3rd 6 Weeks November 14 – January 20 29 days TEKS Objective Days Instructional Scope Instruction Assessment Resources Connect a model of an arithmetic TAKS Mathematics TAKS Mathematics 8.4A 2,6 7 Generate a different sequence to its algebraic Preparation Grade 8 Preparation Grade 8 representation of data representation. (Region 4) (Region 4) “Patterns “Objective 2 given another and Sequence Selected Response Include situations that connect to representation of data Lesson.” Questions,” 9, 10. everyday activities and with other (such as a table, graph, mathematical topics. equation, or verbal Predict a rule for a model and description). Rethinking Middle justify the answer. School Mathematics: 8.5A Example: Predict, find, and justify Geometry Across Nicole built the following figures using solutions to application the TEKS color tiles. problems using (TEXTEAMS) appropriate tables, graphs, “Tricky Trapezoids.” and algebraic equations. 8.5B Find and evaluate an What rule do you think Nicole is using? algebraic expression to Justify your answer. (A student may determine any term in an incorrectly answer that the rule is n + 1 arithmetic sequence (with since each figure increases by 1. The a constant rate of change). rule is n + 2.) Encourage students to write a 8.14A verbal description of the model that Identify and apply relates the figure number to the mathematics to everyday model. experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical topics.
3rd 6 Weeks November 14 – January 20 29 days TEKS Objective Days Instructional Scope Instruction Resources Assessment 8.4A Generate a different representation of data given another representation of data (such as a table, graph, equation, or verbal description). 8.5A Predict, find, and justify solutions to application problems using appropriate tables, graphs, and algebraic equations. 8.5B Find and evaluate an algebraic expression to determine any term in an arithmetic sequence (with a constant rate of change). 8.14A Identify and apply mathematics to everyday experiences, to activities in and outside of school, with other disciplines, and with other mathematical topics. 2,6 7 Connect a model of an arithmetic sequence to its algebraic representation. Include situations that connect to everyday activities and with other mathematical topics. Predict a rule for a model and justify the answer. Example: Nicole built the following figures using color tiles. What rule do you think Nicole is using? Justify your answer. (A student may incorrectly answer that the rule is n + 1 since each figure increases by 1. The rule is n + 2.) Encourage students to write a verbal description of the model that relates the figure number to the model. TAKS Mathematics Preparation Grade 8 (Region 4) “Patterns and Sequence Lesson.” Rethinking Middle School Mathematics: Geometry Across the TEKS (TEXTEAMS) “Tricky Trapezoids.” TAKS Mathematics Preparation Grade 8 (Region 4) “Objective 2 Selected Response Questions,” 9, 10.