Content Standard: G. Patterns, Relations, Functions:
Students will understand that mathematics is the science of patterns, relationships, and functions.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)	Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Describe and represent relationships with tables, graphs, and equations.	Represent and analyze patterns and functions using words, tables, and graphs.	"Oh, Say Can You See" Quest text, pages 110 & 111.	Discovering Patterns and Relationships Assessment master 3, Quest, Addison-Wesley	tables  graphs equations relationships
3. Use patterns and multiple representations to solve problems.	Identify the pattern in a set of numbers and apply it in appropriate ways.	"Betty's Miniature Bird House Business" Fall 1999 Exemplar, pages 97-102. "Chick-a-dee-dee" problem, Exemplar, Fall 1999, pages 165-169.	Discovering Patterns and Relationships Assessment master 3, Quest, Addison-Wesley.	patterns