Table of Specifications: Mathematics

DG = Diagram E = Essay FB = Fill-in-the-Blank MC = Multiple Choice

MT = Matching PT = Performance Task

Major goals for this unit:

Subject & Grade Level: Algebra 1 (8th) Unit: 6

STANDARD A.4 The student will solve multistep linear and quadratic equations in two variables, including
e) solving systems of two linear equations in two variables algebraically and graphically; and
f) solving real-world problems involving equations and systems of equations.

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Given a system of two linear

equations in two variables that has a FB Object
unique solution, solve the system by 1,
X
A system of linear equations with exactly substitution or elimination to find the Developing,
one solution is characterized by the graphs ordered pair which satisfies both Mastery
of two lines whose intersection is a single equations.
point, and the coordinates of this point Given a system of two linear
satisfy both equations. equations in two variables that has a FB Object
unique solution, solve the system X 1,
graphically by identifying the point of Emerging
intersection.
A system of two linear equations with no Determine whether a system of two linear
solution is characterized by the graphs of equations has one solution, no solution, or
two lines that are parallel. infinite solutions.
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A system of two linear equations having Determine whether a system of two linear
infinite solutions is characterized by two equations has one solution, no solution, or FB -
graphs that coincide (the graphs will infinite solutions. Object 1,
X
appear to be the graph of one line), and the Emerging,
coordinates of all points on the line satisfy Proficient
both equations.
Systems of two linear equations can be Interpret and determine the
used to model two real-world conditions reasonableness of the algebraic or
that must be satisfied simultaneously. graphical solution of a system of two X PT
linear equations that models a real-world
situation.
Equations and systems of equations can be Write a system of two linear equations FB
used as mathematical models for real- that models a real-world situation. X Object 1,
world situations. Mastery

Subject & Grade Level: Algebra 1 (8th) Unit: 6

STANDARD A.5 The student will solve multistep linear inequalities in two variables, including
d) solving systems of inequalities.

Understand
Remember

Evaluate
Analyze

Create
Apply
Item Type
Essential Understanding/ Knowledge Essential Skill
& Number

Solve systems of linear inequalities FB

algebraically and graphically. Object 2,
X X Emerging,
Developing,
Mastery