MMSD Middle School Mathematics Standards

Grades 6-8 (2004)

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MMSD Mathematics Content Standard for Algebra - Grade 6

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Achievement of the following grade-level standards supports achievement of Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.

By the end of sixth grade, students will...

Demonstrate understanding of patterns and relations (WMAS F.8.2, F.8.3) by representing and generalizing a variety of simple patterns with tables and words.

Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols (WMAS F.8.1, F.8.2) to

  • develop a conceptual understanding of different uses of variables;
  • develop appropriate symbolic representation skills, including the use of variables and exponents;
  • evaluate expressions through numerical substitution.

Use mathematical models to represent and understand contextualized quantitative relationships (WMAS F.8.2, F.8.4), representing them with graphs showing general trends.

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