SENIOR MATHEMATICS BENCHMARKS

2004

1. Basic Arithmetic, Estimation, and Accurate Computations Benchmarks

Understand, represent, and use integers.

Understand, represent, and use rational numbers.

Understand and use fractions, decimals, and percents.

Perform computations accurately.

Estimate and judge reasonableness of results

2. Mathematical Reasoning and Problem Solving Benchmarks

Understand and use a variety of problem-solving skills.

Use reasoning skills to recognize problems and express them mathematically.

Apply appropriate technology and models to find solutions to problems.

3. Concepts and Principles of Measurement Benchmarks

Understand and use customary and metric units.

Apply concepts of rates and other derived or indirect measurements

Apply the concepts of ratios and proportions.

Perform error analysis

4. Concepts and Language of Algebra Benchmarks

Use algebraic symbolism as a tool to represent mathematical relationships.

Evaluate algebraic expressions.

Solve algebraic equations and inequalities.

Solve simple linear systems of equations or inequalities.

5. Concepts and Principles of Geometry Benchmarks

Apply concepts of size, shape, and special relationship.

Apply the geometry of right triangles.

Apply graphing in two dimensions.

6. Data Analysis, Probability, and Statistics Benchmarks

Understand data analysis.

Collect, organize, and display data.

Apply simple statistical measurements.

Understand basic concepts of probability.

Make predictions or decisions based on data.

7. Functions and Mathematical Models Benchmarks

Understand the concepts of functions.

Represent inequalities and functions in a variety of formats.

Apply functions to a variety of problems.