Bath School Department 2003
Content Area: Mathematics
Grade: 8

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.

Construct simple algebraic expressions for number patterns form tables, and graphs.

Chapter 4 Statistics and Data Analysis

Chapter 6 Patterns and Number Sense

Lesson 7-6 Sequences

Lab 7-6B Fibonacci Sequence

Lesson 10-7 Circle Graphs

Chapter 11 Algebra: Functions and Graphs.

Lab 13-4B Patterns in Pascalís Triangle

Problem solving

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2.Analyze relationships to explain how a change in one quantity can result in a change in another.

Analyze relationships and develop algebraic equations to describe them.

Compare and analyze patterns that change by constant versus variable rates of change.

Chapter 2 An Introduction to Algebra

Chapter 3 Statistics and Data Analysis

Chapter 11 Algebra Functions and Graphs

Problem solving

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3. Use patterns and multiple representations to solve problems.

Multiple opportunities to graph practical data, describe and compare the results and make predictions based on the data and trends.

Lesson 7-6 Sequences

Lab 7-6B Fibonacci Sequence

Lab 13-4B Patterns in Pascalís Triangle

Problem solving

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