Algebraic expressions
Global Context:
Key concept: Form
Related concept: Representation, Simplification, Generalization
Statement of inquiry
Moving from the particular case of number properties into the generalized forms provided by algebra is one of the most important steps in developing mathematical competence.
Inquiry Questions
Factual: How can we represent number and pattern forms algebraically?
Conceptual: How do we apply our knowledge of algebra to represent a real-world problem?
Debatable: Who needs algebra?
Unit Assessments
Unit Test - Crit. A
Investigation - Crit. B & C
Key concept: Form
Related concept: Representation, Simplification, Generalization
Statement of inquiry
Moving from the particular case of number properties into the generalized forms provided by algebra is one of the most important steps in developing mathematical competence.
Inquiry Questions
Factual: How can we represent number and pattern forms algebraically?
Conceptual: How do we apply our knowledge of algebra to represent a real-world problem?
Debatable: Who needs algebra?
Unit Assessments
Unit Test - Crit. A
Investigation - Crit. B & C