United Independent School District

TAKS Alt Activities and Assessment

For 2006-07 Essence Statements

Exit Level - Math

TAKS Objective TEKS Knowledge and Skills Statement Essence Statement

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and attributes of functions. (A.2) Foundations for functions. The student uses the properties and attributes of functions. Understands properties and attributes of functions.

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving. (8.14) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 8 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. Uses mathematics to solve everyday problems.

Dimensionality and the geometry of location. The student analyzes the relationships between three-dimensional geometric figures and related two-dimensional representations to solve problems. Uses geometric representations to solve problems.

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and uses of measurement and similarity. (G.8) Congruence and Geometry of size. The student uses tools to determine measurements of geometric figures and extends measurement concepts to find parameter, area, and volume in problem situations. Uses tools to solve measuring problems

(8.13) Probability and Statistics. The student evaluates predictions and conclusions based on statistical data. Recognizes valid and invalid conclusions.

TAKS Objective	TEKS Knowledge and Skills Statement	Essence Statement
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties and attributes of functions.	(A.2) Foundations for functions. The student uses the properties and attributes of functions.	Understands properties and attributes of functions.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving.	(8.14) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 8 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school.	Uses mathematics to solve everyday problems.
	Dimensionality and the geometry of location. The student analyzes the relationships between three-dimensional geometric figures and related two-dimensional representations to solve problems.	Uses geometric representations to solve problems.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and uses of measurement and similarity.	(G.8) Congruence and Geometry of size. The student uses tools to determine measurements of geometric figures and extends measurement concepts to find parameter, area, and volume in problem situations.	Uses tools to solve measuring problems
	(8.13) Probability and Statistics. The student evaluates predictions and conclusions based on statistical data.	Recognizes valid and invalid conclusions.