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Develop a Curriculum Planning Worksheet:
These worksheets can assist educators in aligning curriculum and assessments. After reviewing the benchmarks, check the specific grade level benchmarks to be taught, then press 'Create Worksheet'. The resulting worksheet will list the selected grade level benchmarks along with the suggested vocabulary, information, and skills students need to master at that grade level.
 
To generate a worksheet select at least one benchmark below or select all.
 
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Standard 1: 
Understands and applies problem solving strategies
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Uses a variety of strategies to solve problems
. .a:  Applies problem solving strategies 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Justifies the process used to solve a numerical problem
. .a:  Justifies reasoning strategies 

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Standard 2: 
Understands and applies concepts of numbers and operations
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Describes the properties of numbers and number systems
. .a:  Applies counting rules 
. .b:  Uses number theory 
. .c:  Uses whole number place value to four-digit numbers 
. .d:  Compares and orders numbers 
. .e:  Represents numbers 
. .f:  Understands fraction concepts 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Understands the properties of operations
. .a:  Applies the properties of addition and subtraction 

. Interval Benchmark 3: Computes fluently and makes reasonable estimates
. .a:  Adds, subtracts, and multiplies whole numbers 
. .b:  Applies mental strategies to perform addition and subtraction 
. .c:  Uses estimation strategies 
. .d:  Solves addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems  

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Standard 3: 
Understands and applies concepts of measurement
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Understands measurable attributes and the process of measurement
. .a:  Compares and orders objects according to their measurable attributes 
. .b:  Applies the process of measurement 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Uses a variety of techniques for measurement
. .a:  Recognizes and writes money amounts 
. .b:  Describes time using familiar words 
. .c:  Uses instruments of measurement and units of measurement  
. .d:  Makes measurement estimates and checks for accuracy 

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Standard 4: 
Understands and applies properties of geometry
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Identifies similarities and differences between simple geometric shapes
. .a:  Uses attributes to describe plane and solid shapes 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Uses coordinate geometry to describe relationships
. .a:  Describes direction and distance on the coordinate plane 

. Interval Benchmark 3: Identifies transformations and symmetry
. .a:  Predicts the results of transformations 
. .b:  Describes various forms of symmetry 

. Interval Benchmark 4: Uses geometric reasoning to solve problems
. .a:  Uses different perspectives to describe the same structure 

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Standard 5: 
Understands and applies concepts of data analysis and probability
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Collects, organizes, and displays data to answer a question
. .a:  Gathers data to answer questions 
. .b:  Represents data to convey results 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Uses statistical methods to describe data
. .a:  Makes comparisons based on data 

. Interval Benchmark 3: Reads and interprets data
. .a:  Reads and interprets information from graphs or charts  

. Interval Benchmark 4: Uses probability concepts
. .a:  Identifies events that can be predicted 

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Standard 6: 
Understands and applies concepts of algebra and functions
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Creates and extends simple patterns
. .a:  Identifies patterns that occur in numbers and number combinations 
. .b:  Determines rules for patterns of objects, symbols, and numbers 
. .c:  Solves problems using simple number patterns 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Sorts, classifies, and orders objects
. .a:  Uses multiple attributes to sort and classify objects 

. Interval Benchmark 3: Uses concrete, pictorial, and verbal representations to understand symbolic notation
. .a:  Uses symbols to represent symbolic notations  

. Interval Benchmark 4: Uses models to represent mathematical situations
. .a:  Uses symbols to represent addition, subtraction, and multiplication  
. .b:  Writes and solves an equation for a single-step or a multiple-step problem  

. Interval Benchmark 5: Describes change in a variety of situations
. .a:  Describes qualitative and quantitative change 

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Standard 7: 
Communicates and reasons mathematically
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Comprehends mathematical language
. .a:  Comprehends mathematical texts 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Expresses ideas using mathematical terms and representations
. .a:  Connects ideas to mathematical terms 

. Interval Benchmark 3: Analyzes and evaluates mathematical thinking
. .a:  Reviews mathematical thinking 

. Interval Benchmark 4: Uses technology to enhance mathematical learning
. .a:  Uses tools and technology to solve problems 


 
For schools using the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) or the Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED) to assess grade level skills, a key has been provided to assist in selecting essential or core skills. Benchmarks assessed on the ITBS/ITED are indicated. Asterisks indicate how often a benchmark appears on the ITBS/ITED: *(1-2 questions) **(3-5 questions) or *** (more than 5 questions).
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