Learners step up to the plate as they first complete an assessment task using linear equations to determine the best company from which to buy baseball jerseys. They then evaluate provided sample responses identifying strengths and weaknesses of the plan.

Concepts

linear equations, linear equations applications, graphing linear equations, systems of linear equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource to review linear equations

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should have access to calculators and graph paper
• Assessment task should be completed in advance of the main lesson

Pros

• Resource contains answer key
• Teacher guide has pacing suggestions, including one for how to split the lesson over two days

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.EE.B.5 8.EE.B.6 8.EE.C.7.a 8.EE.C.8.a 8.F.B.4 8.F.B.5 MP1 MP2 MP3 MP4 MP5 MP6 MP8