1. Makes sense of problems and perseveres in solving them Understands the meaning of the problem and looks for entry points to its solution Monitors and evaluates the progress and changes course as necessary Analyzes information (givens, constrains, relationships, goals) Checks their answers to problems and ask, !oes this make sense"# !esigns a plan $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Comments% 2. eason abstractl! and "#antitativel! $. Model %ith mathematics. &. 'ook for and e(press reg#larit! in repeated reasoning Makes sense of &uantities and relationships 'epresents a problem symbolically Considers the units involved Understands and uses properties of operations $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Comments% Apply reasoning to create a plan or analyze a real world problem Applies formulas(e&uations Makes assumptions and appro)imations to make a problem simpler Checks to see if an answer makes sense and changes a model when necessary $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Comments% *otices repeated calculations and looks for general methods and shortcuts Continually evaluates the reasonableness of their results while attending to details and makes generalizations based on findings +olves problems arising in everyday life $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Comments% ). *onstr#ct viable arg#ments and criti"#e the reasoning of others +. ,se appropriate tools strategicall!. -. 'ook for and make #se of str#ct#re. Uses definitions and previously established causes(effects (results) in constructing arguments Makes con,ectures and attempts to prove or disprove through e)amples and countere)amples Communicates and defends their mathematical reasoning using ob,ects, drawings, diagrams, actions -istens or reads the arguments of others !ecide if the arguments of others make sense Ask useful &uestions to clarify or improve the arguments $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Comments% .dentifies relevant e)ternal math resources (digital content on a website) and uses them to pose or solve problems Makes sound decisions about the use of specific tools/ 0)amples may include% Calculator Concrete models !igital 1echnology 2encil(paper 'uler, compass, protractor Uses technological tools to e)plore and deepen understanding of concepts $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Comments% -ooks for patterns or structure 'ecognize the significance in concepts and models and can apply strategies for solving related problems -ooks for the big picture or overview $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Comments% .. /ttend to precision. Communicates precisely using clear definitions 2rovides carefully formulated e)planations +tates the meaning of symbols, calculates accurately and efficiently -abels accurately when measuring and graphing $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Comments% DRAFT 1/2011 Adapted from Common Core State Standards for Mathematics: Standards for Mathematical Practice