District/School Administration PK-16 Program Support Educational Technology
Technology Toolkit

Apportionment Methods
North Shore Regional Vocational School District

Learning Standards

Learning standards addressed

Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Framework

Reasoning and Proof (from the Guiding Philosophy)
From the early grades on, students develop their reasoning skills by making and testing mathematical conjectures, drawing logical conclusions, and justifying their thinking in developmentally appropriate ways. As they advance through the grades, students' arguments become more sophisticated and they are able to construct formal proofs. By doing so, students learn what mathematical reasoning entails.

Making Connections (from the Guiding Philosophy)
Mathematics is not a collection of separate strands or standards. Rather, it is an integrated field of study. Students develop a perspective of the mathematics field as an integrated whole by understanding connections within and outside of the discipline. It is important for teachers to demonstrate the significance and relevance of the subject by encouraging students to explore the connections that exist within mathematics, with other disciplines, and between mathematics and students' own experiences.

Technology performance indicators addressed

Massachusetts Recommended PreK-12 Instructional Technology Standards (2001)

Standard 1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.
Grades 9-12:
1.46 Use advanced formatting features of a spreadsheet application (e.g., reposition columns and rows, add and name worksheets).
1.47 Use formulas in a spreadsheet application.
1.49 Customize formatting of charts and graphs created in spreadsheet.
1.50 Define and use functions of a spreadsheet such as sort, filter, find.

Standard 3. Demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem-solving, and communication. Students locate, evaluate, collect, and process information from a variety of electronic sources. Students use telecommunications and other media to interact or collaborate with peers, experts, and other audiences.
Grades 9-12:
3.16 Collect, organize, analyze, and graphically present data using the most appropriate tools (e.g., spreadsheet, database, graphing, and concept-mapping tools).

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