5.4 Algebraic Reasoning

identify prime and composite numbers

represent and solve multi-step problems involving the four operations with whole numbers using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity

generate a numerical pattern when given a rule in the form y = ax or y = x + a and graph

recognize the difference between additive and multiplicative numerical patterns given in a table or graph

describe the meaning of parentheses and brackets in a numeric expression

simplify numerical expressions that do not involve exponents, including up to two levels of grouping

use concrete objects and pictorial models to develop the formulas for the volume of a rectangular prism, including the special form for a cube (V = l x w x h, V = s x s x s, and V = Bh)

represent and solve problems related to perimeter and/or area and related to volume