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→Concept #1 Algebraic thinking - Abstraction
#Able to extend patterns
#Able to extend patterns
#Able to state observed pattern in generalized terms
#Able to state observed pattern in generalized terms
#Generalization; and stating in algebraic terms
#Algebraic variables can be “x” or “y” or “a” of “b”
#Combining algebraic terms – commutative and distributive properties
#Making simple expressions (addition, subtraction of multiple algebraic terms)
#Introduction to terminology called monomial, binomial, etc.
===Notes for teachers===
===Notes for teachers===
Abstraction is generalizing the thinking. So here will focus on activities to build skills of generalization.
Abstraction is generalizing the thinking. So here will focus on activities to build skills of generalization.
#Activity 1 - [[Introduction_to_algebra_abstraction_activity_1|Match stick abstraction]]
#Activity 1 - [[Introduction_to_algebra_abstraction_activity_1|Match stick abstraction]]
#Activity 2 - [[Introduction_to_algebra_abstraction_activity_2|More Match sticks!!]]
#Activity 2 - [[Introduction_to_algebra_abstraction_activity_2|More Match sticks!!]]
==Concept #2 Algebraic thinking - Arithmetic Abstraction==
==Concept #2 Algebraic thinking - Arithmetic Abstraction==