Students should understand whole numbers as well as fractions, decimals -- and the decimal number system -- and percents; Roman numerals are also tested. These youngsters should also be able to show that they understand addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as the ability to solves problems using these operations with whole numbers, decimals and fractions. This group of students should also understand prime numbers, composites, factors and multiples.
Students in this grade range should understand integers, fractions, exponents, scientific notation, radicals, ratios, decimals and absolute value. Pupils should be able to solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with whole numbers as well as ratios, proportions and percents. As with the younger age group, these students should be able to use paper and pencil and a calculator to solve math problems.
This group of students is expected to understand rational numbers, irrational numbers, integers and real and complex numbers in real world situations. They should also understand the basic concepts of limits and infinity. Pupils should understand addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as square roots, exponents and inverse relationships.
Each age group should also understand measurements including weight, money, time, length, area, volume and temperature. They should be able to solve problems appropriate to their learning level. They should be able to use rulers, measuring cups, thermometers and protractors to solve real world problems. Each student should understand basic geometric concepts, also appropriate to their grade level, including spatial relationships, symmetry and congruency. Algebraic thinking, data analysis and probability will also appear on the FCAT.