Unit 1 is typically a seven-week unit taught in September and October.
Mathematics is a language consisting of carefully defined terms and symbols. In this unit, students learn terms and symbols related number theory and algebra.
Number theory is the branch of mathematics that focuses on whole numbers and their properties. Students in Grade 4 learned about factors and multiples as they developed strategies for whole number multiplication and division. In this unit, students extend their understanding of factors and multiples as they explore concepts such as rules of divisibility and prime and composite numbers.
Learning algebra means learning a language to describe relationships and functions. This language can be a problem, a table, a graph, an expression, an equation, or a function. The concept of function is one of the most important mathematical concepts, and reasoning about patterns helps students understand the concept of function. Reasoning about patterns involves the mathematical process of generalizing. Generalizing patterns means exploring a situation for regularities and relationships, systematically organizing the data, and expressing the pattern or relationship symbolically. In this unit, students develop and apply their understanding of mathematical language as they continue to extend their knowledge of numeric patterns and relationships.
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