Fifth/Sixth Grade Math
2nd Grading Period
Power Objectives:
Academic Vocabulary:
 Write and interpret numerical expressions. (5.OA)
 Analyze patterns and relationships. (5.OA)
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difference
product
quotient
sum
 variable
 algebraic
expression
 order of
operations
 equation
 sequence
 corresponding
terms
Numerical Expressions, Patterns,
and Relationships
Enduring Understandings:
Essential Questions:
 Any number, measure, numerical expression,
algebraic expression, or equation can be represented
in an infinite number of ways that have the same
value.
 Real world situations can be represented symbolically
and graphically.
 Patterns and relationships can be represented
numerically, graphically, symbolically, and verbally.
 Patterns provide insights into potential relationships.
 How is thinking algebraically different from thinking
arithmetically?
 Why do I use algebraic expressions to analyze or solve
problems?
 How do the properties contribute to algebraic
understanding?
 What is meant by equality?
 How do I describe a pattern?
 How do I express a pattern to show a relationship?
 How can patterns be used to make predictions?