Standards

PREP for Mars aligns to the national education standards listed here. The activity sheets notes where each standard is met by PREP.

NCTM Mathematics Standards (6 – 8 Targets)

Algebra

5. Represent and analyze mathematical solutions and structures using algebraic symbols.

b. Explore relationships between symbolic expressions and graphs of lines, paying particular attention to the meaning of intercept and slope.

6. Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships.

a. Model and solve contextualized problems using various representations, such as graphs, tables and equations.

7. Analyze change in various contexts.

a. Use graphs to analyze the nature of changes in quantities in linear relationships.

Measurement

12. Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement.

c. Understand, select, and use units of appropriate size and type to measure angles, perimeter, area, surface area, and volume.

13. Apply appropriate techniques, tools and formulas [sic] to determine measurements.

b. Select and apply techniques and tools to accurately find length, area, value and angle measures to appropriate levels of precision

e. Solve problems involving scale factors, using ratio and proportion.

NCTM Mathematics Standards (K-12 Targets)

18. Problem Solving.

b. Solve problems that arise in mathematics and other contexts. Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems.

21. Connections.

c. Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics.

ITEA Standards for Technological Literacy

Nature of Technology

Standard 2: Students will develop an understanding of the core concepts of technology.

M. Technological systems include input, process, output and, at times, feedback.

Standard 3. Students will develop an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.

D. A product, system or environment developed for one setting may be applied to another setting.

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