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Mathematical process standards
- 1.
The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understandingS.9-12.1
- (A)
apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplaceS.9-12.1.A
- (B)
use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solutionS.9-12.1.B
- (C)
select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problemsS.9-12.1.C
- (D)
communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriateS.9-12.1.D
- (E)
create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideasS.9-12.1.E
- (F)
analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideasS.9-12.1.F
- (G)
display, explain, or justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communicationS.9-12.1.G
Statistical process sampling and experimentation
- 2.
The student applies mathematical processes to apply understandings about statistical studies, surveys, and experiments to design and conduct a study and use graphical, numerical, and analytical techniques to communicate the results of the studyS.9-12.2
- (A)
compare and contrast the benefits of different sampling techniques, including random sampling and convenience sampling methodsS.9-12.2.A
- (B)
distinguish among observational studies, surveys, and experimentsS.9-12.2.B
- (C)
analyze generalizations made from observational studies, surveys, and experimentsS.9-12.2.C
- (D)
distinguish between sample statistics and population parametersS.9-12.2.D
- (E)
formulate a meaningful question, determine the data needed to answer the question, gather the appropriate data, analyze the data, and draw reasonable conclusionsS.9-12.2.E
- (F)
communicate methods used, analyses conducted, and conclusions drawn for a data-analysis project through the use of one or more of the following: a written report, a visual display, an oral report, or a multi-media presentationS.9-12.2.F
- (G)
critically analyze published findings for appropriateness of study design implemented, sampling methods used, or the statistics appliedS.9-12.2.G
Variability
- 3.
The student applies the mathematical process standards when describing and modeling variabilityS.9-12.3
- (A)
distinguish between mathematical models and statistical modelsS.9-12.3.A
- (B)
construct a statistical model to describe variability around the structure of a mathematical model for a given situationS.9-12.3.B
- (C)
distinguish among different sources of variability, including measurement, natural, induced, and sampling variabilityS.9-12.3.C
- (D)
describe and model variability using population and sampling distributionsS.9-12.3.D
Categorical and quantitative data
- 4.
The student applies the mathematical process standards to represent and analyze both categorical and quantitative dataS.9-12.4
- (A)
distinguish between categorical and quantitative dataS.9-12.4.A
- (B)
represent and summarize data and justify the representationS.9-12.4.B
- (C)
analyze the distribution characteristics of quantitative data, including determining the possible existence and impact of outliersS.9-12.4.C
- (D)
compare and contrast different graphical or visual representations given the same data setS.9-12.4.D
- (E)
compare and contrast meaningful information derived from summary statistics given a data setS.9-12.4.E
- (F)
analyze categorical data, including determining marginal and conditional distributions, using two-way tablesS.9-12.4.F
Probability and random variables
- 5.
The student applies the mathematical process standards to connect probability and statisticsS.9-12.5
- (A)
determine probabilities, including the use of a two-way tableS.9-12.5.A
- (B)
describe the relationship between theoretical and empirical probabilities using the Law of Large NumbersS.9-12.5.B
- (C)
construct a distribution based on a technology-generated simulation or collected samples for a discrete random variableS.9-12.5.C
- (D)
compare statistical measures such as sample mean and standard deviation from a technology-simulated sampling distribution to the theoretical sampling distributionS.9-12.5.D
Inference
- 6.
The student applies the mathematical process standards to make inferences and justify conclusions from statistical studiesS.9-12.6
- (A)
explain how a sample statistic and a confidence level are used in the construction of a confidence intervalS.9-12.6.A
- (B)
explain how changes in the sample size, confidence level, and standard deviation affect the margin of error of a confidence intervalS.9-12.6.B
- (C)
calculate a confidence interval for the mean of a normally distributed population with a known standard deviationS.9-12.6.C
- (D)
calculate a confidence interval for a population proportionS.9-12.6.D
- (E)
interpret confidence intervals for a population parameter, including confidence intervals from media or statistical reportsS.9-12.6.E
- (F)
explain how a sample statistic provides evidence against a claim about a population parameter when using a hypothesis testS.9-12.6.F
- (G)
construct null and alternative hypothesis statements about a population parameterS.9-12.6.G
- (H)
explain the meaning of the p-value in relation to the significance level in providing evidence to reject or fail to reject the null hypothesis in the context of the situationS.9-12.6.H
- (I)
interpret the results of a hypothesis test using technology-generated results such as large sample tests for proportion, mean, difference between two proportions, and difference between two independent meansS.9-12.6.I
- (J)
describe the potential impact of Type I and Type II ErrorsS.9-12.6.J
Bivariate data
- 7.
The student applies the mathematical process standards to analyze relationships among bivariate quantitative dataS.9-12.7
- (A)
analyze scatterplots for patterns, linearity, outliers, and influential pointsS.9-12.7.A
- (B)
transform a linear parent function to determine a line of best fitS.9-12.7.B
- (C)
compare different linear models for the same set of data to determine best fit, including discussions about errorS.9-12.7.C
- (D)
compare different methods for determining best fit, including median-median and absolute valueS.9-12.7.D
- (E)
describe the relationship between influential points and lines of best fit using dynamic graphing technologyS.9-12.7.E
- (F)
identify and interpret the reasonableness of attributes of lines of best fit within the context, including slope and y-interceptS.9-12.7.F
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
- When were these standards adopted?
- 2015
- Where can I read the official document?
- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics: Statistics
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