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Learning Standards Standards

What does a student learn in ?

Source: Florida B.E.S.T. Standards
Mastery Learning Standards
The required skills a student should display by the end of Grade 9.
Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning

  • Mathematical Thinking

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-algebra-1.1
    Algebra I

    The student actively participates in mathematics by analyzing problems, applying perseverance, and trying multiple approaches.

  • Modeling Real-World Situations

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-algebra-1.2
    Algebra I

    The student demonstrates understanding by representing real-world situations with mathematical models.

  • Complete Tasks with Fluency

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-algebra-1.3
    Algebra I

    The student completes tasks with fluency and demonstrates the use of efficient methods.

  • Engage in Discourse

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-algebra-1.4
    Algebra I

    The student engages in mathematical discourse with peers, asking and answering questions to clarify and build understanding.

  • Use Patterns and Structure

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-algebra-1.5
    Algebra I

    The student uses patterns and structure to make sense of and solve mathematical problems.

  • Assess Reasonableness

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-algebra-1.6
    Algebra I

    The student assesses the reasonableness of solutions, including rounding, estimation, and units, in context.

  • Apply Mathematics in Real-World Contexts

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-algebra-1.7
    Algebra I

    The student applies mathematics to real-world contexts to solve problems and to make decisions in and beyond the classroom.

  • Mathematical Thinking

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-geometry.1
    Geometry

    The student actively participates in mathematics by analyzing problems, applying perseverance, and trying multiple approaches.

  • Modeling Real-World Situations

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-geometry.2
    Geometry

    The student demonstrates understanding by representing real-world situations with mathematical models.

  • Complete Tasks with Fluency

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-geometry.3
    Geometry

    The student completes tasks with fluency and demonstrates the use of efficient methods.

  • Engage in Discourse

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-geometry.4
    Geometry

    The student engages in mathematical discourse with peers, asking and answering questions to clarify and build understanding.

  • Use Patterns and Structure

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-geometry.5
    Geometry

    The student uses patterns and structure to make sense of and solve mathematical problems.

  • Assess Reasonableness

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-geometry.6
    Geometry

    The student assesses the reasonableness of solutions, including rounding, estimation, and units, in context.

  • Apply Mathematics in Real-World Contexts

    FL-MATH.MTR.hs-geometry.7
    Geometry

    The student applies mathematics to real-world contexts to solve problems and to make decisions in and beyond the classroom.

Algebra I

  • Linear Equations

    FL-MATH.A1.hs-algebra-1.1
    Algebra I

    The student writes, solves, and graphs linear equations and inequalities to model real-world situations.

  • Systems

    FL-MATH.A1.hs-algebra-1.2
    Algebra I

    The student writes and solves systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables to represent and analyze problems.

  • Quadratic Functions

    FL-MATH.A1.hs-algebra-1.3
    Algebra I

    The student analyzes attributes of quadratic functions and uses them to model situations.

  • Exponential Functions

    FL-MATH.A1.hs-algebra-1.4
    Algebra I

    The student analyzes exponential functions and uses them to model growth and decay.

  • Polynomial Operations

    FL-MATH.A1.hs-algebra-1.5
    Algebra I

    The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and factors polynomials to solve problems.

Geometry

  • Foundations of Geometry

    FL-MATH.GEO.hs-geometry.1
    Geometry

    The student applies definitions, postulates, and theorems of points, lines, and planes to make and justify geometric arguments.

  • Transformations and Congruence

    FL-MATH.GEO.hs-geometry.2
    Geometry

    The student uses rigid transformations to explain congruence and to solve problems.

  • Similarity and Trigonometry

    FL-MATH.GEO.hs-geometry.3
    Geometry

    The student applies similarity transformations and trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving right triangles.

  • Two-Dimensional Figures

    FL-MATH.GEO.hs-geometry.4
    Geometry

    The student calculates area, perimeter, and properties of polygons and circles.

  • Three-Dimensional Figures

    FL-MATH.GEO.hs-geometry.5
    Geometry

    The student calculates surface area and volume of three-dimensional figures.

  • Coordinate Geometry

    FL-MATH.GEO.hs-geometry.6
    Geometry

    The student uses the coordinate plane to verify geometric relationships and to solve problems.

  • Probability

    FL-MATH.GEO.hs-geometry.7
    Geometry

    The student applies probability to compound events and uses geometric models to solve problems.

Assessments
The state tests students at this grade and subject take.
State Summative

B.E.S.T. EOC Algebra I

End-of-course exam taken at the completion of Algebra I, typically grade 8 or 9. Students must pass this EOC to graduate.

When given:
end-of-course
Frequency:
by course completion
Official source
State Summative

B.E.S.T. EOC Geometry

End-of-course exam in Geometry, typically grade 9 or 10.

When given:
end-of-course
Frequency:
by course completion
Official source