School Improvement in Maryland

Using the State Curriculum: Algebra/Data Analysis

Skill Statements: The Skill Statement gives the reader direction on how an assessment item is written. The Skill Statement describes what information may be given and/or the format of that information. In addition, the Skill Statement describes how the student is expected to respond to the item.

Goal 1 The student will demonstrate the ability to investigate, interpret, and communicate solutions to mathematical and real-world problems using patterns, functions and algebra.

Expectation 1.2 The student will model and interpret real-world situations using the language of mathematics and appropriate technology.

Indicator 1.2.2 The student will solve linear inequalities and describe the solutions using numbers, symbols, and/or graphs.

Skill Statements

  • Given a linear inequality in narrative, algebraic, or graphical form, the student will graph the inequality, write an inequality and/or solve it, or interpret an inequality in the context of the problem.

Any correct form of a linear inequality will be an acceptable response.
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