Standard #: MAFS.912.A-SSE.2.3 (Archived Standard)


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Choose and produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression.

  1. Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it defines.
  2. Complete the square in a quadratic expression to reveal the maximum or minimum value of the function it defines.
  3. Use the properties of exponents to transform expressions for exponential functions. For example the expression can be rewritten as to reveal the approximate equivalent monthly interest rate if the annual rate is 15%.


General Information

Subject Area: Mathematics
Grade: 912
Domain-Subdomain: Algebra: Seeing Structure in Expressions
Cluster: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Cluster: Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems. (Algebra 1 - Supporting Cluster) (Algebra 2 - Major Cluster) -

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Date of Last Rating: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved - Archived
Assessed: Yes

Test Item Specifications

    Also assesses:
    MAFS.912.A-SSEE.1.1

    MAFS.912.A-SSE.1.2

    Assessment Limits :
    Items that require the student to transform a quadratic equation to
    vertex form, b/a must be an even integer.

    For A-SSE.1.1, items should not ask the student to interpret zeros, the
    vertex, or axis of symmetry when the quadratic expression is in the
    form ax² + bx + c (see F-IF.3.8). 

    For A-SSE.2.3c and A-SSE.1.1, exponential expressions are limited to
    simple growth and decay. If the number e is used then its
    approximate value should be given in the stem.

    For A-SSE.2.3a and A-SSE.1.1, quadratic expressions should be
    univariate.

    For A-SSE.2.3b, items should only ask the student to interpret the yvalue of the vertex within a real-world context.

    For A-SSE.2.3, items should require the student to choose how to
    rewrite the expression.

    In items that require the student to write equivalent expressions by
    factoring, the given expression may

    • have integral common factors
    • be a difference of two squares up to a degree of 4
    • be a quadratic, ax² + bx + c, where a > 0 and a, b, and c are integers
    • be a polynomial of four terms with a leading coefficient of 1 and highest degree of 3.
    Calculator :

    Neutral

    Clarification :
    Students will use equivalent forms of a quadratic expression to
    interpret the expression’s terms, factors, zeros, maximum, minimum,
    coefficients, or parts in terms of the real-world situation the
    expression represents.
    Students will use equivalent forms of an exponential expression to
    interpret the expression’s terms, factors, coefficients, or parts in
    terms of the real-world situation the expression represents.

    Students will rewrite algebraic expressions in different equivalent
    forms by recognizing the expression’s structure.

    Students will rewrite algebraic expressions in different equivalent
    forms using factoring techniques (e.g., common factors, grouping, the
    difference of two squares, the sum or difference of two cubes, or a
    combination of methods to factor completely) or simplifying
    expressions (e.g., combining like terms, using the distributive
    property, and other operations with polynomials). 

    Stimulus Attributes :
    Items assessing A-SSE.2.3 and A-SSE.1.1 must be set in a real-world
    context.

    Items that require an equivalent expression found by factoring may
    be in a real-world or mathematical context.

    Items should contain expressions only.

    Items may require the student to provide the answer in a specific
    form.

    Response Attributes :
    Items may require the student to choose an appropriate level of
    accuracy.

    Items may require the student to choose and interpret units.

    For A-SSE.1.1 and A-SSE.2.3, items may require the student to apply
    the basic modeling cycle. 



     



Sample Test Items (1)

Test Item # Question Difficulty Type
Sample Item 1

Sue removes the plug from a trough to drain the water inside. The volume, in gallons, in the trough after it has been unplugged can be modeled by 4t²-32t+63, where t is time, in minutes.

A. Click on the correct property that will give Sue the amount of time it takes the trough to drain.

B. Click on the expression that will reveal the property.

N/A SHT: Selectable Hot Text


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Seeing Dots:

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