Content Standard: H. ALGEBRA CONCEPTS: Students will understand and apply algebraic concepts.
Common Assessment(s): Assessed in Grade 8: MAP Task , Alice and the Relishes

Performance Indicators	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)	Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Use the concepts of variables and expressions.	Solve simple equations with one variable.   Evaluate algebraic expressions when the values of the variables are given. Solve equations with a single variable using manipulatives Hands-on Equations program.	Hands on Equations throughout the year. Glencoe& Ch 1-7: Variables and Expressions Ch 1-9: Solving Equations Ch 5-7: Solving Equations Ch 7-4: Solving Equations www.aaamath.com www.mathforum.org	.	variable, equation, expression, evaluate
2. Solve linear equations using concrete, informal, and formal methods which apply the order of operations..	Not a grade 6 concept.	.	.	.
3. Analyze tables and graphs to identify properties and relationships in a practical context.	Not done in grade 6	.	.	.