Patterns, Functions, and Algebra Standards of Learning (SOLS)
6.21 The student will investigate, describe, and extend numerical and geometric patterns,
including triangular numbers, patterns formed by powers of 10, and arithmetic sequences.
6.22 The student will investigate and describe concepts of positive exponents, perfect squares,
square roots, and, for numbers greater than 10, scientific notation. Calculators will be
used to develop exponential patterns.
6.23 The student will:
a) model and solve algebraic equations, using concrete materials;
b) solve one-step linear equations in one variable, involving whole number coefficients
and positive rational solutions; and
c) use the following algebraic terms appropriately: variable, coefficient, term, and
equation.
Kid Language:
a) the students should model and determine numerical equations, and use math tools to figure it out.
b) determine horizontal equations with one variable, including whole number associates and positive balanced solution
c) use the numerical terms correctly: variable, coefficient, term, and equation
*from the Virginia Department of Education website
Patterns, Functions, and Algebra NCTM Standards:
Grades 6–8 Expectations: In grades 6–8 all students should–
Kid Language:
6.21 The student will investigate, describe, and extend numerical and geometric patterns,
including triangular numbers, patterns formed by powers of 10, and arithmetic sequences.
6.22 The student will investigate and describe concepts of positive exponents, perfect squares,
square roots, and, for numbers greater than 10, scientific notation. Calculators will be
used to develop exponential patterns.
6.23 The student will:
a) model and solve algebraic equations, using concrete materials;
b) solve one-step linear equations in one variable, involving whole number coefficients
and positive rational solutions; and
c) use the following algebraic terms appropriately: variable, coefficient, term, and
equation.
Kid Language:
a) the students should model and determine numerical equations, and use math tools to figure it out.
b) determine horizontal equations with one variable, including whole number associates and positive balanced solution
c) use the numerical terms correctly: variable, coefficient, term, and equation
*from the Virginia Department of Education website
Patterns, Functions, and Algebra NCTM Standards:
Grades 6–8 Expectations: In grades 6–8 all students should–
- represent, analyze, and generalize a variety of patterns with tables, graphs, words, and, when possible, symbolic rules;
- relate and compare different forms of representation for a relationship;
- identify functions as linear or nonlinear and contrast their properties from tables, graphs, or equations.
Kid Language:
- The students should know how to show, evaluate, and discover a certain amount of patterns including tables, charts, words, and significant rules;
- express and compare diverse forms of models for relationship;
- analyze functions as linear or nonlinear and vary their properties from tables, charts, or eaquations.