Content Standard: H. Algebra Concepts
Students will understand and apply algebra concepts.
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. Develop and evaluate simple formulas in problem-solving contexts.	Construct number sentences with one variable to solve word problems.			Problems from McGraw Hill Algebra Gr. 4-5	Exemplar: "Skip the Movie?" (Spring 2000)	pattern variable formula equation algebra unequal number sentence
2. Find replacements for variables that make simple number sentences true.	Identify missing variables in simple addition, subtraction, and multiplication number sentences.			Function Machines (If this is put in what comes out?" n x 6 = ? Input    Output    2          12    3          18	Given a selected response test, students will fill in or solve simple number sentences. Example: x + 4 = 10; 3 X ?= 15	number sentence