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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:  Determines reasonableness of a solution 

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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 concepts 
. .c:  Uses whole number place value to six-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 multiplication and division 

. Interval Benchmark 3: Computes fluently and makes reasonable estimates
. .a:  Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides whole numbers and fractions 
. .b:  Applies mental strategies to perform computation 
. .c:  Uses estimation strategies 
. .d:  Solves single-step problems involving computation  

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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:  Selects the appropriate unit for a measurement situation 
. .b:  Converts measurements within systems 
. .c:  Uses appropriate techniques to make change 
. .d:  Calculates elapsed time 
. .e:  Uses the appropriate tool for a measurement situation 
. .f:  Determines the perimeter of simple figures 
. .g:  Determines the area of a square and rectangle 
. .h:  Uses appropriate strategies to estimate measurement 
. .i:  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 basic properties of figures
. .a:  Identifies plane and solid figures 

. Interval Benchmark 2: Uses coordinate geometry to describe relationships
. .a:  Describes location using the coordinate plane 

. Interval Benchmark 3: Applies the basic concepts of transformation and symmetry
. .a:  Describes the results of sliding, flipping, and turning figures 
. .b:  Describes the line of symmetry in two-dimensional figures 

. Interval Benchmark 4: Uses geometric reasoning to solve problems
. .a:  Creates mental images of two- and three-dimensional figures 
. .b:  Determines the perimeter of simple figures 
. .c:  Determines the area of a square and rectangle 

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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 related data sets 

. Interval Benchmark 3: Reads and interprets data
. .a:  Reads information from graphs and tables  
. .b:  Interprets information from graphs 

. Interval Benchmark 4: Uses basic probability concepts to describe events
. .a:  Describes and applies the concept of probability  

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Standard 6: 
Understands and applies concepts of algebra and functions
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. Interval Benchmark 1: Recognizes patterns and the rules that explain them
. .a:  Extends a linear pattern  

. Interval Benchmark 2: Understands the basic concept of a function
. .a:  Describes the connection between a function and its rule  

. Interval Benchmark 3: Uses expressions and symbols to represent mathematical relationships
. .a:  Uses symbols in number sentences  

. Interval Benchmark 4: Uses models to represent mathematical problems
. .a:  Uses expressions and equations to represent problem situations  
. .b:  Solves problems involving equations and inequalities 

. Interval Benchmark 5: Analyzes change in a variety of situations
. .a:  Describes change using tables and graphs  

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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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