The Correlation of

 

PLATO©

 

Curricula to

 

Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability

(AASA)

Mathematics Standard Articulated by Grade Level (Adopted 3.31.03)



May 5, 2004


PLATO© Correlation to the Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability


INTRODUCTION

 

PLATO Learning Inc. combines PLATO© computer-assisted instruction into a flexible integrated learning system to enhance instructional effectiveness in education programs. This document identifies PLATO instructional activities that correlate to the Arizona Academic Standards and Accountability, Mathematics Standard Articulated by Grade Level (Adopted 3.31.03), dated .URL: http://www.ade.state.az.us/standards/contentstandards.asp

It is recommended that instructors review the correlation in order to fine-tune the activity to fit their educational environment. Modules may be added or removed; Web sites and offline activities may also be incorporated to enhance the learning path.

The following PLATO courseware was used in this alignment:

Math Fundamentals
Math Problem Solving
Applied Math
Data Skills
Geometry and Measurement 1
Geometry and Measurement 2
Math Expeditions H
Math Expeditions I
Algebra 1, Part 1
Algebra 1, Part 2
Algebra 2, Part 1
Algebra 2, Part 2



PLATO Learning, Inc. looks forward to supporting your initiatives in providing successful educational programs using PLATO© computer-based lessons.

Strand

Concept

Grade Level

Performance Objective

Section

Strand 1: Number Sense and Operations

Concept 1: Number Sense - Understand and apply numbers, ways of representing numbers, the relationships among numbers and different number systems.

Grade 8

PO 1. Locate rational numbers on a number line.

Math Fundamentals
   ·Fractions
      ·Adding and Subtracting Fractions 1

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·The Additive Inverse of Integers (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 2
   ·Sets and Numbers (Alg 1.2)
      ·Additive Inverse of an Integer (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

PO 2. Identify irrational numbers.

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. Classify real numbers as rational or irrational.

Math Expeditions I
   ·Numeration I - Compare
      ·Compare rational numbers

 

 

 

 

   ·Numeration I - Order
      ·Order rational numbers

 

Concept 2: Numerical Operations- Understand and apply numerical operations and their relationship to one another.

 

PO 1. Select the grade level appropriate operation to solve word problems.

Math Fundamentals
   ·Multiplication
      ·Problem Solving 2

 

 

 

 

   ·Division
      ·Problem Solving 3

 

 

 

 

   ·Fractions
      ·Problem Solving 4

 

 

 

 

   ·Decimals
      ·Problem Solving 5

 

 

 

 

   ·Ratio/Proportion/Percent
      ·Problem Solving 6

 

 

 

 

   ·Geometry and Measurement
      ·Problem Solving 7

 

 

 

 

Math Problem Solving
   ·Math Fundamentals
      ·Math Problem Solving: Building a Highway

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Smart Shopping

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Car Costs

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Running a Business

 

 

 

PO 10. Convert standard notation to scientific notation and vice versa.

Math Expeditions I
   ·Numeration I - Place Value
      ·Write in scientific notation

 

 

 

 

Algebra 2, Part 2
   ·Numbers and their Properties (Alg 2.2)
      ·Scientific Notation (Alg 2.2)

 

 

 

PO 11. Simplify numerical expressions using the order of operations with grade appropriate operations on number sets.

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Math Sentences (Alg 1.1)
      ·Order of Operations (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Expressions in 2 or More Variables (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

PO 2. Solve word problems using grade level appropriate operations and numbers.

Math Fundamentals
   ·Subtraction
      ·Problem Solving 1

 

 

 

 

   ·Fractions
      ·Problem Solving 4

 

 

 

 

   ·Decimals
      ·Problem Solving 5

 

 

 

 

Math Problem Solving
   ·Math Fundamentals
      ·Math Problem Solving: Smart Shopping

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Car Costs

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Running a Business

 

 

 

 

   ·Data Skills
      ·Math Problem Solving: Planning a Playground

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Growing Lilies

 

 

 

 

   ·Beginning Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Plan for Fishing Trip

 

 

 

 

   ·Intermediate Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Video Rental

 

 

 

 

   ·Advanced Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Building Boats

 

 

 

 

   ·Geometry and Measurement
      ·Math Problem Solving: Planning a Park

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Shelf Space

 

 

 

 

   ·Probability and Statistics
      ·Math Problem Solving: The Fund Raiser

 

 

 

PO 3. Determine the square of an integer.

Algebra 1, Part 2
   ·Sets and Numbers (Alg 1.2)
      ·Positive and Negative Exponents (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

 

      ·Integer Exponents and the Product Rule (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

 

      ·Integer Exponents and the Quotient Rule (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

 

      ·Integer Exponents and the Power Rule, Part 1 (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

 

      ·Integer Exponents and the Power Rule, Part 2 (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

 

      ·Review: Exponents and Radicals (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

PO 4. Determine the square root of an integer.

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·Square Roots of Perfect Squares (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 2
   ·Sets and Numbers (Alg 1.2)
      ·Square Roots of Integers (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

PO 5. Identify squaring and finding square roots as inverse operations.

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·Square Roots of Perfect Squares (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 2
   ·Sets and Numbers (Alg 1.2)
      ·Square Roots of Integers (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

PO 6. Apply grade level appropriate properties to assist in computation.

Math Fundamentals
   ·Addition
      ·Addition Properties

 

 

 

 

   ·Multiplication
      ·Multiplication Properties 1

 

 

 

 

      ·Multiplication Properties 2

 

 

 

 

   ·Division
      ·Division Facts

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·The Additive Inverse of Integers (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

   ·Math Sentences (Alg 1.1)
      ·Linear Equations in 1 Variable: Isolating the Variable (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 2
   ·Sets and Numbers (Alg 1.2)
      ·Additive Inverse of an Integer (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

 

      ·Multiplicative Inverse of a Fraction (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

 

      ·Review: Fractions and Sets (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

 

   ·Polynomials and Factoring (Alg 1.2)
      ·Additive Inverse of a Monomial (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

PO 7. Apply the symbols √ to represent square root, ± to represent roots, {} as grouping symbols.

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·Square Roots of Perfect Squares (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 2
   ·Sets and Numbers (Alg 1.2)
      ·Square Roots of Integers (Alg 1.2)

 

 

 

PO 8. Use grade level appropriate mathematical terminology.

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 9. Calculate the missing value in a percentage problem.

Math Fundamentals
   ·Ratio/Proportion/Percent
      ·Percent Concepts 2

 

 

 

 

      ·Ratio/Proportion/Percent Review

 

 

 

 

      ·Problem Solving 6

 

 

 

 

Math Problem Solving
   ·Math Fundamentals
      ·Math Problem Solving: Car Costs

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Running a Business

 

 

 

 

   ·Beginning Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Tunnel through Bald Mountain

 

 

 

 

Applied Math
   ·Applied Math
      ·Using Base, Rate, and Proportion

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions H
   ·Ratio/Proportion/% H - Ratio/Proportion/%
      ·Find percents

 

 

 

 

      ·Find numbers from percents

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Ratio/Proportion/% I - Ratio/Proportion/%
      ·Find percents

 

 

 

 

      ·Solve percents

 

 

 

 

      ·Find numbers from percents

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·Mental Math with Fractions and Percents (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

   ·Special Topics (Alg 1.1)
      ·Finding the Amount with Percents Less than 1% (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Solving Problems with Percents (Alg 1.1)

 

Concept 3: Estimation- Use estimation strategies reasonably and fluently.

 

PO 1. Solve grade level appropriate problems using estimation.

Math Problem Solving
   ·Math Fundamentals
      ·Math Problem Solving: Running a Business

 

 

 

 

   ·Data Skills
      ·Math Problem Solving: Planning a Playground

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Growing Lilies

 

 

 

 

   ·Beginning Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Plan for Fishing Trip

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Tunnel through Bald Mountain

 

 

 

 

   ·Intermediate Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Running a Race

 

 

 

 

   ·Advanced Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Building Boats

 

 

 

 

   ·Geometry and Measurement
      ·Math Problem Solving: Planning a Park

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Shelf Space

 

 

 

 

   ·Probability and Statistics
      ·Math Problem Solving: The Fund Raiser

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Making the Grade

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Statistics for Quality

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·Using Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Mental Math with Whole Numbers and Decimals (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

   ·Special Topics (Alg 1.1)
      ·Estimation Basics (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Estimation by Clustering (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

PO 2. Use estimation to verify the reasonableness of a calculation. (e.g., Is 32 the square root of 64?)

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·Using Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

   ·Special Topics (Alg 1.1)
      ·Estimation Basics (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

PO 3. Express answers to the appropriate place or degree of precision. (e.g., time and money)

Applied Math
   ·Applied Math
      ·Using Linear Measurement Tools

 

 

 

PO 4. Verify the reasonableness of estimates made from calculator results within a contextual situation.

Math Problem Solving
   ·Math Fundamentals
      ·Math Problem Solving: Building a Highway

 

 

 

 

   ·Beginning Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Tunnel through Bald Mountain

 

 

 

 

   ·Intermediate Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Running a Race

 

 

 

 

Applied Math
   ·Applied Math
      ·Estimating

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·Using Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

   ·Special Topics (Alg 1.1)
      ·Estimation Basics (Alg 1.1)

Strand 2: Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics

Concept 1: Data Analysis (Statistics) - Understand and apply data collection, organization and representation to analyze and sort

 

PO 1. Formulate questions to collect data in contextual situations.

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 10. Evaluate the effects of missing or incorrect data on the results of an investigation. (e.g., Susie’s teacher recorded a 39 instead of a 93 for her last quiz, what will happen to Susie’s average?)

Math Problem Solving
   ·Probability and Statistics
      ·Math Problem Solving: Statistics for Quality

 

 

 

 

Data Skills
   ·Reading Graphical Data
      ·Reading Line Graphs

 

 

 

 

      ·Reading Bar Graphs

 

 

 

PO 11. Identify a line of best fit for a scatter plot.

Math Problem Solving
   ·Beginning Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Tunnel through Bald Mountain

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Introduction to Functions (Alg 1.1)
      ·Describing Functions with Equations, Tables, and Graphs (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

PO 12. Distinguish between causation and correlation.

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 2. Construct box and whisker plots.

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 3. Determine the appropriate type of graphical display for a given data set.

Math Problem Solving
   ·Data Skills
      ·Math Problem Solving: Planning a Playground

 

 

 

 

Data Skills
   ·Constructing Graphs and Charts
      ·Selecting Graphs and Charts

 

 

 

PO 4. Interpret box-and-whisker plots, circle graphs and scatter plots.

Math Problem Solving
   ·Data Skills
      ·Math Problem Solving: Planning a Playground

 

 

 

 

Data Skills
   ·Reading Graphical Data
      ·Reading Pie Charts

 

 

 

 

   ·Computing Graphical Data
      ·Graphing and Charting

 

 

 

 

      ·Using Pie Charts

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions H
   ·Graphs H - Graphs
      ·Data from graphs

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Graphs I - Graphs
      ·Data from graphs

 

 

 

PO 5. Answer questions based on box-and-whisker plots, circle graphs and scatter plots.

Math Problem Solving
   ·Data Skills
      ·Math Problem Solving: Planning a Playground

 

 

 

 

Data Skills
   ·Reading Graphical Data
      ·Reading Pie Charts

 

 

 

 

   ·Computing Graphical Data
      ·Graphing and Charting

 

 

 

 

      ·Using Pie Charts

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions H
   ·Graphs H - Graphs
      ·Data from graphs

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Graphs I - Graphs
      ·Data from graphs

 

 

 

PO 6. Solve problems in contextual situations using the mean, median, mode, and range of a given data set.

Math Problem Solving
   ·Data Skills
      ·Math Problem Solving: Growing Lilies

 

 

 

 

   ·Probability and Statistics
      ·Math Problem Solving: Making the Grade

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Statistics for Quality

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Range, median, mode & mean

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Range, median, mode & mean

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Special Topics (Alg 1.1)
      ·Mean, Median, and Mode (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Solving Problems with Mean, Median, and Mode (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

PO 7. Formulate reasonable predictions based on a given set of data.

Math Problem Solving
   ·Data Skills
      ·Math Problem Solving: Planning a Playground

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Growing Lilies

 

 

 

 

   ·Probability and Statistics
      ·Math Problem Solving: Making the Grade

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Statistics for Quality

 

 

 

PO 8. Compare trends in data related to the same investigation.

PLATO Modules are not available for this learning expectation.

 

 

 

PO 9. Solve contextual problems using scatter plots, box-and-whiskers plots, and double line graphs of continuous data.

Math Fundamentals
   ·Subtraction
      ·Problem Solving 1

 

 

 

 

   ·Fractions
      ·Problem Solving 4

 

 

 

 

Math Problem Solving
   ·Math Fundamentals
      ·Math Problem Solving: Building a Highway

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Car Costs

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Running a Business

 

 

 

 

   ·Data Skills
      ·Math Problem Solving: Growing Lilies

 

 

 

 

   ·Beginning Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Plan for Fishing Trip

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Tunnel through Bald Mountain

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Bean-Counting

 

 

 

 

   ·Intermediate Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Video Rental

 

 

 

 

   ·Advanced Algebra
      ·Math Problem Solving: Building Boats

 

 

 

 

   ·Probability and Statistics
      ·Math Problem Solving: Making the Grade

 

 

 

 

      ·Math Problem Solving: Statistics for Quality

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)
      ·Using Basic Number Ideas (Alg 1.1)

 

Concept 2: Probability - Understand and apply the basic concepts of probability.

 

PO 1. Determine the probability that a specific event will occur in a 2-stage probability experiment.

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Find the probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Find probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Algebra 2, Part 1
   ·Probability (Alg 2.1)
      ·Multiplication Principle of Counting (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

PO 2. Solve contextual situations using probability. (e.g., If the probability of Michelle making a free throw is 0.25, what is the probability that she will make three free throws in a row?)

Math Problem Solving
   ·Probability and Statistics
      ·Math Problem Solving: The Fund Raiser

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Find the probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Find probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Special Topics (Alg 1.1)
      ·Probability of an Event (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Solving Problems with Probability (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

Algebra 2, Part 1
   ·Probability (Alg 2.1)
      ·Chance Experiments and Probability (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Determining the Probability of an Event (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Multiplication Principle of Counting (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Review: Probability (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

PO 3. Predict the outcome of a grade level appropriate probability experiment.

Math Problem Solving
   ·Probability and Statistics
      ·Math Problem Solving: The Fund Raiser

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Find the probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Find probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Special Topics (Alg 1.1)
      ·Probability and Possible Outcomes (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Probability of an Event (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Solving Problems with Probability (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

 

Algebra 2, Part 1
   ·Probability (Alg 2.1)
      ·Chance Experiments and Probability (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Determining the Probability of an Event (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Multiplication Principle of Counting (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Review: Probability (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

PO 4. Record the data from performing a grade level appropriate probability experiment.

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Find the probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Find probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Special Topics (Alg 1.1)
      ·Probability and Possible Outcomes (Alg 1.1)

 

 

 

PO 5. Compare the outcome of an experiment to predictions made prior to performing the experiment.

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Find the probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Find probability & outcomes

 

 

 

PO 6. Distinguish between independent and dependent events.

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Find the probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Find probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Algebra 2, Part 1
   ·Probability (Alg 2.1)
      ·Multiplication Principle of Counting (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

PO 7. Compare the results of two repetitions of the same grade level appropriate probability experiment.

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Find the probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Find probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Algebra 1, Part 1
   ·Special Topics (Alg 1.1)
      ·Probability and Possible Outcomes (Alg 1.1)

 

Concept 3: Discrete Mathematics – Systematic Listing and Counting: Understand and demonstrate the systematic listing and counting of possible outcomes.

 

PO 1. Determine all possible outcomes involving the combination of two or more sets of objects. (e.g. If you roll a 6 sided number cube 4 times how many possible outcomes are possible?)

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Find the probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Find probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Algebra 2, Part 1
   ·Probability (Alg 2.1)
      ·Multiplication Principle of Counting (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

 

      ·Review: Probability (Alg 2.1)

 

 

 

PO 2. Determine all possible arrangements given a set. (e.g., “How many ways can you arrange a set of 7 books on a shelf?”)

Math Expeditions H
   ·Probability/Stats H - Probability/Stats
      ·Find the probability & outcomes

 

 

 

 

Math Expeditions I
   ·Probability/Stats I - Probability/Stats
      ·Find probability & outcomes