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Advanced Quantitative Reasoning

Texas Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Curriculum

Lessons and practice for every Advanced Quantitative Reasoning topic. Aligned to Texas TEKS standards for high school math. Get help with homework anytime.

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TX.AQR.2.A

Use precision and accuracy in real-life situations related to measurement and significant figures

TX.AQR.2.B

Apply and analyze published ratings, weighted averages, and indices to make informed decisions

TX.AQR.2.C

Solve problems involving quantities that are not easily measured using proportionality

TX.AQR.2.D

Solve geometric problems involving indirect measurement, including similar triangles, the Pythagorean Theorem, Law of Sines, Law of Cosines, and the use of dynamic geometry software

TX.AQR.2.F

Use arrays to efficiently manage large collections of data and add, subtract, and multiply matrices to solve applied problems, including geometric transformations

TX.AQR.2.G

Analyze various voting and selection processes to compare results in given situations

TX.AQR.2.H

Select and apply an algorithm of interest to solve real-life problems such as problems using recursion or iteration involving population growth or decline, fractals, and compound interest; the validity in recorded and transmitted data using checksums and hashing; sports rankings, weighted class rankings, and search engine rankings; and problems involving scheduling or routing situations using vertex-edge graphs, critical paths, Euler paths, and minimal spanning trees and communicate to peers the application of the algorithm in precise mathematical and nontechnical language

TX.AQR.3.A

Create and use mathematical models to represent and analyze personal financial situations, and to solve problems involving planning, managing, and paying federal and state taxes

TX.AQR.3.C

Use arrays to efficiently manage large collections of data and add, subtract, and multiply matrices to solve applied problems

TX.AQR.3.E

Represent and analyze mathematical models for various voting and selection processes to compare results in given situations

TX.AQR.3.F

Use regression methods available through technology to model linear and exponential functions, interpret correlations, and make predictions

TX.AQR.3.G

Generate and use linear, exponential, logistic, and trigonometric functions to model and solve problems involving periodic data

TX.AQR.3.H

Create, represent, and analyze mathematical models for various types of income calculations to determine the best option for a given situation

TX.AQR.3.I

Create, represent, and analyze mathematical models for expenditures, including those involving credit, to determine the best option for a given situation

TX.AQR.3.J

Create, represent, and analyze mathematical models and appropriate representations, including formulas and amortization tables, for various types of loans and investments to determine the best option for a given situation

TX.AQR.4.A

Use a two-way frequency table as a sample space to identify whether two events are independent and to interpret the results

TX.AQR.4.B

Use the Addition Rule, P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A and B), in mathematical and real-world problems

TX.AQR.4.C

Calculate conditional probabilities and probabilities of compound events using tree diagrams, Venn diagrams, area models, and formulas

TX.AQR.4.E

Use probabilities to make and justify decisions about risks in everyday life

TX.AQR.4.F

Calculate expected value to analyze mathematical fairness, payoff, and risk

TX.AQR.4.G

Determine the validity of logical arguments that include compound conditional statements by constructing truth tables

TX.AQR.4.H

Identify limitations and lack of relevant information in studies reporting statistical information, especially when studies are reported in condensed form

TX.AQR.4.I

Interpret and compare statistical results using appropriate technology given a margin of error

TX.AQR.4.K

Describe strengths and weaknesses of sampling techniques, data and graphical displays, and interpretations of summary statistics and other results appearing in a study, including reports published in the media

TX.AQR.4.L

Determine the need for and purpose of a statistical investigation and what type of statistical analysis can be used to answer a specific question or set of questions

TX.AQR.4.P

Create data displays for given data sets to investigate, compare, and estimate center, shape, spread, and unusual features of the data

TX.AQR.4.Q

Analyze possible sources of data variability, including those that can be controlled and those that cannot be controlled

TX.AQR.4.S

Justify the design and the conclusion(s) of statistical studies, including the methods used

Texas Advanced Quantitative Reasoning — Course Overview

Advanced Quantitative Reasoning (AQR) is a Texas high school math course designed to develop real-world problem-solving and analytical skills. Aligned to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), AQR prepares students to use mathematics in everyday contexts — from personal finance to data analysis to logical reasoning.

Key Topics in Texas AQR

  • Measurement and Precision: Using significant figures and accuracy in real-life situations
  • Proportionality: Solving problems involving quantities that are not easily measured directly
  • Indirect Measurement: Applying similar triangles, the Pythagorean Theorem, Law of Sines, and Law of Cosines
  • Combinatorics: Solving problems involving large quantities using counting methods
  • Matrices: Adding, subtracting, and multiplying matrices to solve applied problems including geometric transformations
  • Voting and Selection: Analyzing voting processes and comparing results across different methods
  • Algorithms and Recursion: Applying algorithms to population growth, compound interest, scheduling, and vertex-edge graphs
  • Personal Finance: Modeling income, expenditures, credit, loans, investments, and taxes
  • Probability: Using two-way tables, Addition Rule, conditional probability, expected value, and risk analysis
  • Statistics: Interpreting statistical studies, identifying bias, analyzing margins of error, and evaluating data displays
  • Mathematical Modeling: Using linear, exponential, logistic, and trigonometric functions to model real-world data

How StudyPug Supports Texas AQR Students

StudyPug provides lessons and practice problems for every topic in Advanced Quantitative Reasoning. Each concept is broken down into clear, manageable steps so students can work through challenging material at their own pace. Whether students need help with a specific homework problem or want to review an entire unit before a test, StudyPug is available on any device at any time.

Parents looking for AQR support will find that StudyPug's guided practice and worked examples make it easy for students to understand not just how to solve a problem, but why each step works — a key skill for a course built around real-world reasoning.

Is Advanced Quantitative Reasoning Required in Texas?

AQR is an elective fourth math credit option for Texas high school students under the Foundation High School Program. It is designed for students who have completed Algebra II and want a math course focused on applied and quantitative reasoning rather than precalculus or calculus. It does not appear on STAAR assessments but plays an important role in college and career readiness.