Louisiana State Framework*
Mathematics Standards** (grades 5-8)

Number and Number Relations

N-6-M
constructing, using, and explaining procedures to compute and estimate with rational numbers employing mental math strategies

N-7-M
selecting and using appropriate computational methods and tools for given situations involving rational numbers

N-8-M
demonstrating a conceptual understanding and applications of proportional reasoning

Algebra

A-1-M
demonstrating a conceptual understanding of viariables, expressions, equations, and inequalities

A-2-M
modeling and developing methods for solving equations and line qualities

A-3-M
representing situations and number patterns with tables, graphs, and verbal and written statements, while exploring the relationships among these representations

A-4-M
analyzing tables and graphs to identify relationships exhibited by the data and making generalizations based upon these relationships

Measurement

M-1-M
applying the concepts of length, area, surface area, volume, capactiy, weight, mass, money, time, temperature, and rate to real-world experiences

M-2-M
demonstrating an intuitive sense of measurement

M-3-M
selecting appropriate units and tools for tasks by considering the purpose for the measurement and the precision required for the task

M-5-M
converting from one unit of measurement to another within the same system

M-6-M
demonstrating the connection of measurement to the other strands and to real life situations

Geometry

G-6-M
demonstrating an understanding of a coordinate system

Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math

D-1-M
systematically collecting, orgnizong, describing, and displaying data in charts, tables, plots, graphs, and/or spreadsheets

D-2-M
analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, drawing inferences, and making estimations, predictions, decisions, and convincing arguments based on organized data

Patterns, relations, and Functions

P-2-M
describing and representing relationships using tables, rules, simple equations, and graphs

Louisiana Grade Level Expectations