Standardized Test Preparation

TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills)

References: Texas Education Agency : STAAR Released Tests |

Math - Grade 7

Assessment Exam - TEKS Grade 7 Math

Mathematical process standards	eTAP Lesson
The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding.
Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace TX.MATH.111.9.1.A	Variable Equations in Word Problems
The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding.
Create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas TX.MATH.111.9.1.E	Equations with Unknowns
Use a problem-solving model that incorporates analyzing given information, formulating a plan or strategy, determining a solution, justifying the solution, and evaluating the problem-solving process and the reasonableness of the solution TX.MATH.111.9.1.B	Word Problems of Ratios & Rates
Select tools, including real objects, manipulatives, paper and pencil, and technology as appropriate, and techniques, including mental math, estimation, and number sense as appropriate, to solve problems TX.MATH.111.9.1.C	Word Problems of Ratios & Rates Variable Equations in Word Problems
Communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate TX.MATH.111.9.1.D	Probability Data Plots
Analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas TX.MATH.111.9.1.F	Expressing More Relationships Between Numbers
Display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication TX.MATH.111.9.1.G	Historical Beginnings
Number and operations	eTAP Lesson
The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and use rational numbers in a variety of forms.
The student is expected to extend previous knowledge of sets and subsets using a visual representation to describe relationships between sets of rational numbers. TX.MATH.111.9.2	Expressing More Relationships Between Numbers
The student applies mathematical process standards to add, subtract, multiply, and divide while solving problems and justifying solutions.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers fluently TX.MATH.111.9.3.A	Addition & Subtraction Multiplication and Division with Positive and Negative Numbers
Apply and extend previous understandings of operations to solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational numbers TX.MATH.111.9.3.B	Addition & Subtraction Multiplication and Division with Positive and Negative Numbers
Proportionality	eTAP Lesson
The student applies mathematical process standards to represent and solve problems involving proportional relationships.
Represent constant rates of change in mathematical and real-world problems given pictorial, tabular, verbal, numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations, including d = rt TX.MATH.111.9.4.A	Ratios & Rates
Calculate unit rates from rates in mathematical and real-world problems TX.MATH.111.9.4.B	The Branches of Mathematics
Determine the constant of proportionality (k = y/x) within mathematical and real-world problems TX.MATH.111.9.4.C	Ratio Concept & Language
Solve problems involving ratios, rates, and percents, including multi-step problems involving percent increase and percent decrease, and financial literacy problems TX.MATH.111.9.4.D	Percent, Decimals & Fractions
Convert between measurement systems, including the use of proportions and the use of unit rates TX.MATH.111.9.4.E	Measurement Conversions
The student applies mathematical process standards to use proportional and non-proportional relationships to develop foundational concepts of functions.
Represent linear proportional situations with tables, graphs, and equations in the form of y = kx TX.MATH.111.9.5.A
The student applies mathematical process standards to use proportional and non-proportional relationships to develop foundational concepts of functions
Represent linear non-proportional situations with tables, graphs, and equations in the form of y = mx + b, where b ≠ 0 TX.MATH.111.9.5.B	Ratio Concept & Language
The student applies mathematical process standards to use proportional and non-proportional relationships to develop foundational concepts of functions.
Contrast bivariate sets of data that suggest a linear relationship with bivariate sets of data that do not suggest a linear relationship from a graphical representation TX.MATH.111.9.5.C
The student applies mathematical process standards to use probability and statistics to describe or solve problems involving proportional relationships.
Select and use different simulations to represent simple and compound events with and without technology TX.MATH.111.9.6.B
Make predictions and determine solutions using experimental data for simple and compound events TX.MATH.111.9.6.C
Use data from a random sample to make inferences about a population TX.MATH.111.9.6.F	Variability
Make predictions and determine solutions using theoretical probability for simple and compound events TX.MATH.111.9.6.D
The student applies mathematical process standards to use probability and statistics to describe or solve problems involving proportional relationships
Solve problems using data represented in bar graphs, dot plots, and circle graphs, including part-to-whole and part-to-part comparisons and equivalents TX.MATH.111.9.6.G	Probability Data Plots
Solve problems using qualitative and quantitative predictions and comparisons from simple experiments TX.MATH.111.9.6.H
The student applies mathematical process standards to use probability and statistics to describe or solve problems involving proportional relationships.
Determine experimental and theoretical probabilities related to simple and compound events using data and sample spaces TX.MATH.111.9.6.I
Find the probabilities of a simple event and its complement and describe the relationship between the two TX.MATH.111.9.6.E
Represent sample spaces for simple and compound events using lists and tree diagrams TX.MATH.111.9.6.A
Expressions, equations, and relationships	eTAP Lesson
The student applies mathematical process standards to represent linear relationships using multiple representations.
The student is expected to represent linear relationships using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations that simplify to the form y = mx + b TX.MATH.111.9.7	Patterns & Relationships
The student applies mathematical process standards to develop geometric relationships with volume.
Model the relationship between the volume of a rectangular prism and a rectangular pyramid having both congruent bases and heights and connect that relationship to the formulas TX.MATH.111.9.8.A
The student applies mathematical process standards to represent linear relationships using multiple representations
Explain verbally and symbolically the relationship between the volume of a triangular prism and a triangular pyramid having both congruent bases and heights and connect that relationship to the formulas TX.MATH.111.9.8.B
Two-dimensional shapes	eTAP Lesson
The student applies mathematical process standards to develop transformational geometry concepts.
Differentiate between transformations that preserve congruence and those that do not TX.MATH.111.9.10.B
Generalize the properties of orientation and congruence of rotations, reflections, translations, and dilations of two-dimensional shapes on a coordinate plane TX.MATH.111.9.10.A
The student applies mathematical process standards to develop transformational geometry concepts
Explain the effect of translations, reflections over the x- or y-axis, and rotations limited to 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360° as applied to two-dimensional shapes on a coordinate plane using an algebraic representation TX.MATH.111.9.10.C
Measurement and data	eTAP Lesson
The student applies mathematical process standards to use statistical procedures to describe data
Construct a scatterplot and describe the observed data to address questions of association such as linear, non-linear, and no association between bivariate data TX.MATH.111.9.11.A	Graphing in One Quadrant
The student applies mathematical process standards to use statistical procedures to describe data.
Determine the mean absolute deviation and use this quantity as a measure of the average distance data are from the mean using a data set of no more than 10 data points TX.MATH.111.9.11.B	Distribution Centers and Variation
The student applies mathematical process standards to use statistical procedures to describe data
Simulate generating random samples of the same size from a population with known characteristics to develop the notion of a random sample being representative of the population from which it was selected TX.MATH.111.9.11.C	Variability
Personal financial literacy	eTAP Lesson
The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an economic way of thinking and problem solving useful in one's life as a knowledgeable consumer and investor
Solve real-world problems comparing how interest rate and loan length affect the cost of credit TX.MATH.111.9.12.A	Interest Rate and Loan Length
Calculate the total cost of repaying a loan, including credit cards and easy access loans, under various rates of interest and over different periods using an online calculator TX.MATH.111.9.12.B	Interest Rate and Loan Length
The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an economic way of thinking and problem solving useful in one's life as a knowledgeable consumer and investor.
Explain how small amounts of money invested regularly, including money saved for college and retirement, grow over time TX.MATH.111.9.12.C	Interest Rate and Loan Length
Calculate and compare simple interest and compound interest earnings TX.MATH.111.9.12.D	Interest Rate and Loan Length
Identify and explain the advantages and disadvantages of different payment methods TX.MATH.111.9.12.E	Different Payment Methods
Analyze situations to determine if they represent financially responsible decisions and identify the benefits of financial responsibility and the costs of financial irresponsibility TX.MATH.111.9.12.F	Financially Responsible Decisions
The student applies mathematical process standards to develop an economic way of thinking and problem solving useful in one's life as a knowledgeable consumer and investor
Estimate the cost of a two-year and four-year college education, including family contribution, and devise a periodic savings plan for accumulating the money needed to contribute to the total cost of attendance for at least the first year of college TX.MATH.111.9.12.G	Estimate the Cost of a College Education