Statement of The interaction of humans and our world can be

represented in a variety of forms.

Inquiry
Global Context Scientific & Technical Innovation
Assessment

Criteria: B & C
Summative Due Date: February 20, 2015

Learning Targets (Standards: EE 1-9)

Inquiry Questions:

Factual: What purposes do variable expressions serve?

Conceptual: How and why do we use different ways to express the
same idea?
Debatable: Is there a best way to solve a problem?

Unit 5

I can write numerical expressions with exponents

I can evaluate numerical expressions with exponents.
I can write and interpret expressions that have letters representing
numbers (2a also)
o I can identify the parts of an expression. (2b)
o I can evaluate expressions. (2c)
o I can use order of operations to solve problems. (2c)
I can make equivalent expressions.
I can identify equivalent expressions and prove that they are equal.
I can explain what solving an equation means.
I can determine when a number makes an equation or inequality true.
I can write an equation like x +p=q or px=q to represent a real-word
situation.
I can show how a variable is used to represent a number or a set of
numbers.
I can write a real-world problem to match an equation like x+p=q or
px=q
I can write an inequality to represent a real-world problem.
I can show inequalities on a number line.
I can identify the independent and dependent variable in a graph,
table, and equation.
I can describe the relationship between changes in the independent
and dependent variables when they are in a table, graph, or equation.

Word

Definition

axes

The sides of a graph

X = horizontal
y= vertical

Coefficient
constant
coordinate
plane/grid
Dependent
variable

A number used to multiply a variable

A fixed amount (that doesnt change)
The plane created by the x and y axis
The thing being measured.(the output)

Distribute

deal out or share

Equation

Has an equal sign

Example: 2 x 3 =6

equivalent

Equal to

Evaluate

To find the value of (the answer)

Exponent

The exponent of a number says how many times to

use that number in a multiplication
Does not have an equal sign
Example: 23 is an expression
The input of a function (what affects the
dependent variable)
Not equal
Written as > <
The operation that reverses the effect of another
operation.
Example: + and - are inverse operations.
a graph that shows frequency of data along a
number line.
The rules that say which calculation comes first in
an expression

expression
Independent
variable
inequality
Inverse
operation
Line plot
Order of
operations
slope
variable

The shape of a line (up/down; steep/shallow)

A symbol for a number we dont know yet or that
can change (usually a letter)

Criterion C: Communicating in Mathematics

0

1-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

You did not reach any standard described below.

You are able to:
Use limited mathematical language.
Use limited forms of mathematical representation to present
information
Communicate through lines of reasoning that are difficult to
understand
You are able to:
Use some appropriate mathematical language.
Use different forms of mathematical representation to present
information adequately.
Communicate through lines of reasoning that able to be
understood, although these are not always coherent
Adequately organize information using a logical structure
You are able to:
Usually use appropriate mathematical language.
Usually use different forms of mathematical representation to
present information correctly.
Communicate through lines of reasoning that are usually
coherent
Present work that is consistently organized using a logical
structure.
You are able to:
Consistently use appropriate mathematical language.
Consistently use different forms of mathematical representation
to present information correctly.
Communicate clearly through coherent lines of reasoning
Present work that is consistently organized using a logical
structure.

Unit Specific Descriptors

Appropriate Math Language:
Use the vocab on the back of your cover
sheet
Describe what an equation means and what
its parts represent in a real-life setting
Use correct symbols when writing equations or
expressions
Know when to use equation vs. expression
Different Forms of Representation
Word problems
Equations/expressions
Tables
Coordinate graphs
As comparisons (inequalities)
Number lines
Lines of Reasoning:
When to use which form
Applying numbers to a real world situations
To explain how you moved from one form to
another (ie from a word problem to an
equation)
Generalizing patterns that you notice in
writing problems, equations, or graphing

Criterion B: Investigating Patterns

0

You did not reach any standard described above.

1-2

You are able to:

apply, with teacher support, mathematical problemsolving techniques to recognize simple patterns
state predictions consistent with simple patterns

3-4

You are able to:

apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to
recognize patterns
suggest how these patterns work

5-6

7-8

You are able to:

apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to
recognize patterns
suggest relationships or general rules consistent with
findings
verify whether patterns work for another example
You are able to:
select and apply mathematical problem-solving
techniques to recognize correct patterns
describe patterns as relationships or general rules
consistent with correct findings
verify whether patterns work for other examples

Unit Specific Descriptors

Apply Problem-Solving Techniques to Find Patterns:
Evaluating an equation for different values
Making a table of values
Graphing values to look for trends
Guess and check
Look for clue words (operation words)
Rewrite an equation in another way
Work backwards
Draw a picture
Describe Patterns as Relationships or Rules:
When __________ increases, __________ increases
or decreases because
For every _________________, _________ happens
The pattern is _____________________
I can show this pattern with this equation or
expression __________________
Verify If the Pattern Works for Other Examples:
Verify means to give evidence that supports
your results SO you must prove that your pattern
or equation works on another example that you
make up to score a 5-8!