Grade 7 Math Outcomes
taken from Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for Mathematics
February 2001
Number Sense:
8.N.1 Represents, reads, and writes numbers through
quadrillions/quadrillionths in expanded notation, decimal notation,
and scientific notation; converts among fractions, decimals, and
percents; compares and orders rational numbers
8.N.2 Defines, compares, orders, and applies frequently used irrational
numbers (√2, π)
8.N.3 Uses proportional reasoning to solve problems on a variety of
topics
8.N.4 Represents numbers in scientific notation and uses them in
calculations;
correctly uses scientific notation key on calculator; articulates the
functional difference between scientific notation key and exponent
key
8.N.7* Extends the order of operations to include exponents and square
roots
8.N.9 Uses inverse relationships to solve problems and equations
8.N.10-12 Selects appropriate operation, estimates, and computes to solve
problems with rational numbers
Chooses appropriate tools from among mental math, paper &
pencil, calculator, or spreadsheet; uses function keys of scientific
calculator appropriately; uses spreadsheet to organize data, write
formulas, perform repetitive calculations, generate graphs
Patterns, Relationships, and Algebra:
8.P.1 Extends, represents, analyzes, and generalizes a pattern
8. P.2 Evaluates simple algebraic expressions
8. P.7* Sets up and solves linear equations and inequalities with one
variable
8.P.8 Explains and analyzes how a change in one dimension of a
(10.M.3) polygon/polyhedron results in a change in area/volume
Geometry:
8.G.1 Analyzes, applies, and explains the relationship between the
number of sides and the sums of the interior and exterior angles in
polygons
8.G.3 Identifies congruent angles in parallel lines- alternate
interior/exterior; vertical, corresponding
8. G.4 Uses the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems
8.G.7 identify characteristics of polygons & polyhedrons
8.G.8 Draws nets and prospective drawings of three dimensional objects
Measurement:
8.M.1 Selects and uses appropriate units of measurement or scale;
converts within system
8.M.3 Calculates the area of parallelograms, trapezoids, circles, and
combinations/parts of these; calculates the volume and surface
area of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres
8.M.4 Uses ratio and proportion to solve problems involving similar figures
and indirect measurement
Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability:
6.D.1 Determines mean, median, mode, range, quartiles
6.D.2 Selects and constructs an appropriate data display from among bar
8.D.2 (single, stacked, multiple), line (single, multiple), circle, stem & leaf,
box & whiskers
8.D.3 Interprets meaning of and uses mean, median, mode, range,
quartiles to support a position
6.D.4+ Articulates meaning of probability and odds, the difference between
experimental and theoretical probability; calculates the probability of
single event, independent and dependent events
8.D.4 Calculates the number of combinations/permutations using
diagrams, lists, or the Fundamental Counting Principle
Applies probability and combination concepts to solve problems
Accesses data from the Internet
*This standard may not be met entirely.
+This goes beyond the stated standard.