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http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?ID=L172
A lesson plan for grades 4–5 Mathematics
In this lesson, students work with data to complete an organized chart for the purpose of transferring information to a graph or for the purpose of generalizing a rule.
This resource is referenced in the Illuminations unit titled “Application—Using Math in Everyday Life” and is related to the Illuminations lessons titled “Baby Weight,” “High Temperature,” and “Whale Weight.”
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 4
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will demonstrate an understanding of mathematical relationships.
- Objective 5.01: Identify, describe, and generalize relationships in which:
- Quantities change proportionally.
- Change in one quantity relates to change in a second quantity.
- Objective 5.01: Identify, describe, and generalize relationships in which:
Grade 5
- Goal 5: Algebra - The learner will demonstrate an understanding of patterns, relationships, and elementary algebraic representation.
- Objective 5.01: Describe, extend, and generalize numeric and geometric patterns using tables, graphs, words, and symbols.
