Together, irrational numbers and rational numbers complete the real number… High School | Real numbers cover every point on a number line, from simple fractions to never-ending decimals like pi. Complex numbers go further, covering values that real numbers alone cannot reach. | GDA.NQ.A |
Extend understanding of irrational and rational numbers by rewriting… High School | Students simplify and combine radical expressions, such as square roots, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The goal is to spot the repeating numerical patterns that show up in geometric figures. | GDA.NQ.A.1 |
Quantitative reasoning includes and mathematical modeling requires attention to… High School | Students practice choosing and converting units so their math matches the real world. A speed in miles per hour, a weight in grams, a length in feet: picking the right unit keeps calculations and models accurate. | GDA.NQ.B |
Use units as a way to understand problems and to guide the solution of… High School | Students use units like miles, hours, or dollars to make sense of a multi-step problem and check that their answer lands in the right ballpark. | GDA.NQ.B.2 |
Choose and interpret units consistently in formulas High School | Students pick units that make sense for a formula (miles per hour, square feet, dollars per pound) and make sure those units stay consistent from the first number to the final answer. | GDA.NQ.B.2.a |
Choose and interpret the scale and the origin in graphs and data displays High School | Students decide where a graph's number line should start and how far apart the tick marks should be, then explain why those choices make the data easier to read. | GDA.NQ.B.2.b |
Define appropriate quantities for the purpose of descriptive modeling High School | Students choose which numbers actually matter for a problem, such as picking speed instead of distance when modeling a commute. The skill is deciding what to measure, not just how to measure it. | GDA.NQ.B.2.c |
Choose a level of accuracy appropriate to limitations of measurements when… High School | Students learn to match their reported answer to the precision their measuring tool actually allows. A ruler that reads to the nearest millimeter, for example, cannot support an answer stated to the nearest tenth of a millimeter. | GDA.NQ.B.2.d |
The structure of an equation or inequality High School | Students learn to read what an equation is actually asking before deciding how to solve it. For linear and quadratic equations, inequalities, and two-variable systems, they choose a solving method on purpose and explain why their answer works. | GDA.AF.A |
Find the coordinates of the vertices of a polygon determined by a set of lines… High School | Students find where two lines on a graph cross by solving their equations together or reading the intersection off the graph. They repeat this for each pair of lines to locate every corner of a polygon. | GDA.AF.A.3 |
Expressions, equations High School | Algebra lets students write equations and inequalities to model real situations, like predicting costs or population growth. They work with linear, quadratic, and exponential patterns to analyze data and make predictions. | GDA.AF.B |
Rearrange formulas to highlight a quantity of interest, using the same… High School | Students learn to rewrite a formula so a specific variable stands alone on one side, the way they'd solve for x in an equation. If a formula gives area, they can rearrange it to solve for length instead. | GDA.AF.B.4 |
Graphs can be used to obtain exact or approximate solutions of equations… High School | Students use graphs to solve equations and inequalities, reading exact or estimated answers directly from a plotted line or curve. This includes finding where two lines cross or where a line meets a curved path. | GDA.AF.C |
Verify that the graph of a linear equation in two variables is the set of all… High School | Students check that every point on a straight-line graph is a solution to the equation, and that every solution lands on that same line. The graph and the equation are two ways of showing the same relationship. | GDA.AF.C.5 |
Derive the equation of a circle of given center and radius using the… High School | Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to build the equation of a circle from its center point and radius. It shows why every point on a circle sits exactly the same distance from the center. | GDA.AF.C.6 |
Given the endpoints of the diameter of a circle, use the midpoint formula to… High School | Students find the center of a circle by locating the midpoint between two given endpoints, then use the Pythagorean Theorem to write the circle's equation. | GDA.AF.C.6.a |
Derive the distance formula from the Pythagorean Theorem High School | Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to build the formula for measuring the straight-line distance between any two points on a graph. It connects geometry to coordinate math in one step. | GDA.AF.C.6.b |
Mathematical and statistical reasoning about data can be used to evaluate… High School | Students learn to look at data critically, spot weak conclusions, and judge whether a risk is worth taking. This is the thinking behind headlines, studies, and everyday decisions. | GDA.DSP.A |
Use mathematical and statistical reasoning with quantitative data, both… High School | Students read graphs and data tables to spot patterns, then use those patterns to draw conclusions and judge how likely something is to go wrong or work out. | GDA.DSP.A.7 |
Data arise from a context and come in two types High School | Numbers and categories are two different kinds of data, and real data often needs sorting and cleaning before it means anything. Students learn to recognize which type they're working with and how to organize messy data sets so analysis can actually begin. | GDA.DSP.B |
Use technology to organize data, including very large data sets, into a useful… High School | Students use spreadsheets or software to sort and organize large sets of numbers so the data is easier to read and work with. | GDA.DSP.B.8 |
Distributions of quantitative data High School | Students learn to read a set of data and describe its shape, typical middle value, and spread, including how spread out the numbers are using standard deviation. They also spot values that fall far outside the pattern and use all of this to compare two groups side by side. | GDA.DSP.C |
Represent the distribution of univariate quantitative data with plots on the… High School | Students pick the right type of chart (dot plot, histogram, box plot, or scatter plot) to display a set of numbers, then build it by hand for small data sets and with a calculator or software for larger ones. | GDA.DSP.C.9 |
Use statistics appropriate to the shape of the data distribution to compare and… High School | Students compare two or more data sets by looking at where each group clusters (mean or median) and how spread out the values are (interquartile range or standard deviation). The shape of the data determines which measure fits best. | GDA.DSP.C.10 |
Explain how standard deviation develops from mean absolute deviation High School | Standard deviation is a more precise version of mean absolute deviation. Students learn how both measure how spread out a set of data is, and why squaring the differences (instead of ignoring their sign) gives a more useful picture of that spread. | GDA.DSP.C.10.a |
Calculate the standard deviation for a data set, using technology where… High School | Students calculate how spread out the numbers in a data set are from the average. This measure, called standard deviation, shows whether the values cluster tightly together or scatter widely. | GDA.DSP.C.10.b |
Interpret differences in shape, center High School | Students compare two or more data sets by looking at their shape, center, and spread, then decide whether an unusually high or low value is skewing the average or making the data look more spread out than it really is. | GDA.DSP.C.11 |
Scatter plots, including plots over time, can reveal patterns, trends, clusters High School | Scatter plots show how two real-world things relate by plotting them as dots on a graph. Students read the pattern those dots make to spot trends, clusters, or gaps in the data. | GDA.DSP.D |
Represent data of two quantitative variables on a scatter plot High School | Students plot two sets of numbers on a graph to see if they move together. For example, they might chart height and shoe size to find out whether taller people tend to wear bigger shoes. | GDA.DSP.D.12 |
Find a linear function for a scatter plot that suggests a linear association… High School | Students draw a best-fit line through a scatter plot, then check how far off each prediction is by measuring the gaps between the line and the actual data points. Adjusting the line to shrink those gaps makes the prediction more accurate. | GDA.DSP.D.12.a |
Use technology to find the least-squares line of best fit for two quantitative… High School | Students use a calculator or software to draw the line that fits a scatter plot as closely as possible, then use that line to spot trends between two sets of numbers. | GDA.DSP.D.12.b |
Analyzing the association between two quantitative variables should involve… High School | Students learn to draw a line of best fit through a scatterplot, check how well it matches the data, and calculate how strongly two quantities are related. They also learn why a strong pattern in data does not prove one thing causes the other. | GDA.DSP.E |
Compute (using technology) and interpret the correlation coefficient of a… High School | Students use a calculator or software to find a number between -1 and 1 that measures how closely two things are related on a graph. A result near 1 or -1 means a strong relationship; a result near 0 means little to none. | GDA.DSP.E.13 |
Distinguish between correlation and causation High School | Correlation means two things tend to move together. Causation means one thing actually causes the other. Students learn why spotting a pattern in data does not prove that one factor is responsible for the change. | GDA.DSP.E.14 |
Data analysis techniques can be used to develop models of contextual situations… High School | Students learn to read real data, build a model that fits the situation, and use it to make decisions or predictions. The work connects math to problems worth solving. | GDA.DSP.F |
Evaluate possible solutions to real-life problems by developing linear models… High School | Students build a straight-line equation from real data, such as temperature over time or price versus quantity, then use it to predict values the data did not show. | GDA.DSP.F.15 |
Use the linear model to solve problems in the context of the given data High School | Students use a line drawn through a scatterplot to make predictions about real-world situations, such as estimating future sales or expected test scores based on a trend in the data. | GDA.DSP.F.15.a |
Interpret the slope High School | Students read a graph's trend line and explain what the steepness and starting point actually mean for the real situation, such as how fast a price rises or what the value was at day zero. | GDA.DSP.F.15.b |
Areas and volumes of figures can be computed by determining how the figure… High School | Students figure out the area or volume of a complex shape by mentally cutting it into simpler pieces, like rectangles or triangles, then adding those pieces back together. | GDA.GM.A |
Identify the shapes of two-dimensional cross-sections of three-dimensional… High School | Slice a 3D shape like a cone or cylinder and name the flat shape you see in the cut. Students also figure out what 3D shape spinning a flat figure around an axis would create. | GDA.GM.A.16 |
Model and solve problems using surface area and volume of solids, including… High School | Students calculate surface area and volume for 3D shapes, including shapes made by combining two solids or cutting a piece out of one. Think of a box with a cylinder drilled through it. | GDA.GM.A.17 |
Give an informal argument for the formulas for the surface area and volume of a… High School | Students explain why the volume and surface area formulas for spheres, cylinders, pyramids, and cones actually work, not just how to use them. They use visual reasoning and comparisons between shapes to build the argument. | GDA.GM.A.17.a |
Apply geometric concepts to find missing dimensions to solve surface area or… High School | Students use geometry formulas to find an unknown length, width, or height when the surface area or volume of a shape is already known. They work backward from the answer to find the missing measurement. | GDA.GM.A.17.b |
Constructing approximations of measurements with different tools, including… High School | Students practice estimating measurements using tools like rulers, calculators, and apps to build a clearer sense of how measurement actually works. Getting close to the right answer first helps make the exact answer meaningful. | GDA.GM.B |
Given the coordinates of the vertices of a polygon, compute its perimeter and… High School | Students find the perimeter and area of a shape when only its corner coordinates are given, using formulas or geometry tools, then check whether the answer makes sense. | GDA.GM.B.18 |
When an object is the image of a known object under a similarity… High School | Two shapes are similar when one is a scaled version of the other. Students use that ratio to find a missing length, area, or volume on the larger or smaller shape without measuring it directly. | GDA.GM.C |
Derive and apply the relationships between the lengths, perimeters, areas High School | Students learn how scaling a shape up or down affects its perimeter, area, and volume by predictable amounts. If a shape doubles in size, its perimeter doubles, its area quadruples, and its volume multiplies by eight. | GDA.GM.C.19 |
Derive and apply the formula for the length of an arc and the formula for the… High School | Students learn where the arc length and sector area formulas come from, then use them to solve problems. Both formulas scale a circle's full circumference or area by the fraction of the circle the angle cuts out. | GDA.GM.C.20 |
Applying geometric transformations to figures provides opportunities for… High School | Students learn how sliding, flipping, or rotating a shape changes its position without changing its size or angles. They also explore which shapes look identical before and after a move, which is how symmetry works. | GDA.GM.D |
Represent transformations and compositions of transformations in the plane High School | Students use graph paper or geometry software to draw, move, and combine shape transformations, such as slides, flips, and turns, to show how a figure changes position or orientation on a flat surface. | GDA.GM.D.21 |
Describe transformations and compositions of transformations as functions that… High School | Students describe how moves like slides, flips, and rotations work as rules that take a point's location and produce a new location. They write those rules in plain language and in function notation. | GDA.GM.D.21.a |
Compare transformations which preserve distance and angle measure to those that… High School | Students sort geometric transformations into two groups: those that keep shapes the same size and angle, like slides and flips, and those that stretch or shrink them. The goal is recognizing what changes and what stays the same. | GDA.GM.D.21.b |
Explore rotations, reflections High School | Students practice moving, flipping, and rotating shapes on a coordinate grid, using graph paper or software to see exactly how each transformation changes a shape's position without changing its size. | GDA.GM.D.22 |
Given a geometric figure and a rotation, reflection High School | Students draw a shape after it has been slid, flipped, or turned, using graph paper or geometry software to place the new shape correctly. | GDA.GM.D.22.a |
Specify a sequence of rotations, reflections High School | Students describe the exact steps (rotate, flip, or slide) needed to move one shape so it lands perfectly on top of another. | GDA.GM.D.22.b |
Draw figures with different types of symmetries and describe their attributes High School | Students draw shapes that have line symmetry, rotational symmetry, or both, then describe what makes each type distinct. | GDA.GM.D.22.c |
Develop definitions of rotation, reflection High School | Rotation, reflection, and translation are the three ways to move a shape without changing its size. Students define each move using angles, parallel lines, and other geometric relationships. | GDA.GM.D.23 |
Showing that two figures are congruent involves showing that there is a rigid… High School | Two shapes are congruent if you can slide, flip, or rotate one until it lines up exactly with the other. Students prove congruence by identifying the specific moves that get one figure to land perfectly on top of the other. | GDA.GM.E |
Define congruence of two figures in terms of rigid motions High School | Two shapes are congruent if you can slide, spin, or flip one until it lands exactly on the other. Students identify the specific moves that map one shape onto its match. | GDA.GM.E.24 |
Verify criteria for showing triangles are congruent using a sequence of rigid… High School | Students prove two triangles are identical in size and shape by sliding, flipping, or rotating one until it lines up exactly with the other. | GDA.GM.E.25 |
Verify that two triangles are congruent if and only if corresponding pairs of… High School | Two triangles are congruent when every matching side and every matching angle are equal in size. Students check this by comparing each pair of sides and angles across both triangles. | GDA.GM.E.25.a |
Verify that two triangles are congruent if High School | Students use measurements of angles and sides to prove two triangles are identical in size and shape. They apply four shortcut rules (SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS) that tell you when matching parts are enough to confirm a perfect match. | GDA.GM.E.25.b |
Showing that two figures are similar involves finding a similarity… High School | Students prove two shapes are similar by finding the resize, flip, slide, or turn that maps one onto the other. If one shape is a scaled-up or scaled-down version of another, a single dilation or a short sequence of moves connects them. | GDA.GM.F |
Verify experimentally the properties of dilations given by a center and a scale… High School | Students test what happens to a shape when it's enlarged or shrunk from a fixed point. They check that the new shape stays the same proportions as the original, just bigger or smaller. | GDA.GM.F.26 |
Verify that a dilation takes a line not passing through the center of the… High School | Students zoom a figure in or out from a fixed center point and check what happens to nearby lines. Lines that miss the center shift outward but stay parallel; lines that run through the center don't move at all. | GDA.GM.F.26.a |
Verify that the dilation of a line segment is longer or shorter in the ratio… High School | Students scale a line segment up or down using a given ratio, then confirm the new length matches what the math predicts. If the scale factor is 3, the image should be exactly three times as long. | GDA.GM.F.26.b |
Given two figures, determine whether they are similar by identifying a… High School | Students decide if two shapes are similar by finding the combination of slides, flips, turns, and size changes that maps one shape exactly onto the other. | GDA.GM.F.27 |
Verify criteria for showing triangles are similar using a similarity… High School | Students prove two triangles are similar by finding the exact combination of slides, flips, rotations, and size changes that maps one triangle perfectly onto the other. | GDA.GM.F.28 |
Verify that two triangles are similar if and only if corresponding pairs of… High School | Students check whether two triangles are truly similar by confirming that their matching angles are equal and their matching sides scale up or down by the same ratio. | GDA.GM.F.28.a |
Verify that two triangles are similar if High School | Students check whether two triangles are the same shape but different sizes by comparing their angles and side lengths. Two matching angles, two proportional sides with the angle between them, or all three sides in proportion each confirm the triangles are similar. | GDA.GM.F.28.b |
Using technology to construct and explore figures with constraints provides an… High School | Students use digital tools to build geometric shapes under set rules, then test whether changing one part of a figure forces other parts to change. This reveals which properties are truly connected and which are independent. | GDA.GM.G |
Find patterns and relationships in figures including lines, triangles… High School | Students look for patterns across shapes like triangles, rectangles, and circles, using rulers, graphing tools, or software to spot what stays the same and what changes between figures. | GDA.GM.G.29 |
Construct figures, using technology and other tools, in order to make and test… High School | Students use drawing tools or geometry software to build shapes, then test their hunches about how those shapes behave. The goal is to notice patterns and check whether they hold up. | GDA.GM.G.29.a |
Identify different sets of properties necessary to define and construct figures High School | Students learn which measurements and rules are the minimum needed to draw a specific shape accurately. Given a triangle or quadrilateral, they decide which properties, like side lengths or angles, are enough to pin it down. | GDA.GM.G.29.b |
Proof is the means by which we demonstrate whether a statement is true or false… High School | Students learn to prove whether a geometric statement is true or false and write that proof in a clear, logical argument. The format can vary: a two-column layout, a paragraph, or another organized structure that shows each step. | GDA.GM.H |
Develop and use precise definitions of figures such as angle, circle… High School | Students learn the exact definitions of basic shapes and lines: what makes lines parallel, what defines a circle, and how angles and segments are measured. These precise definitions are the foundation for every geometry proof and problem that follows. | GDA.GM.H.30 |
Justify whether conjectures are true or false in order to prove theorems and… High School | Students decide whether a geometry rule is true or false, write out the reasoning that proves it, and then use that proven rule to solve problems. Proofs can be written as a paragraph, a two-column chart, or a flow diagram. | GDA.GM.H.31 |
Investigate, prove, and apply theorems about lines and angles, including but… High School | When two straight lines cross, students prove why certain angle pairs must be equal. They also show why cutting across parallel lines creates matching angles, and why the midpoint line of a segment stays perfectly centered between its two endpoints. | GDA.GM.H.31.a |
Investigate, prove, and apply theorems about triangles, including but not… High School | The three inside angles of any triangle always add up to 180 degrees. Students also prove rules about equal sides, midpoints, parallel lines, and the Pythagorean Theorem, then use those rules to solve real geometry problems. | GDA.GM.H.31.b |
Investigate, prove, and apply theorems about parallelograms and other… High School | Students prove why four-sided shapes like rectangles, rhombuses, and trapezoids follow specific rules, such as when opposite sides must be equal or parallel, and how those shapes relate to one another. | GDA.GM.H.31.c |
Proofs of theorems can sometimes be made with transformations, coordinates High School | Geometry proofs can use different methods: moving shapes around, plotting points on a grid, or writing equations. Students learn that no single method works best every time, and switching approaches can make a hard proof click. | GDA.GM.I |
Use coordinates to prove simple geometric theorems algebraically High School | Students use x-y coordinates on a graph to prove geometric facts, like showing two sides of a shape are equal or that two lines are perpendicular, using algebra instead of a ruler. | GDA.GM.I.32 |
Prove the slope criteria for parallel and perpendicular lines and use them to… High School | Students prove why parallel lines have equal slopes and perpendicular lines have slopes that are negative reciprocals, then use those rules to solve geometry problems on a coordinate grid. | GDA.GM.I.33 |
Recognizing congruence, similarity, symmetry, measurement opportunities High School | Students spot geometric relationships in everyday objects and situations, like using right triangle ratios to find a building's height or checking whether two shapes are identical. Recognizing those connections turns geometry into a practical problem-solving tool. | GDA.GM.J |
Use congruence and similarity criteria for triangles to solve problems in… High School | Students apply triangle rules to real-world problems, using what they know about matching or scaled triangles to find missing measurements like distances or heights they can't measure directly. | GDA.GM.J.34 |
Discover and apply relationships in similar right triangles High School | Students use the proportions inside similar right triangles to find missing side lengths and angles. If two right triangles share the same shape but different sizes, the ratios between their sides stay the same. | GDA.GM.J.35 |
Derive and apply the constant ratios of the sides in special right triangles High School | Special right triangles have side lengths that always stay in the same ratio. Students learn those fixed ratios for 45-45-90 and 30-60-90 triangles, then use them to find missing side lengths without measuring. | GDA.GM.J.35.a |
Use similarity to explore and define basic trigonometric ratios, including sine… High School | Students use the proportions inside similar triangles to define the three core trig ratios: sine, cosine, and tangent. Each ratio compares two sides of a right triangle relative to one of its angles. | GDA.GM.J.35.b |
Explain and use the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary… High School | Students learn that the sine of any angle equals the cosine of its complement, and vice versa. So sin(30°) and cos(60°) are always the same value, because 30 and 60 add up to 90 degrees. | GDA.GM.J.35.c |
Demonstrate the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem High School | Students use side lengths to prove whether a triangle is a right triangle. If the three sides satisfy a² + b² = c², the triangle has a right angle. | GDA.GM.J.35.d |
Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles… High School | Students use sine, cosine, and the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing side lengths and angles in right triangles, then apply those skills to real problems like calculating the area of a hexagon or the height of a ramp. | GDA.GM.J.35.e |
Use geometric shapes, their measures High School | Students use shapes like circles, rectangles, and triangles to represent real objects, then use measurements and properties of those shapes to solve practical problems. | GDA.GM.J.36 |
Investigate and apply relationships among inscribed angles, radii High School | Students study the hidden rules that govern circles: why an angle drawn from the center differs from one drawn on the edge, why a triangle tucked inside a semicircle always has a right angle, and why a radius meets a tangent line at exactly 90 degrees. | GDA.GM.J.37 |
Experiencing the mathematical modeling cycle in problems involving geometric… High School | Students work through real-world problems using geometry: they simplify a messy situation, solve it with geometric tools, then check whether their answer actually makes sense in the real world. | GDA.GM.K |
Use the mathematical modeling cycle involving geometric methods to solve design… High School | Students apply geometry to real design problems, working through a full cycle of planning, modeling, and checking their solution. This might mean using area, scale, or shape to figure out whether a design actually works. | GDA.GM.K.38 |