Supporting Idea 6: Number and OperationsArchived

Number and Operations
General Information
Number: MA.8.A.6
Title: Number and Operations
Type: Supporting Idea
Subject: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 8
Body of Knowledge: Algebra

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Independent

MA.8.A.6.In.a
Express, represent, and use whole numbers to 1000 in various contexts.
MA.8.A.6.In.b
Use a grouping strategy or place value to round whole numbers to 1000 to the nearest ten or hundred to determine a reasonable estimate in problem situations, and check for accuracy.
MA.8.A.6.In.c
Express, represent, and use fractions—including halves, fourths, thirds, eighths, and sixths—using whole objects or sets, number names, and numerals in various contexts.
MA.8.A.6.In.d
Express, represent, and use percents—including 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%—and decimals in the context of money.

Supported

MA.8.A.6.Su.a
Express, represent, and use whole numbers to 100 in various contexts.
MA.8.A.6.Su.b
Use counting, grouping, and place value to identify the value of whole numbers to 100.
MA.8.A.6.Su.c
Express, represent, and use fractions—such as halves, fourths, and thirds—using whole objects or sets, pictures, number names, and numerals in various contexts.
MA.8.A.6.Su.d
Identify percents including 50% and 100%.

Participatory

MA.8.A.6.Pa.a
Identify quantity in sets to 8 using objects, pictures, symbols, or number names.
MA.8.A.6.Pa.b
Demonstrate one-to-one correspondence by counting objects or actions to 8.
MA.8.A.6.Pa.c
Recognize half and whole sets of objects to 8.

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