Content Standard: H. Algebra Concepts:
Students will understand and apply algebraic concepts.
Common Assessments:

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.	Use of models such as algebra tiles for concrete experience with patterns relations and functions. Use of Geometric Formulas in problem solving.	.	.	variable expression algebra
2. Solve linear equations using concrete, informal, and formal methods which apply the order of operations.	Balance model for solving equations. Solve up to two step equations with integers, decimals, and fractions. Solve simple equations with variables on both sides.	Glencoe: Chapter 6 Chapter 14 sections:14-2, 14-3, 14-4 aaamath.com mathforum.org	.	linear equation
3. Analyze tables and graphs to identify properties and relationships in a practical context.	Concrete experience with slope and intercept.	Glencoe: Chapter 14-3 Equations with Two Variables mathforum.org	Glencoe Chapter Test 14	.
4. Use graphs to represent two-variable equations.	Graphing equations by creating T charts.	Glencoe Chapter 14-4 mathforum.org	Glencoe Chapter 14 Test	.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of inequalities and non-linear equations.	.	.	.	.
6. Find solutions for unknown quantities in linear equations and in simple equations and inequalities.	Solve one and two step equalities and inequalities.	Glencoe Chapter 6 An Introduction to Algebra. 6-2 Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations 6-3 Solving Multiplication and Division Equations 14-2 Equations with Two Variables aaamath.com mathforum.org	Glencoe Chapter 6 Test	Additive inverse multiplicative inverse, equivalent properties of equality.