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  • = Denotes Benchmark Expectation

  • = Includes a Feedback Box

Benchmark Expectations. Several of the Expectations are prioritized as Benchmark Expectations because they are particularly important concepts and skills to be learned in this unit. Benchmark Expectations identify the concepts and skills that are central to the unit, are prerequisites for learning content in an upcoming unit, are the last significant opportunity for assessment in the curriculum or grade, or are concepts commonly associated with difficulties or misconceptions. These Expectations are marked with a red circle in the Key Assessment Opportunities Chart.

Feedback Boxes. Feedback Boxes are provided with several activities to report progress toward these Expectations. Look for the box ( ) on the Unit 1 Key Assessment Opportunities Chart. See Figure 2. In this unit, students will also get better acquainted with the Math Practices Expectations by discussing them in the context of a specific problem, receiving feedback, reviewing a peer’s work, and revising their own work.

Using Averages to Answer Questions
Check-In: Questions 2–5
Feedback Box		 Expectation Check
In		 Comments
Make a bar graph using numerical data. [Q# 3] E4
Find the median of a data set. [Q# 4] E5
Find the mode of a data set. [Q# 4] E6
Read a table or bar graph to find information about a data set. [Q# 2] E7
Model real-world situations with bar graphs. [Q# 3] E8
Make predictions and generalizations about a data set using a median and mode. [Q# 5] E9
Make predictions and generalizations about a data set using a data table and graph. [Q# 5] E10
Yes … Yes, but … No, but … No, …
MPE1. Know the problem. I read the problem carefully. I know the questions to answer and what information is important. [Q# 2]
MPE5. Show my work. I show or tell how I arrived at my answer so someone else can understand my thinking. [Q# 5]
MPE6. Use labels. I use labels to show what numbers mean. [Q# 3, 5]

Figure 2: Sample Feedback Box from Lesson 2

Key Assessment Opportunities Chart Print

L1SG Eyelets Lab Q# 8A and 9
Key Ideas in Unit 1

L1 SG

L1 TG

L2 SG

L3 SAB

L4 SAB

L4 TG

L5 SAB

L6 TG
Unit 1 Expectations

Math Content

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Content Expectations. The Expectations assessed in this unit focus on concepts of data and algebra. Because all Algebra Key Ideas arise from and are closely connected to ideas in the other content strands, Expectations related to algebra will also be listed under a second content strand. For example:

Data 1. Data Collection: Select, collect, and organize data to answer questions, solve problems and make predictions.

E1. Name variables in an investigation and list appropriate values for each. (Algebra 1)

The content section of the Unit 1 Key Assessment Opportunities Chart identifies some of the activities in the unit that are appropriate for assessing students' abilities with Expectations related to these algebra and data concepts.

Data 1

Data Collection: Select, collect, and organize data to answer questions, sole problems, and make predictions.

E1

 Name variables in an investigation and list appropriate values for each. (Algebra 1) [6.SP.1, 3.MD.3] [MP1, 2, 3]

E2

 Represent the variables and the procedures of an investigation with a drawing. [6.SP.1] [MP1, 2, 3, 5, 6]

Data 2

Data Representation: Select and create appropriate representations, including tables and graphs, for organizing, displaying, and analyzing data.

E3

 Make a bar graph using categorical data. (Algebra 2) [MP4]

E4

 Make a line plot or bar graph using numerical data. (Algebra 2) [5.MD.1] [MP4]

Data 3

Data Descriptions: Describe a data set by interpreting graphs, identifying patterns, and using statistical measures, e.g., average and range.

E5

 Find the median of a data set. [6.SP.5] [MP4]

E6

 Find the mode of a data set. [6.SP.5] [MP4]

E7

 Read a table, line plot, or bar graph to find information about a data set. (Algebra 4) [5.MD.1] [MP4, 7]

Data 4

Using Data: Apply relationships and patterns in data to solve problems, develop generalizations, and make predications.

E8

 Model real-world situations with tables, line plots, and bar graphs. (Algebra 4) [MP1, 2, 4, 5]

E9

 Make predictions and generalizations about a data set using a median and mode. (Algebra 4) [MP1, 2, 4, 5]

E10

 Make predictions and generalizations about a data set using a data table and graph. (Algebra 4) [MP2, 4, 5]

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Math Practices Expectations. Students use the Math Practices Expectations on the Math Practices page in the Student Guide Reference section to help them focus on practices related to both problem solving and communication. Students become more comfortable with these Expectations by reviewing them before, during, and after solving a problem and by deciding how well they are met in their work and the work of others.

The Math Practices section of the Unit 1 Key Assessment Opportunities Chart identifies activities in the unit that are appropriate for assessing students' use and development of the math practices related to problem-solving habits and communication skills. In this unit, students will focus on knowing the problem [MPE1] and showing their work [MPE5].
MPE1 Know the problem. I read the problem carefully. I know the questions to answer and what information is important. [MP1]
MPE2 Find a strategy. I choose good tools and an efficient strategy for solving the problem. [MP1, 5, 6]
MPE3 Check for reasonableness. I look back at my solution to see if my answer makes sense. If it does not, I try again.
MPE4 Check my calculations. If I make mistakes, I correct them.
MPE5 Show my work. I show or tell how I arrived at my answer so that someone else can understand my thinking. [MP3, 5, 6]
MPE6 Use labels. I use labels to show what numbers mean. [MP6]