High School Mathematics

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Curriculum Maps

Algebra I

Unit 1	Unit 2	Unit 3	Unit 4
Unit 5	Unit 6	Unit 7	Unit 8

Concepts and Skills Textbook

Unit 1	Unit 2	Unit 3	Unit 4
Unit 5	Unit 6	Unit 7	Unit 8

Benchmark Testing Schedule

Algebra I
Test 1 (Units 1 & 2)	Weeks of September 29 - October 10, 2008
Test 2 (Units 3 & 4)	Week of December 15 - 19, 2008
Test 3 (Units 5 & 6)	Week of March 2 - 6, 2009
Test 4 (Units 7 & 8)	Week of May 11 - 15, 2009

Benchmark Test Specifications

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Mathematics Content Standards

Comprehensive Curriculum

Focused Learning Lessons: Mathematics

These Focused Learning Lessons were designed to provide lessons geared toward the individual needs of high school students. The lessons use effective methods to target specific content, are based on the standards, benchmarks, and grade-level expectations, and may be used in classes
to assist students in learning content for Louisiana's high stakes testing programs.

Mathematics	Data, Probability, and Discrete Math
Introduction	Lesson 1: Organizing Data
	Lesson 2: Constructing Line & Bar Graphs
Numbers, Number Relations	Lesson 3: Constructing Circle Graphs
Lesson 1: Fractions, Decimals and Percents	Lesson 4: What Does the Data Tell Us?
Lesson 2: Ratio and Proportion	Lesson 5: Displaying Relations
Lesson 3: Number Sense	Lesson 6: Probability
Lesson 4: Operations for Problem-Solving	Lesson 7: Organizing Information
	Lesson 8: Making Inferences
Algebra
Lesson 1: Using Variables & Eval. Expressions	Patterns, Relations, and Functions
Lesson 2: Using Equations to Problem Solve	Lesson 1: Understanding & Extending Patt.
Lesson 3: Using Inequalities to Problem Solve	Lesson 2: Situation Graphs
Lesson 4: Solving & Graphing Linear Equations	Lesson 3: Function Tables
Lesson 5: Linear Patterns in Data	Lesson 4: Interpreting Tables & Graphs
Lesson 6: Equations & Systems of Equations	Lesson 5: Linear Functions
	Lesson 6: Linear Regression
Measurement	Lesson 7: Translations of Linear Functions
Lesson 1: Linear Measurement	Lesson 8: Parameters of Real-Life Linear Functions
Lesson 2: Perimeter
Lesson 3: Area
Lesson 4: Surface Area
Lesson 5: Capacity
Lesson 6: Volume
Lesson 7: Sample Questions

Geometry
Lesson 1: Identifying & Classifying Geom. Figures
Lesson 2: Pythagorean Theorem
Lesson 3: Solving Problems Using Coord. Method
Lesson 4: Solving Problems Using Transform.
Lesson 5: Classifying Similar Figures
Lesson 6: Mathematical Justification & Logic
Lesson 7: Sample Questions

These are the standards-based lessons presented on the LPB series "Reaching for Results: Teacher-to-Teacher." They are for high school classroom teachers and include all necessary handouts and references.

Mathematics

Lesson 1: Polynomial Multiplication

Lesson 2: Slopes of Lines

Lesson 3: Formulas and Figures

Lesson 4: Transformations in Geometry

Lesson 5: Writing in Math

Lesson 6: Limits

Lesson 7: Who's Going to the Convention?

Lesson 8: Making Good Investments

Lesson 9: Codes: Hiding Information

Lesson 10: Fractals

Mathematics Web Resources

Sample Assessment Items from Other States

Illinois Standards Achievement Test: Sample Math Materials
Sample multiple choice and open-ended items for grades 3, 5, 8, and 10

Kentucky Released Multiple Choice/Open Response Items
Released Items from Kentucky's state assessment for grades 4, 8, and 11 (On main page, search on "Mathematics released test items.")

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System
Released items and sample student work for grades 4, 8, and 10

Missouri Assessment Program
Released items for grades 4, 8, and 10

Released TAAS Tests and End-of-Course Examinations
Connecticut Department of Education - Mathematics Curriculum
At this site you may view or download the Connecticut Mathematics Framework, which has wonderful classroom activity and sample student work. This site also has links to information and released items from the Connecticut state assessment.

Other Sources for Assessment Items

International Sources of Assessment Tasks
This page contains links to international sources for mathematics items.

Japanese Math Challenge
Problems from Japan's Junior High School Mathematics placement test. This test is given to 12-year-olds, and each section of the full test consists of 225 story problems. Students are given a time limit ranging from 1 to 5 minutes for each problem. If completed within the time provided, the 225 story problems require over 8 hours to complete.

National Research Center for International Mathematics and Science Study
This site has contains TIMSS items.

NAEP
This site has a searchable database of NAEP items with some sample student work and data on each item.

Resources for Mathematics Teachers

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse
Information on mathematics and science resources, important topics related to mathematics and science education reform, and links to excellent websites.

The Math Forum
The one website that every math teacher uses! It is sponsored by NSF and hosted by Swarthmore College.

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Illuminations
This site is designed to "illuminate" the NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. On the site you will find interactive multimedia math lessons, reflection activities based on video vignettes of teaching and learning for professional development purposes, Web resources, and an interactive version of PSSM.

Louisiana Systemic Initiatives Program: Mathematics
Figure This! Math Challenges for Families
Funded by USDE and developed by NCTM, this site provides wonderful math activities for families to do at home, but they can also be used in the classroom.