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MIRL Graphing and Other Algebra Skills II - real-life math workbook
46 pages
(10 activities)
Price: $4.99 PDF download
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Introduction
The Make It Real Learning Graphing and Other Algebra Skills II workbook focuses on real-world situations that may be effectively analyzed using algebraic concepts such as series, sequences, equations, inequalities, and graphing. This book suits best grades 6-8 and high school.
From figuring out how to determine the difference between the populations of two countries to analyzing the number of visitors to a website, learners get to use basic algebra skills in meaningful ways. Each activity integrates real world information, companies, and issues (e.g. Nostalgic Candy, Apple iPads, price of gasoline, currency exchange, baseball statistics), not just "realistic" data.
The workbook includes 10 activities focused on helping learners master the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (www.corestandards.org). Each workbook activity focuses on making sense of mathematics in a real-world context. Mastering mathematics means more than memorizing procedures. Learners need to discover how to think critically and use mathematics as a tool to better understand the world.
There are multiple ways to use the activities of the book in a teaching environment. The activities are an excellent tool for stimulating mathematical discussions in a small group setting. Due to the challenging nature of each activity, group members are motivated to brainstorm problem solving strategies together. The interesting real world contexts motivate them to want to solve the problems. The activities may also be used for individual projects and class-wide discussions.
As a ready-resource for teachers, the workbook also includes completely worked-out solutions for each activity. To make it easier for teachers to assess student work, the solutions are included on a duplicate copy of each activity.
Graphing and Other Algebra Skills II Activity List
| Activity Title | Mathematical Objectives |
|---|---|
| Counting Sheets of Paper: Working with Series |
Write a finite series for a sum of areas Create a formula |
| Paper Sizes: Working with Sequences |
Studying a geometric sequence Writing a formula for a geometric sequence |
| Home Values: Working with Writing and Solving Equations |
Write a linear equation relating two quantities Solve a linear equation |
| Making Sense of Headlines: Working with Basic Inequalities | Writing simple inequalities implied by different phrases |
| Falling Objects — Look Out Below! Working with Formulas |
Use formulas Solve linear equations |
| Reading Nutrition Labels: Working with Multiples and Percents |
Using nutrition labels to calculate calories Using percentages |
| The NFL Pro Bowl: Working with Graphs in the First Quadrant |
Plot points in the first quadrant Interpret a graph |
| Minimum Wage: Working with Graphs in the First Quadrant |
Reading a graph Understanding ordered pairs Plot a simple graph in the first quadrant |
| Tracking Daily Low Temperatures: Working with Graphing in All Quadrants |
Plot points in all four quadrants Interpret ordered pairs in a context |
| Point Differentials in Basketball: Working with Graphs Beyond the First Quadrant |
Interpreting a graph (scatterplot) Plot points on the coordinate grid |
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