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<strong>Standards</strong> for<br />
<strong>Math</strong>ematical Practice<br />
Students who are mathematically proficient should:<br />
Use appropriate tools strategically.<br />
• Know how to use a variety of tools, including pencil and paper,<br />
rulers, scales, calculators, and mathematical software.<br />
• Choose the best tool for different situations, explain why it was<br />
chosen, and use it correctly (when to use a <strong>com</strong>pass versus a<br />
protractor).<br />
Be accurate and pay attention to details.<br />
• Work carefully and always check work.<br />
• Use clear definitions, explanations, and math vocabulary.<br />
• Understand the meaning of math symbols and use them correctly.<br />
• Specify units of measure and label clearly and correctly.<br />
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