7th Grade Math (Florida B.E.S.T.)
Your Teacher Information Pack for 7th Grade Math (Florida B.E.S.T.): the standards with their official codes, in our own short summaries, plus tests and official links.
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- State
- Florida
- Grade
- Grade 7
- Source
- Florida's B.E.S.T. Standards (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking)
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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The standards (our summaries)
Official Florida codes with our own short summaries (not the official wording). Each code links to the official document.
MA.7.NSO.1 Write numbers in equivalent forms.
- MA.7.NSO.1 Write numbers in equivalent forms.
- MA.7.NSO.1.1 Apply the exponent laws to evaluate and rewrite number expressions that have rational bases and whole-number exponents.
- MA.7.NSO.1.2 Write rational numbers as fractions, mixed numbers, repeating decimals or percents to solve problems.
MA.7.NSO.2 Do all four operations with rational numbers.
- MA.7.NSO.2 Do all four operations with rational numbers.
- MA.7.NSO.2.1 Evaluate multistep expressions with rational numbers that include grouping symbols, whole-number powers and absolute value.
- MA.7.NSO.2.2 Add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers fluently.
- MA.7.NSO.2.3 Solve real-world problems with any of the four operations on rational numbers.
MA.7.AR.1 Write algebraic expressions in equivalent forms.
- MA.7.AR.1 Write algebraic expressions in equivalent forms.
- MA.7.AR.1.1 Use properties of operations to combine linear expressions with rational coefficients by adding or subtracting.
- MA.7.AR.1.2 Decide whether two linear expressions are equivalent.
MA.7.AR.2 Write and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.
- MA.7.AR.2 Write and solve one-variable equations and inequalities.
- MA.7.AR.2.1 Write and solve one-step inequalities and show the solutions algebraically or on a graph.
- MA.7.AR.2.2 Write and solve two-step equations with rational terms, including in context.
MA.7.AR.3 Use percents and proportional reasoning to solve problems.
- MA.7.AR.3 Use percents and proportional reasoning to solve problems.
- MA.7.AR.3.1 Solve multistep real-world percent problems using ratios and percents.
- MA.7.AR.3.2 Use ratios to solve real-world proportion problems.
- MA.7.AR.3.3 Solve problems converting units between different measurement systems.
MA.7.AR.4 Analyze and represent proportional relationships between two variables.
- MA.7.AR.4 Analyze and represent proportional relationships between two variables.
- MA.7.AR.4.1 Decide from a table, graph or description whether two quantities are proportional.
- MA.7.AR.4.2 Find the constant of proportionality from a table, graph or description.
- MA.7.AR.4.3 Graph a proportional relationship given as a table, equation or description.
- MA.7.AR.4.4 Turn any representation of a proportional relationship into a description, table or equation.
- MA.7.AR.4.5 Solve real-world problems with proportional relationships.
MA.7.GR.1 Solve problems with plane figures, including circles.
- MA.7.GR.1 Solve problems with plane figures, including circles.
- MA.7.GR.1.1 Use formulas for the area of trapezoids, parallelograms and rhombuses.
- MA.7.GR.1.2 Find areas of polygons and composite figures by splitting them into triangles or quadrilaterals.
- MA.7.GR.1.3 Explore how circumference relates proportionally to diameter and use the circumference formula.
- MA.7.GR.1.4 Explore the area formula for a circle and use it to solve problems.
- MA.7.GR.1.5 Solve problems about lengths and areas of figures, including scale drawings and scale factors.
MA.7.GR.2 Solve problems with solid figures, including right circular cylinders.
- MA.7.GR.2 Solve problems with solid figures, including right circular cylinders.
- MA.7.GR.2.1 Work out a cylinder's surface area from its net.
- MA.7.GR.2.2 Solve real-world problems about the surface area of right circular cylinders.
- MA.7.GR.2.3 Solve problems about the volume of right circular cylinders.
MA.7.DP.1 Represent and interpret numerical and categorical data.
- MA.7.DP.1 Represent and interpret numerical and categorical data.
- MA.7.DP.1.1 Choose a suitable measure of center or variation for numerical data, considering context and outliers.
- MA.7.DP.1.2 Compare two data sets using center and variability and draw conclusions about the two populations.
- MA.7.DP.1.3 Use categorical data from a random sample and proportional reasoning to predict about a population.
- MA.7.DP.1.4 Use proportional reasoning to make and interpret circle graphs.
- MA.7.DP.1.5 Choose and make a suitable graph for real-world data, whether numerical or categorical.
MA.7.DP.2 Understand probability; find and compare experimental and theoretical probability.
- MA.7.DP.2 Understand probability; find and compare experimental and theoretical probability.
- MA.7.DP.2.1 Find the sample space of a simple experiment.
- MA.7.DP.2.2 Interpret how likely an event is from its probability and compare probabilities of events.
- MA.7.DP.2.3 Find the theoretical probability of an event in a simple experiment.
- MA.7.DP.2.4 Simulate a simple experiment to find experimental probability and compare it with theoretical probability.
Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning (K–12) (apply to every grade)
Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning Standards (MA.K12.MTR)
- MA.K12.MTR.1.1 Engage persistently in challenging problems, individually and with peers, adjusting methods when stuck.
- MA.K12.MTR.2.1 Show understanding by representing problems several ways: objects, drawings, tables, graphs, and equations.
- MA.K12.MTR.3.1 Complete tasks accurately and efficiently, choosing and adapting methods to fit the context.
- MA.K12.MTR.4.1 Discuss mathematical thinking, communicate clearly, analyze others' reasoning, and justify results.
- MA.K12.MTR.5.1 Use patterns and structure to break down problems and connect new ideas to prior learning.
- MA.K12.MTR.6.1 Check whether solutions are reasonable through estimation, benchmarks, and explained methods.
- MA.K12.MTR.7.1 Apply mathematics to real-world situations through modeling, investigation, and refining methods.
Tests and key dates
State tests for this grade: STAAR Grade 7 Mathematics · FAST Mathematics (Florida, grades 3–8).
Official documents
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