The student is expected to construct named variables with multiple data types and perform operations on their values;
A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
manipulate and rename variables and describe different data types; and
TA.8.2.A
construct named variables with multiple data types and perform operations on their values;
TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS.8.2.A — Breakout of skills
Breakouts are the component parts that make up a student expectation. A breakout shows a distinct concept a student should know or a distinct skill that a student should be able to demonstrate.
The student is expected to
construct named variables with multiple data types
perform operations on their [constructed named variables with multiple data types] values
Cross-curricular Connections
The cross-curricular connections are designed to help educators make content connections between the technology applications TEKS and other subject areas. The standards below illustrate alignment between grade level content areas which may help educators develop cross-curricular lessons. These connections do not represent all possible connections that might be made.
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Math
Math.8.8.A write one-variable equations or inequalities with variables on both sides that represent problems using rational number coefficients and constants