Discover relationships and patterns. Imagine and manipulate objects and ideas. Provide arguments related to principles and to evidence for ideas and choices expressed. Discuss why structures are constructed. By incorporating prior knowledge with the process of observation, a better understanding of one's environment may develop.
Scientific investigation is enhanced through the use of technology.
Safety procedures are introduced prior to and practiced during all data collection. An equation containing a variable may be true for just one value of the variable. In formation is organized into simple tables and graphs to identify relationships. Mathematical statements can be used to describe the magnitudes of change one quantity has on another. The graphic display of numbers may help to show patterns such as trends, varying rates of change, gaps,or clusters.