Content Standard: H. Algebra Concepts:
Students will understand and apply algebraic concepts.
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. Use the concepts of variables and expressions.	Understand that a variable is an unknown quantity using a letter or a symbol.	Given a certain situation or structure, investigate how a change in one variable relates to a change in a second variable. Case of the Big Drip activity 16, Houghton Mifflin, page 20, math masters.	Power Practice/test, Addison-Wesley, page 23 text.	variables numerical expressions algebraic expressions equations
3. Analyze tables and graphs to identify properties and relationships in a practical context.	Be able to understand and apply the information given in a graph or a table.	Book 4 "Figure It Out" Curriculum Associates, page 15, #2 problem	"On Your Own" Quest book page 12, #1-3	.