Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Knowledge Standards

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers fluently (Supporting Standard) [7.3A]
Apply and extend previous understandings of operations to solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational numbers (Readiness Standard) [7.3B]
Compare two rules verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically in the form of y = ax or y = x + a in order to differentiate between additive and multiplicative relationships (Supporting Standard) [6.4A]
Identify independent and dependent quantities from tables and graphs (Supporting Standard) [6.6A]
Write an equation that represents the relationship between independent and dependent quantities from a table (Supporting Standard) [6.6B]
Represent a given situation using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations in the form y = kx or y = x + b (Readiness Standard) [6.6C]
Represent constant rates of change in mathematical and real-world problems given pictorial, tabular, verbal, numeric, graphical, and algebraic representations, including d = rt (Readiness Standard) [7.4A]
Determine the constant of proportionality (k = y/x) within mathematical and real-world problems (Supporting Standard) [7.4C]
The student is expected to represent linear relationships using verbal descriptions, tables, graphs, and equations that simplify to the form y = mx + b (Readiness Standard) [7.7A]
Generate equivalent numerical expressions using order of operations, including whole number exponents and prime factorization (Readiness Standard) [6.7A]
distinguish between expressions and equations verbally, numerically, and algebraically.[6.7B]
Determine if two expressions are equivalent using concrete models, pictorial models, and algebraic representations (Supporting Standard) [6.7C]
Generate equivalent expressions using the properties of operations: inverse, identity, commutative, associative, and distributive properties (Readiness Standard) [6.7D]

Mathematical Process Standards

apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace.[6.1A]
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.[6.1B]
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.[6.1C]
communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate.[6.1D]
create and use representations to organize, record, and communicate mathematical ideas.[6.1E]
analyze mathematical relationships to connect and communicate mathematical ideas.[6.1F]
display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.[6.1G]

Technology Standards

transfer current knowledge to the learning of newly encountered technologies.[6.4F]
define and use current technology terminology appropriately.[6.6A]