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“Power Standards”
Mathematics-Grade 3
ESLR-Interpret, manipulate and synthesize information
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Number Sense
Algebra and
Functions
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Count, read and write whole numbers to 10,000
Compare and order whole numbers to 10,000 using <, =, >
Identify the place value for each digit in numbers to 10,000
Use expanded notation to represent numbers
Memorize multiplication table for numbers between 1 and 10
Find the sum and difference of whole numbers up to 10,000
Use the inverse relationship of multiplication and division to solve problems
Multiply and divide one-digit numbers by multi-digit numbers
Compare, add, and subtract simple fractions
Represent relationships of quantities in the form of mathematical expressions,
equations, or inequalities
Recognize and use the commutative and associative properties of multiplication
Solve simple problems involving the relationship between two quantities (e.g., find
the total cost of multiple items given the cost per unit).
Tells time to the minute (analog)
Counts change and uses money to $10
Identify, classify and describe polygons
Find the perimeter of a polygon
Determine the area and volume of solid figures by using manipulatives
Identify the attributes of triangles and quadrilaterals
Record the possible outcomes for a simple random event
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Use strategies, skills and concepts in finding solutions
Use pictures, models, graphs and charts to solve problems
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Measurement and
Geometry
Statistics, Data,
Analysis and
Probability
Mathematical
Reasoning
ACCESS
“Power Standards”
Mathematics-Grade 4
ESLR-Interpret, manipulate and synthesize information
Strand
Number Sense
Algebra and
Functions
Measurement and
Geometry
Statistics, Data,
Analysis and
Probability
Mathematical
Reasoning
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Read and write whole numbers to the millions
Order and compare whole numbers to 9,999 and decimals to two places
Round whole numbers through the millions (up to 1000,000)
Use concepts of negative numbers (number line, temperature, etc.)
Describe and compare simple fractions and decimals
Add, subtract, multiply and divide multi-digit whole numbers
Add and subtract simple decimals
Factor small whole numbers
Interpret and evaluate mathematical expressions with parentheses
Know how to manipulate equations
Use two dimensional coordinate grids to represent points and graph lines and simple
figures
Understand perimeter and area
Identify and define plane and solid geometric objects
Count and trade coins and bills
Identify elapsed time
Predict why some outcomes are more certain, likely or impossible
Organize, represent and interpret data
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Use strategies, skills and concepts in finding solutions
Use pictures, models, graphs and charts to solve problems
Make decisions about how to approach problems
ACCESS
“Power Standards”
Mathematics-Grade 5
ESLR-Interpret, manipulate and synthesize information
Strand
Number Sense
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Algebra and
Functions
Measurement and
Geometry
Statistics, Data,
Analysis and
Probability
Mathematical
Reasoning
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Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers and decimals (money)
Know multiplication and division facts up to 12
Identify and represent on a number line decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, positive
and negative numbers
Identify least common multiple or greatest common factor of 2 numbers
Solve problems with multiple operations in context
Interpret percents as part of a hundred, find decimal and percent equivalents for
common fractions, and compute a given percent of a whole number
Solve simple problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed
numbers
Solve for x in simple, one-step equations
Identify and graph ordered pairs on a coordinate plane
Compute the volume and area of simple objects
Measure length, and convert between units of the same system
Calculate perimeter
Write ordered pairs correctly
Identify and interpret the meaning of ordered pairs on a graph
Know the difference between mean, median and mode
Use strategies, skills and concepts in finding solutions
Use grids, tables, graphs, and charts to record and analyze data
Make decisions about how to solve problems
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“Power Standards”
Mathematics-Grade 6
ESLR-Interpret, manipulate and synthesize information
Strand
Number Sense
Algebra and
Functions
Measurement and
Geometry
Statistics, Data,
Analysis and
Probability
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Mathematical
Reasoning
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Add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive fractions
Interpret and use ratios in different contexts
Use proportions to solve problems
Calculate given percentages of quantities and solve problems involving discounts
Determine least common multiple, and greatest common devisor of whole numbers
Multiply and divide fractions, decimals: money and percents
Identify place value and a number that is plus or minus 1000
Add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative integers
Understand, solve, and write simple one-variable equations
Use tables, graphs, and rules to solve problems involving rates and proportion
Identify a solution sentence equivalent to a problem
Understand the concept of a constant such as 
Know the formula for the circumference and area of a circle
Determine measurements indirectly from scale drawings
Convert units for within the same system
Identify angles as vertical, adjacent, complementary, or supplementary
Compute the mean, median and mode of data sets
Use data samples of a population and describe the characteristics and limitations of
the samples
Identify claims based on statistical data and evaluate the validity of a statistical
claim
Represent all possible outcomes for compound events in an organized way
Represent probabilities as ratios, proportions, decimals, and percentages; verify that
they’re reasonable; know that 1-P is the probability of an event not occurring
Use strategies, skills and concepts in finding solutions
Determine when and how to break a problem into simpler parts
Make decisions about how to approach problems
Items in italics are recommended standards for the CAHSEE
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“Power Standards”
Mathematics-Grade 7-8
ESLR-Interpret, manipulate and synthesize information
Strand
Number Sense
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Algebra and
Functions
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Measurement and
Geometry
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Mathematical
Reasoning
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Algebra 1
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Students know the properties of, and compute with, rational numbers expressed in a
variety of forms
Solve problems that involve discounts, markups, commissions, and profit; compute
simple and compound interest
Students express quantitative relationships by using algebraic terminology,
expressions, equations, inequalities, and graph:
Use variables and appropriate operations to write an expression, an equation, an
inequality, or a system of equations or inequalities that represents a verbal
description (e.g., three less than a number, half as large as area A).
Represent quantitative relationships graphically and interpret the meaning of a
specific part of a graph in the situation represented by the graph.
Students chose appropriate units of measure and use ratios to convert within and
between measurement systems to solve problems
Compare weights, capacities, geometric measures, times, and temperatures within
and between measurement systems (e.g., miles per hour and feet per second, cubic
inches to cubic centimeters).
Students compute the perimeter, area, and volume of common geometric objects and
use the results to find measures of less common objects. They know how perimeter,
area and volume are affected by changes of scale.
Compute the length of the perimeter, the surface area of the faces, and the volume of
a three-dimensional object built from rectangular solids. Understand that when the
lengths of all dimensions are multiplies by a scale factor, the surface area is
multiplied by the square of the scale factor and volume is multiplied by the cube of
the scale factor
Students make decisions about how to approach problems
Analyze problems by identifying relationships, distinguishing relevant from
irrelevant information, identifying missing information, sequencing and prioritizing
information, and observing patterns
Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide monomials as polynomials. Students
solve multistep problems, including word problems, by using these techniques
Students apply algebraic techniques to solve rate problems, work problems, and
percent mixture problems
Note: Stems in italics are recommended standards for the CAHSEE