Algebra
(At the end of this unit you should know, understand, and be able to do the following :)
Know
Patterns
Pattern
Repetition
Function
Function table
Input
Output
Rule
Geometric pattern
Numerical pattern
Equivalent
Equality
Symbols and Variables
Equation
Expression
Variable
Symbol
Unknown
Number sentence
Understand
Do
Patterns
A function rule describes a sequence of
numbers or objects.
Patterns
Extend or find a missing element in a
numerical or geometric pattern. Identify/
describe the rule for a numerical or
geometric pattern. Create or replicate a
numerical or geometric pattern with
whole numbers or money showing 3
repetitions (+, -, or X may be used).
Determine the missing elements in a
function table given the rule. Determine
the rule for a function given a completed
table (using +, -, or X, no variables).
Symbols and Variables
Symbols or variables can be used to
represent missing parts of an equation or
expression.
Symbols and Variables
Identify the missing symbol that makes a
number sentence true. Solve for a missing
number in an equation. Relate
expressions and equations to story
situations.
Algebra
Key Learning: Algebra helps to identify and describe patterns and rules of equations.
Unit Essential Question: How can you solve equations with variables and use patterns to complete function tables?
Patterns
Lesson Essential Questions:
 How is a geometric or numerical
pattern created?

How do you find the rule of a
function table? (4.5)

How can a function or rule help to
extend or complete a pattern?
(4.5)

How can you create a function
table? (4.5)
Vocabulary:
Pattern, repetition, function, function
table, input, output, rule, geometric
pattern, numerical pattern, equivalent,
equality
Symbols and Variables
Lesson Essential Questions

How do you find a missing symbol or
number in an equation? (4.6)

How do you relate story situations
with expressions or equations? (4.1,
4.3, 4.4)
Vocabulary:
Equation, expression, variable, symbol,
unknown, number sentence
Lesson Essential Questions:
Vocabulary: