Unit 5.

3 – Algebra
Algebra is a tool to represent real-world situations using numbers, letters, and symbols.

Unit 5.3 - Algebra

Algebra is a tool to represent real-world situations
using numbers, letters, and symbols.

How do I evaluate How do I find the

algebraic unkown in a single-step
expressions? equation?

5.3.1 - Evaluate algebraic expressions

involving decimals and fractions using 5.3.3 - Find the unkown in
order of operations sigle-step equations
5.3.2- Evaluate multi-step numerical involving fractions and
expressions involving fractions using order mixed numbers.
of operations.
5.3.4- Given a set of values, identify those
that make an inequality a true statement.
 Unit 5.3 – Algebra
Algebra is a tool to represent real-world situations using numbers, letters, and symbols.

Daily Learning Objectives

State Performance Topical Essential Vocabulary and Assessment
Month
Week
Day

Indicators Questions Reference Evidence

KIPPsters will be able to…
5.3.1 - Differentiate between an expression and an 5.3.2 – Evaluate multi- Order of Operations
equation. step numerical
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expressions involving How do I evaluate P

5.3.2 - Evaluate multi-step numerical expressions fractions using order of an algebraic E
involving fractions using the order of operations. expression? M/D
operations. A/S
5.3.3 - Identify and define the parts of an algebraic
expression. Algebraic Expressions
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5.3.4 - Evaluate an algebraic expression given the Variable

value of a variable. Substitution/Plugging in
Evaluation
5.3.5 - Evaluate algebraic expressions involving
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Expression
decimals using the order of operations.
January 2011

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Algebraic representations
of multiplication (ex. 7y)

Evaluating algebraic
5.3.6 - Evaluate algebraic expressions involving 5.3.1— Evaluate expressions
fractions and mixed numbers using the algebraic expressions
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order of operations. involving decimals and Combine like terms

fractions using order of Isolating the variable
operations. Inverse operation
Equation
5.3.7 - Given a set of values, identify those that Substitute to check
5.3.4— Given a set of
make an inequality a true statement. Balance method
values, identify those
that make an inequality Proportion
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a true statement. Cross multiply

Comparison symbols

<, >, ≤, ≥,=, ≠

 Unit 5.3 – Algebra
Algebra is a tool to represent real-world situations using numbers, letters, and symbols.

Daily Learning Objectives

State Performance Topical Essential Vocabulary and Assessment
Month
Week
Day

Indicators Questions Reference Evidence

KIPPsters will be able to…
5.3.8 - Solve for the unknown in single-step
algebraic equations involving addition and
January

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2011

subtraction.
5.3.3— Find the
unknown in single-step
equations involving
5.3.9 - Solve for the unknown in single-step
fractions and mixed How do I find the
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algebraic equations.
numbers. unknown in a single
–step equation?
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5.3.10 - Solve for the unknown in single-step

algebraic equations involving fractions and
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mixed numbers.
February 2011

5.3.11 - Solve for an unknown in a story problem

using a problem solving method.
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Benchmark Focus
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