ERIC Number: ED298164
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986
Pages: 36
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Mathematics Objectives and Measurement Specifications, 1986-1990, Grade 9. Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills (TEAMS).
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Educational Assessment.
Learning objectives and specifications are provided for use by teachers and test development specialists. Beginning with the 1985-86 school year, the Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills (TEAMS) tests have been based on the objectives in this publication. For grade 9 mathematics, these objectives are: (1) identify the relationship among decimals, fractions, and percents; (2) add and subtract fractions; (3) multiply and divide decimals; (4) solve two- or three-step word problems; (5) solve word problems using ratios, proportions, and percents; (6) solve personal finance problems; (7) solve word problems with metric measurements; (8) find the areas of rectangles and triangles; (9) determine simple probabilities; (10) use data from charts and graphs to solve word problems; and (11) use formulas to solve problems. Sample test items are provided for each of the skill areas. (SLD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Computation, Educational Objectives, Geometry, Grade 9, Junior High Schools, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Tests, Minimum Competency Testing, Number Concepts, Problem Solving, State Programs, State Standards, Test Construction, Test Items, Testing Programs
Publications Distribution Office, Texas Education Agency, 1701 North Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78701.
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Educational Assessment.
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Texas Educational Assessment of Minimum Skills
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