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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: Algebra I
The Indiana Academic Standards for Mathematics include standards for students in Algebra I.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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