2023 Math Attributes and 2017 Mathematical Practices
The mathematical attributes identified in the 2023 North Dakota Mathematics K-12 Standards will assist
learners in solving authentic math problems while connecting concepts, providing evidence explaining
the reasoning and efficiency of strategies used, and proving the accuracy of solutions. The three
attributes align with the Mathematical Practices identified in the 2017 North Dakota Mathematics K-12
Standards. The attributes used in the 2023 North Dakota Mathematics K-12 Standards were identified
within the 2022 North Dakota Learning Continuum. The charts below show this alignment and identify
concepts contained within the attributes.
Math Attribute: Problem-Solving
Practices Aligned Concepts Included
Math Practice 1: Make sense of • Interpret the meaning of problems.
problems and persevere. • Determine starting point.
• Analyze the information given.
Math Practice 6: Attend to • Plan a solution pathway.
Precision. • View the overall process of the problem and attend to
details.
• Identify important quantities to examine in relationships.
• Identify relationships between various presentations of
information.
• Monitor progress and make changes in approach as
needed.
• Ask - “Does this make sense?”
• Label quantities appropriately.
• Express numerical answers accurately.
• Calculate efficiently and accurately.
• Identify relevant resources to pose and solve problems.
Math Attribute: Connections
Practices Aligned Concepts Included
Math Practice 5: Use Appropriate • Relate current situations to concepts or skills previously
tools strategically. learned.
• Connect mathematical ideas to one another.
Math Practice 7: Look for and • Apply general mathematical rules to specific situations.
make use of structure. • Look for structure and patterns.
• View complicated things as single objects or a composition
Math Practice 8: Look for and of several objects.
express regularity in repeated • Look for generalizations or shortcuts within repeated
reasoning. calculations.
• Understand the broader application of patterns.
• See structure in similar situations.
• Apply math to solve everyday problems.
• Use estimation and other mathematical knowledge to detect
errors.
• Use technology tools to deepen mathematical
understanding.
• Use mathematical models to visualize and analyze
information.
Math Attribute: Reasoning and Proof
Practices Aligned Concepts Included
Math Practice 2: Reason • Make sense of quantities and their relationship.
abstractly and quantitatively. • Decontextualize (represent symbolically) and contextualize
(understand symbol meaning).
Math Practice 3: Construct viable • Create logical representations of problems.
arguments and critique the • Understand the meaning of quantities.
reasoning of others. • Analyze problems using mathematical assumptions,
definitions, and arguments.
Math Practice 4: Model with • Justify conclusions with mathematical ideas.
Mathematics • Listen to others’ arguments.
• Ask questions to determine if arguments make sense.
• Suggest ideas to improve/revise arguments.
• Communicate precisely to others.
• Use clear mathematical language when discussing
reasoning.
• Understand the meanings of mathematical symbols.
• Compare two arguments to discover and correct flawed logic.
• Evaluate the reasonableness of results.
• Simplify complex problems.
• Ask - “How can I represent this mathematically?”
References:
McCallum, William (2011). Grouping the Standards. The University of Arizona. Retrieved May 15, 2023,
from Math Practice Standards: Classroom Evidence
North Dakota Learning Continuum | North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. (2022, Summer).
North Dakota Department of Public Instruction | Retrieved March 8, 2023 from ND Learning
Continuum v9 (003).pdf
Wichita Public Schools Math Department (May 2016). Implementing Standards for Mathematical
Practices. Retrieved May 15, 2023, from Implementing Standards for Mathematical Practices
(achievethecore.org)
