Standards

NCTM Standards
Algebra Standards -- Grades 9 through 12 Expectations In grades 9–12 all students should–
 * understand the meaning of equivalent forms of expressions, equations, inequalities, and relations;
 * write equivalent forms of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations and solve them with fluency—mentally or with paper and pencil in simple cases and using technology in all cases;
 * use symbolic algebra to represent and explain mathematical relationships.

8th grade NJ Math Standards
4.3 All students will represent and analyze relationships among variable quantities and solve problems involving patterns, functions, and algebraic concepts and processes.
 * 4.3.8.D Techniques for manipulating algebraic expressions - procedures - remain important, especially for students who may continue their study of mathematics in a calculus program. Utilization of algebraic procedures includes understanding and applying properties of numbers and operations, using symbols and variables appropriately, working with expressions, equations, and inequalities, and solving equations and inequalities.