MMSD Mathematics Content Standard for Algebra - Grade 7
Introduction | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8
Achievement of the following grade-level standards supports achievement of Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.
By the end of seventh grade, students will...
Demonstrate understanding of patterns, relations, and functions by
(WMAS F.8.2, F.8.3)
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representing, generalizing, and analyzing a variety of patterns with tables, words, graphs and symbolic rules;
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relating and comparing different forms of representation for a relationship.
Represent and analyze mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols (WMAS F.8.1, F.8.2) to
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develop a conceptual understanding of different uses of variables;
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develop appropriate symbolic representation skills, including the use of variables and exponents;
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evaluate expressions through numerical substitution;
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explore relationships between symbolic expressions and graphs;
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solve contextualized problems.
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships (WMAS F.8.2, F.8.4)
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representing them with graphs, tables, and equations showing general trends;
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writing them to represent contextualized problem situations and to express generalizations;
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describing a real-world phenomenon that a given graph represents.
Solve linear equations informally and graphically (WMAS F.8.1, F.8.4, F.8.5) through use of
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a coordinate system;
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technology, especially graphing calculators, and methods without technology;
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student generated reasoning.
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