Essential Elements: High School: Algebra

Seeing Structure in ExpressionsA-SSE

  • A

    Interpret the structure of expressions. (M)M.A.SSE.A

    1. 1

      Identify an algebraic expression involving one arithmetic operation to represent a real world problem.M.EE.A.SSE.1

    2. 2

      Not applicable.

  • B

    Write expressions in equivalent forms to solve problems. (M) M.A.SSE.B

    1. 3

      Solve simple algebraic equations with one variable using multiplication and division.M.EE.A.SSE.3

    2. 4

      Determine the successive term in a geometric sequence given the common ratio.M.EE.A.SSE.4

Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational ExpressionsA-APR

  • A

    Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.M.A.APR.A

    1. 1

      Not applicable.

  • B

    Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials. M.A.APR.B

    1. 2

      Not applicable.

    2. 3

      Not applicable.

  • C

    Use polynomial identities to solve problems. M.A.APR.C

    1. 4

      Not applicable.

    2. 5

      Not applicable.

  • D

    Rewrite rational expressions.M.A.APR.D

    1. 6

      Not applicable.

    2. 7

      Not applicable.

Creating EquationsA-CED

  • A

    Create equations that describe numbers or relationships. (M)M.A.CED.A

    1. 1

      Determine an equation involving at least one variable that can be used to solve a real-world problem. M.EE.A.CED.1

    2. 2

      Solve one-step inequalities.M.EE.A.CED.2

    3. 3

      Solve one-step inequalities.M.EE.A.CED.3

    4. 4

      Solve one-step inequalities.M.EE.A.CED.4

Reasoning with Equations and InequalitiesA-REI

  • A

    Understand solving equations as a process of reasoning and explain the reasoning.M.A.REI.A

    1. 1

      Not applicable.

    2. 2

      Not applicable. See M.EE.A.CED.1.

  • B

    Solve equations and inequalities in one variable.M.A.REI.B

    1. 3

      Not applicable. See M.EE.A.CED.1.

    2. 4

      Not applicable.

  • C

    Solve systems of equations.M.A.REI.C

    1. 5

      Not applicable.

    2. 6

      Not applicable. See M.EE.A.REI.10.

    3. 7

      Not applicable. See M.EE.A.REI.10.

    4. 8

      Not applicable.

    5. 9

      Not applicable.

  • D

    Represent and solve equations and inequalities graphically.M.A.REI.D

    1. 10

      Interpret the meaning of a point on the graph of a line. For example, on a graph of pizza purchases, trace the graph to a point and tell the number of pizzas purchased and the total cost of the pizzas.M.EE.A.REI.10

    2. 11

      Interpret the meaning of a point on the graph of a line. For example, on a graph of pizza purchases, trace the graph to a point and tell the number of pizzas purchased and the total cost of the pizzas. M.EE.A.REI.11

    3. 12

      Interpret the meaning of a point on the graph of a line. For example, on a graph of pizza purchases, trace the graph to a point and tell the number of pizzas purchased and the total cost of the pizzas.M.EE.A.REI.12

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Wisconsin Essential Elements for Mathematics

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