Math in Context
NCA Mathematics Math Standards

GOAL:  All students will increase their skills in applying math in a variety of curricular contexts.

Highlights from the Illinois Math Standards

Mathematics encompasses arithmetic, measurement, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability and other fields. It deals with numbers, quantities, shapes and data, as well as numerical relationships and operations. Confronting, understanding and solving problems is at the heart of mathematics. Mathematics is much more than a collection of concepts and skills; it is a way of approaching new challenges through investigating, reasoning, visualizing and problem solving with the goal of communicating the relationships observed and problems solved to others.

• APPLICATIONS OF LEARNING
  Through Applications of Learning, students demonstrate and deepen their understanding of basic knowledge and skills. These applied learning skills cross academic disciplines and reinforce the important learning of the disciplines. The ability to use these skills will greatly influence students' success in school, in the workplace and in the community.

• SOLVING PROBLEMS
  Recognize and investigate problems; formulate and propose solutions supported by reason and evidence.

• COMMUNICATING
  Express and interpret information and ideas.

• USING TECHNOLOGY
  Use appropriate instruments, electronic equipment, computers and networks to access information, process ideas and communicate results.

• WORKING ON TEAMS
  Learn and contribute productively as individuals and as members of groups.

• MAKING CONNECTIONS
  Recognize and apply connections of important information and ideas within and among learning areas.

Math Content Standards

• STATE GOAL 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios and proportions.

• STATE GOAL 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy.

• STATE GOAL 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.

• STATE GOAL 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes and space.

• STATE GOAL 10: Collect, organize and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability.

These have been taken directly from the Illinois Learning Standards.  For additional information/descriptions go directly to the Illinois Learning Standards.