Writing Constructed Responses

See how math is like magic. Scholars try several examples of a number trick to verify it works for all values. Writing algebraic expressions and/or equations help them prove that the number trick results in the same output number...

If you've ever wanted to start a summer business, now's your chance. Individuals research options and costs for starting a summer business. They create equations regarding start-up costs and write up a proposal for their business.

Scholars determine how long it takes to build a birdhouse with the second lesson on using equations with proportional relationships. The resource uses examples such as birdhouse building and produce prices to encourage pupils to write...

Learners will speed through this engaging unit on graphing rates and finding average rates of change with ease, especially given the wealth of resources provided. A variety of support activities range from student group problem-solving...

Block letters can help with your understanding of geometry. Learners create three-letter words using letters that have either rotational or line symmetry. They write the words on a grid and apply rotations, reflections, and translations.

Exercise your right to use the resource. Young mathematicians write equations for the number of calories burned based on the number of minutes of exercise. They graph these equations to solve a system of equations.

Wouldn't it be great to work in a candy factory? Learners get their chance as they first design a carton for a candy that meets certain requirements. They then examine and analyze nets and explanations in sample student responses.

Students examine the use of pie charts and budgeting gas prices for a trip. They complete worksheets as they answer questions about a pie chart, outline their project, and calculate the cost of their trip. In the third lesson of this...

Students identify the properties of polygons. In this geometry lesson, students cut out shapes try to construct polygons. Students analyze the shapes and fill out a table of characteristics.

From the cost of car repairs, to bike jumps, and even to drug dosages, linear equations come in handy everywhere. Learners create scatter plots and interpret any linear trends. They write linear regression equations that fit the...