Content Standard: G. Patterns, Relations, and Functions:
Students will understand that mathematics is the science of patterns, relationships, and functions.
Common Assessment: MAP Task, The Chessboard Problem

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	Multiple concrete experiences with slope applied to data collection and graphing activities.	Glencoe: 14-5A A Function of Time 14-3 Equations with two Variables	.	function linear equation
2. Analyze relationships to explain how a change in one quantity can result in a change in another.	Describe patterns in visual form from graphs and tables.	Glencoe: 14-5 Functions 14-4 Graphing Equations with Two Variables	.	.
3. Use patterns and multiple representations to solve problems.	Multiple opportunities to graph, describe practical data and predict based on trends.	Glencoe: 4-1B Exploring Factors 4-3B Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences	.	arithmetic sequence geometric sequence