Students know how to manipulate equations. Students understand perimeter and area. Students use two-dimensional coordinate grids to represent points and graph lines and simple figures. Students demonstrate an understanding of plane and solid geometric objects and use this knowledge to show relationships and solve problems. Students organize, represent, and interpret numerical and categorical data and clearly communicate their finding.
Students make predictions for simple probability situation.
Students make decisions about how to approach problems. Students use strategies, skills, and concepts in finding solutions. Students move beyond a particular problem by generalizing to other situations. Calculators are introduced to explore relationships between numbers and to find number patterns. Computers should be used to reinforce computational skills and to discover mathematical concepts.