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Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

Virginia SOL 5.PFA.1

Identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Study 5.PFA.1 with SOL PrepBack to Grade 5 Math

What students need to be able to do

  • Identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using various representations (objects, pictures, numbers, number lines, input/output tables, function machines).
  • Analyze a single-operation numerical pattern found in lists, input/output tables, and function machines to identify the rule, extend the pattern, or identify missing terms.
  • Solve contextual problems involving identifying, describing, and extending increasing and decreasing patterns using single-operation input and output rules.