Content Standard Mathematics Standard F - Algebraic Relationships

Content Standard: Students in Wisconsin will discover, describe, and generalize simple and complex patterns and relationships. In the context of real-world problem situations, the student will use algebraic techniques to define and describe the problem to determine and justify appropriate solutions.

Rationale
Algebra is the language of mathematics. Much of the observable world can be characterized as having patterned regularity where a change in one quantity results in changes in other quantities. Through algebra and the use of variables* and functions*, mathematical models* can be built which are essential to personal, scientific, economic, social, medical, artistic, and civic fields of inquiry.

*See Glossary.

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Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:43:06 PM