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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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2014
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Chalk Lines

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Read between the lines to find a solution. Budding mathematicians analyze a situation to solve a problem. They view a video presentation of the problem, brainstorm important information to gather, and write linear equations to find solutions.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

line of best fit, linear equations, linear modeling, math modeling, patterns

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate as a performance task during a unit on linear functions
  • Require pupils to organize data and write linear equations

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects previous experience with linear relationships

Pros

  • Provides teaching notes to help plan for the lesson
  • Offers extension options to continue the activity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSS-ID.B.6.a HSS-ID.B.6.b HSS-ID.B.6.c

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