Central Bucks Academic Content Standards:

Mathematics

May 14, 1999
2.8 Use Algebraic Methods to Describe Patterns and Functions 2.8 Grade 3
(Algebra and Functions)
2.8 Grade 5
(Algebra and Functions)
2.8 Grade 8
(Algebra and Functions)
2.8 Grade 11
(Algebra and Functions)
A. Equations A1. Use concrete objects and trial and error to solve number sentences and check if solutions are sensible and accurate. A1. Use concrete objects and combinations of symbols and numbers to create expressions that model mathematical situations. A1. Apply simple algebraic patterns to basic number theory and to spatial relations. A1. Analyze a given set of data for the existence of a pattern and represent the pattern algebraically and graphically.
A2. Substitute a missing addend in a number sentence. A2. Describe a realistic situation using information given in equations, inequalities, tables, or graphs.  A2. Discover, describe, and generalize patterns, including linear, exponential, and simple quadratic relationships.  A2. Give examples of patterns that occur in data from other disciplines.
A3. Create a story to match a given combination of symbols and numbers.  A3. Select and use appropriate strategies, including concrete materials, to solve number sentences and explain the method of solution.  A3. Create and interpret expressions, equations, or inequalities that model problem situations.  A3. Formulate expressions, equations, inequalities, systems of equations, systems of inequalities, and matrices to model routine and non-routine problem situations.
A4. Use concrete objects and symbols to model the concepts of variables, expressions, equations, and equalities.  A4. Use the understanding that an equality relationship between two quantities remains the same as long the same change is made to both quantities. A4. Use concrete objects to model algebraic concepts. 
A5. Select and use a strategy to solve an equation or inequality, explain the solution and check the solution for accuracy. 
B. Patterns and functions B1. Recognize, describe, extend, create, and replicate a variety of patterns including attribute, activity, number, and geometric patterns. B1. Recognize, reproduce, extend, create, and describe patterns, sequences, and relationships verbally, numerically, symbolically, and graphically, using a variety of materials. B1. Solve and graph equations and inequalities using scientific and graphing calculators and computer spreadsheets.  B1. Use equations to represent curves such as lines, circles, ellipses, parabolas, and hyperbolas.
B2. Demonstrate simple function rules.  B2. Connect patterns to geometric relations and basic number skills. B2. Represent relationships with tables, graphs in the coordinate plane, and verbal or symbolic rules.  B2. Identify whether systems of equations and inequalities are consistent or inconsistent.
B3. Analyze simple functions and relationships and locate points on a simple grid. B3. Form rules based on patterns (e.g., an equation that relates pairs in a sequence). B3. Graph a linear function from a rule or table. B3. Analyze and explain systems of equations, systems of inequalities, and matrices.
B4. Explain the use of combinations of symbols and numbers in expressions, equations, and inequalities.  B4. Generate a table or graph from a function and use graphing calculators and computer spreadsheets to graph and analyze functions.  B4. Determine patterns generated as a result of an experiment.
B5. Generate functions from tables of data and relate data to corresponding graphs and functions. B5. Show that an equality relationship between two quantities remains the same as long as the same change is made to both quantities; and explain how a change in one quantity determines another quantity in functional relationship. B5. Use matrices to organize and manipulate data, including matrix addition, subtraction, multiplication, and scalar multiplication.
B6. Determine patterns generated as a result of an experiment.  B6. Demonstrate the connection between algebraic equations and inequalities and the geometry of relations in the coordinate plane.
B7. Select, justify, and apply an appropriate technique to graph a linear function in two variables, including slope-intercept, x- and y- intercepts, graphing by transformations, and the use of a graphing calculator.
B8. Write the equation of a line when given the graph of the line, two points on the line, or the slope of the line and a point on the line.
B9. Given a set of data points, write an equation for a line of best fit.
B10. Solve linear, quadratic, and exponential, equations both symbolically and graphically.
B11. Determine the domain and range of a relation, given a graph or set of ordered pairs.
B12. Analyze a relation to determine whether a direct or inverse variation exists and represent it algebraically and graphically.
B13. Represent functional relationships in tables, charts, and graphs.
B14. Create and interpret functional models.
B15. Analyze properties and relationships of functions (linear, polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic).
B16. Analyze and categorize functions by their characteristics.

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