WEST-E Middle Level Mathematics (NES 203) study plan

Compute fluently with rational numbers in all four operations, including signed fractions, decimals, and integers, without a calculator

Convert between fractions, decimals, and percents and order a mixed set of rational numbers on a number line

Apply divisibility rules, prime factorization, GCF, and LCM to solve multi-step number-theory problems

Classify numbers within the real number system (natural, whole, integer, rational, irrational) and justify each classification

Solve ratio, rate, proportion, and percent-application problems (tax, tip, discount, percent change) using at least two methods each

Explain and apply the properties of operations and order of operations to simplify multi-step numerical expressions

Translate verbal statements into algebraic expressions and equations, including consecutive-integer and age-type setups

Identify and correct common procedural errors in worked number-sense solutions

Simplify polynomial expressions and factor quadratics by GCF, trinomial, and difference-of-squares methods

Solve linear equations and inequalities, including compound and absolute-value inequalities, and graph solution sets on a number line

Solve systems of two linear equations by graphing, substitution, and elimination, and interpret the solution graphically

Apply exponent rules and perform operations with scientific notation

Determine slope, intercepts, and equations of lines from graphs, tables, two points, and word contexts

Distinguish linear from nonlinear relationships and identify domain and range from graphs and equations

Evaluate and compose functions using function notation, including inverse functions for simple linear cases

Model a real-world scenario with a linear or quadratic function and interpret the parameters in context

Convert within and between metric and customary units using dimensional analysis, including multi-step conversions

Compute perimeter, area, surface area, and volume of standard two- and three-dimensional figures, choosing the correct formula

Apply the Pythagorean theorem and distance formula to solve geometric and real-world problems

Classify figures and angle relationships (parallel lines and transversals, triangle congruence criteria) and justify conclusions

Perform and justify transformations (translation, rotation, reflection, dilation) on the coordinate plane and describe their effects on coordinates

Compute and interpret scale factors, similar-figure proportions, and indirect measurement problems

Calculate mean, median, mode, range, and interquartile range and choose the appropriate measure for a given data set

Read and construct displays (histogram, box plot, scatter plot) and describe shape, center, spread, and association

Compute theoretical and experimental probabilities for simple, compound, and conditional events, including with and without replacement

Apply the fundamental counting principle and permutations and combinations to counting problems

Interpret probability models, expected value, and the law of large numbers in context

Solve introductory discrete-mathematics problems involving sequences, series, and simple graph or network ideas

Integrate all four domains by solving mixed-topic problems under timed conditions without reference materials

Diagnose remaining weak areas from practice-test error patterns and target the top three with focused review

Practice explaining solution strategies in writing, as required by the mathematical-processes strand

Build and rehearse a personal test-day pacing and strategy plan