| TAKS Objective | 10. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the mathematical processes and tools used in problem solving. |
| Knowledge and Skill Statement |
(8.14) Underlying processes and mathematical tools. The student applies Grade 8 mathematics to solve problems connected to everyday experiences, investigations in other disciplines, and activities in and outside of school. |
| Student Expectation |
(A) identify and apply mathematics to
everyday experiences, to activities in and outside of
school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical tools. (B) use a problem solving model that incorporates understanding the problem, making a plan, carrying out the plan, and evaluating the solution for reasonableness. (C) select or develop an appropriate problem-solving strategy from a variety of different types, including drawing a picture, looking for a pattern, systematic guessing and checking, acting it out, making a table, working a simpler problem, or working backwards to solve a problem. |