the Coordinate Plane Unit includes Competencies/Objectives which focus on graphing concepts. Students graph equations and make connections between algebraic concepts and their geometric correspondences.
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