Content Standard: H. Algebra Concepts:Students will understand and apply algebraic concepts.
Common Assessments: MAP Task, Alice and the Radishes

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.	Evaluate and simplify expressions including combining like terms. Translate simple word problems into equations and expressions.	Chapter 2 An Introduction to Algebra Lesson 3-9 Solving Equations Lesson 7-10 Solving Equations Problem solving MEA released items	.	.
2. Solve linear equations using concrete, informal, and formal methods which apply the order of operations.	Solve equations by graphing and charting both sides of the equation. Use formal methods to solve equations with variables on both sides.	Lesson 7-6 Sequences Chapter 11 Algebra: Functions and Graphs Problem solving MEA released items Navigating through Algebra in Grades 6-8	.	.
3. Analyze tables and graphs to identify properties and relationships in a practical context.	Identify slope and intercept in linear equations using graphs and tables.	Navigating through Algebra in Grades 6-8 Lesson 10-6 The Percent Equation Problem solving MEA released items	.	.
4. Use graphs to represent two-variable equations.	Graph linear equations.	Chapter 11 Algebra: Functions and Graphs Problem solving MEA released items	.	.
5.Demonstrate an understanding of inequalities and non-linear equations.	Graph inequalities and non linear equations.	Chapter 11 ìAlgebra: Functions and Graphsî Problem solving MEA released items	.	.
6. Find solutions for unknown quantities in linear equations and in simple equations and inequalities.	Find solutions to one and two step equations and inequalities. Solve equations with variables on both sides of the equation. Use the distributive property in solving equations.	Chapter 11 ìAlgebra: Functions and Graphsî Problem solving MEA released items	.	.