Content Standard: J. Mathematical Reasoning:
Students will understand and apply concepts of mathematical reasoning.
Common Assessment(s): Map Task, Who's The Best

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)	Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Support reasoning by using models, known facts, properties, and relationships.	Understand reason and proof as fundamental aspects of mathematics.	Students practice posing conjectures and trying to justify them, such as explaining why a certain answer is logical.	Students will explain their reasoning and justify the mathematical process in mathematical discussions	reason proof justify logical