STANDARDS FOR MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE
The Standards for Mathematical Practice are a significant focus of teaching math. They are a set of eight practices that describe the thinking processes, habits of mind, and dispositions that students need to develop a deep, flexible, and enduring understanding of mathematics.
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
I can re-read the problem.
I can try to solve the problem in a different way.
I can make connections to other problems.
I can try to understand other’s strategies.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
I can represent and solve a situation mathematically.
I can check that my result makes sense.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
I can justify my reasoning.
I can find errors in mathematical reasoning.
I can use examples to explain reasoning.
4. Model with mathematics.
I can use tools such as diagrams, tables, flow charts, and formulas.
I can apply my models to real world situations.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
I can understand the limitations of a calculator and its benefits.
I can bring my materials to class daily.
I can use the online supports as a resource when necessary.
6. Attend to precision.
I can clearly communicate using math language.
I can calculate accurately and check my work.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
I can find patterns in my work and make generalizations.
I can break down larger problems to solve.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
I can identify patterns.
I can look for and use efficient math strategies and rules.
www.corestandards.org/Math/Practice/
1. Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
I can re-read the problem.
I can try to solve the problem in a different way.
I can make connections to other problems.
I can try to understand other’s strategies.
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
I can represent and solve a situation mathematically.
I can check that my result makes sense.
3. Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
I can justify my reasoning.
I can find errors in mathematical reasoning.
I can use examples to explain reasoning.
4. Model with mathematics.
I can use tools such as diagrams, tables, flow charts, and formulas.
I can apply my models to real world situations.
5. Use appropriate tools strategically.
I can understand the limitations of a calculator and its benefits.
I can bring my materials to class daily.
I can use the online supports as a resource when necessary.
6. Attend to precision.
I can clearly communicate using math language.
I can calculate accurately and check my work.
7. Look for and make use of structure.
I can find patterns in my work and make generalizations.
I can break down larger problems to solve.
8. Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
I can identify patterns.
I can look for and use efficient math strategies and rules.
www.corestandards.org/Math/Practice/