Content Standard: H. Algebra Concepts:
Students will understand and apply algebra concepts.
Common Asssessment(s): MAP Task: Alphabet and Animal Problems

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements (Specific grade level learning objectives)			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Develop and evaluate simple formulas in problem-solving contexts.	Writing addition and subtraction formulas for solving problems			Problems from Beginning Algebra Thinking, Grade 3-4, Ideal School Supply. McGraw Hill, Gr. 2-3, Basic Skills Series: Elementary Algebra	Exemplar: "Flies & Frogs" (summer course).	pattern formula equation equal unequal
2. Find replacements for variables that make simple number sentences true.	Replacing variables in addition and subtraction			Function Machines (If this is put in what comes out?" n + 6 = ? Input    Output    2          8    3          9	Given a selected response test, students will fill in or solve simple number sentences. Example: x + 4 = 10	number sentence