Home > ACT College Readiness Standards > ACT College Readiness Standards - Mathematics > ACT Readiness Standards - Mathematics (CA)
Mapping to California Math Standards
| 13–15 | ||
|---|---|---|
| BO | Perform one-operation computation with whole numbers and decimals
Solve problems in one or two steps using whole numbers |
3.NS.2.0 Students calculate and solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
6.AF.2.1 Convert one unit of measurement to another (e.g., from feet to miles, from centimeters to inches). |
| PS | Calculate the average of a list of positive whole numbers
Perform a single computation using information from a table or chart |
No explicit CA standard for average. |
| NS | Recognize equivalent fractions and fractions in lowest terms | No explicit CA standard for equivalent fractions.
4.NS.1.5 Explain different interpretations of fractions, for example, parts of a whole, parts of a set, and division of whole numbers by whole numbers; explain equivalents of fractions. |
| EE | Exhibit knowledge of basic expressions (e.g., identify an expression for a total as b+g )
Solve equations in the form x+a=b , where a and b are whole numbers or decimals |
7.AF.1.4 Use algebraic terminology (e.g., variable, equation, term, coefficient, inequality, expression, constant) correctly.
3.AF.1.1 Represent relationships of quantities in the form of mathematical expressions, equations, or inequalities. |
| GR | Identify the location of a point with a positive coordinate on the number line | 4.NS.1.7 Write the fraction represented by a drawing of parts of a figure; represent a given fraction by using drawings; and relate a fraction to a simple decimal on a number line.
5.NS.1.5 Identify and represent on a number line decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, and positive and negative integers. |
| PF | ||
| ME | Estimate or calculate the length of a line segment based on other lengths given on a geometric figure | 4.MG.2.0 Students use two-dimensional coordinate grids to represent points and graph lines and simple figures
4.MG.2.2 Understand that the length of a horizontal line segment equals the difference of the x -coordinates. |
| FU | ||
| 16–19 | ||
| BO | Solve routine one-step arithmetic problems (using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals) such as single step percent
Solve some routine two-step arithmetic problems |
7.NS.1.3 Convert fractions to decimals and percents and use these representations in estimations, computations, and applications. |
| PS | Calculate the average of a list of numbers
Calculate the average, given the number of data values and the sum of the data values |
No explicit CA standard for average. |
| NS | Recognize one-digit factors of a number
Identify a digit’s place value |
3.NS.1.3 Identify the place value for each digit in numbers to 10,000
4.NS.1.2 Order and compare whole numbers and decimals to two decimal places. |
| EE | Substitute whole numbers for unknown quantities to evaluate expressions
Solve one-step equations having integer or decimal answers |
6.AF.1.2 Write and evaluate an algebraic expression for a given situation, using up to three variables.
6.AF.1.1 Write and solve one-step linear equations in one variable. |
| GR | Locate points on the number line and in the first quadrant | 4.NS.1.7 Write the fraction represented by a drawing of parts of a figure; represent a given fraction by using drawings; and relate a fraction to a simple decimal on a number line.
4.NS.1.8 Use concepts of negative numbers (e.g., on a number line, in counting, in temperature, in "owing"). |
| PF | Exhibit some knowledge of the angles associated with parallel lines | 4.MG.3.1 Identify lines that are parallel and perpendicular.
5.MG.2.1 Measure, identify, and draw angles, perpendicular and parallel lines, rectangles, and triangles by using appropriate tools. |
| ME |
Compute the perimeter of polygons when all side lengths are given |
3.MG.1.3 Find the perimeter of a polygon with integer sides. 4.MG.1.4 Understand and use formulas to solve problems involving perimeters and areas of rectangles and squares. Use those formulas to find the areas of more complex figures by dividing the figures into basic shapes. |
| FU | ||
| 20–23 | ||
| BO | Solve routine two-step or three-step arithmetic problems involving concepts such as rate and proportion, tax added, percentage off, and computing with a given average | 7.AF.4.1 Solve two-step linear equations and inequalities in one variable over the rational numbers, interpret the solution or solutions in the context from which they arose, and verify the reasonableness of the results.
7.AF.4.2 Solve multistep problems involving rate, average speed, distance, and time or a direct variation. |
| PS | Calculate the missing data value, given the average and all data values but one
Translate from one representation of data to another (e.g., a bar graph to a circle graph) |
No explicit CA standard.
4.SP.2.1 Represent all possible outcomes for a simple probability situation in an organized way (e.g., tables, grids, tree diagrams). |
| NS | Exhibit knowledge of elementary number concepts including rounding, the ordering of decimals, pattern identification, absolute value, primes, and greatest common factor | 4.NS.1.3 Round whole numbers through the millions to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, or hundred thousand.
5.NS.1.1 Estimate, round, and manipulate very large (e.g., millions) and very small (e.g., thousandths) numbers. |
| EE | Evaluate algebraic expressions by substituting integers for unknown quantities
Add and subtract simple algebraic expressions |
5.AF.1.5 Solve problems involving linear functions with integer values; write the equation; and graph the resulting ordered pairs of integers on a grid.
5.AF.1.2 Use a letter to represent an unknown number; write and evaluate simple algebraic expressions in one variable by substitution |
| GR | Locate points in the coordinate plane
Comprehend the concept of length on the number line |
5.AF.1.4 Identify and graph ordered pairs in the four quadrants of the coordinate plane. |
| PF | Find the measure of an angle using properties of parallel lines
Exhibit knowledge of basic angle properties and special sums of angle measures (e.g., 90°, 180°, and 360°) |
GE7.0 Students prove and use theorems involving the properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal, the properties of quadrilaterals, and the properties of circles.
5.MG.2.2 Know that the sum of the angles of any triangle is 180° and the sum of the angles of any quadrilateral is 360° and use this information to solve problems. |
| ME | Compute the area and perimeter of triangles and rectangles in simple problems
Use geometric formulas when all necessary information is given |
5.MG.1.0 Students understand and compute the volumes and areas of simple objects: |
| FU | Evaluate quadratic functions, expressed in function notation, at integer values | |
| 24–27 | ||
| BO | Solve multistep arithmetic problems that involve planning or converting units of measure (e.g., feet per second to miles per hour) | |
| PS | Calculate the average, given the frequency counts of all the data values
Manipulate data from tables and graphs |
No CA standard uses 'frequency' until PS.8.0 Students organize and describe distributions of data by using a number of different methods, including frequency tables, histograms, standard line and bar graphs, stem-and-leaf displays, scatterplots, and box-and-whisker plots.
6.SP.3.2 Use data to estimate the probability of future events (e.g., batting averages or number of accidents per mile driven). |
| NS | Find and use the least common multiple
Order fractions |
6.NS.2.4 Determine the least common multiple and the greatest common divisor of whole numbers; use them to solve problems with fractions (e.g., to find a common denominator to add two fractions or to find the reduced form for a fraction).
6.NS.1.1 Compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers and place them on a number line. |
| EE | Solve real-world problems using firstdegree equations
Write expressions, equations, or inequalities with a single variable for common pre-algebra settings (e.g., rate and distance problems and problems that can be solved by using proportions) |
1AL2.4 Solve multi-step problems, including word problems, involving linear equations and linear inequalities in one variable and provide justification for each step. (CA.1AL.5) |
| GR | Identify the graph of a linear inequality on the number line
Determine the slope of a line from points or equations |
7.AF.1.1 Use variables and appropriate operations to write an expression, an equation, an inequality, or a system of equations or inequalities that represents a verbal description (e.g., three less than a number, half as large as area A).
7.AF.1.5 Represent quantitative relationships graphically and interpret the meaning of a specific part of a graph in the situation represented by the graph. |
| PF | Use several angle properties to find an unknown angle measure
Recognize Pythagorean triples |
|
| ME | Compute the area of triangles and rectangles when one or more additional simple steps are required
Compute the area and circumference of circles after identifying necessary information |
|
| FU | Evaluate polynomial functions, expressed in function notation, at integer values
Express the sine, cosine, and tangent of an angle in a right triangle as a ratio of given side lengths |
|
| 28–32 | ||
| BO | Solve word problems containing several rates, proportions, or percentages | |
| PS | Calculate or use a weighted average
Interpret and use information from figures, tables, and graphs |
Definitions: |
| NS | Apply number properties involving prime factorization
Apply number properties involving even/odd numbers and factors/multiples |
|
| EE | Manipulate expressions and equations
Write expressions, equations, and inequalities for common algebra settings |
1AL 2.2 Are able to sketch the region defined by <em>linear inequality</em> (e.g. 2<em>x</em> + 6<em>y</em> < 4). (CA.1AL.6) |
| GR | Interpret and use information from graphs in the coordinate plane
Match number line graphs with solution sets of linear inequalities |
|
| PF | Apply properties of 30°-60°-90°, 45°-45°-90°, similar, and congruent triangles
Use the Pythagorean theorem |
|
| ME | Use relationships involving area, perimeter, and volume of geometric figures to compute another measure | |
| FU | Evaluate composite functions at integer values
Apply basic trigonometric ratios to solve right-triangle problems |
|
| 33–36 | ||
| BO | Solve complex arithmetic problems involving percent of increase or decrease and problems requiring integration of several concepts from prealgebra and/or pre-geometry (e.g., comparing percentages or averages, using several ratios, and finding ratios in geometry settings) | |
| PS | Distinguish between mean, median, and mode for a list of numbers
Analyze and draw conclusions based on information from figures, tables, and graphs |
5.SP.1.1 Know the concepts of mean, median, and mode; compute and compare simple examples to show that they may differ. Definitions: |
| NS | Draw conclusions based on number concepts, algebraic properties, and/or relationships between expressions and numbers
Exhibit knowledge of logarithms and geometric sequences |
|
| EE | Write expressions that require planning and/or manipulating to accurately model a situation
Write equations and inequalities that require planning, manipulating, and/or solving |
|
| GR | Match number line graphs with solution sets of simple quadratic inequalities
Identify characteristics of graphs based on a set of conditions or on a general equation such as <em>y </em>= <em>ax</em>² + <em>c </em> |
|
| PF | Draw conclusions based on a set of conditions
Solve multistep geometry problems that involve integrating concepts, planning, visualization, and/or making connections with other content areas |
|
| ME | Use scale factors to determine the magnitude of a size change
Compute the area of composite geometric figures when planning or visualization is required |
|
| FU | Write an expression for the composite of two simple functions
Use trigonometric concepts and basic identities to solve problems |
|
Page Information
|
Wiki Information |
Recent PBwiki Blog Posts |