Description
The Activity includes 40 cards, each one showing an inequality with two variables (Side A). On the other side (Side B), the card shows a graph representing the inequality.
How this resource works (here some ideas):
ACTIVITY 1:
- Distribute ten cards for students (or a group of students if this is a collaborative activity).
- Ask the students to have the cards facing up the side A.
- Distribute the worksheet for Activity (included) and ask the students to write down the inequality.
- The students can observe Side A and graph the inequality in the worksheet. Set a time limit for the Activity.
- When times up, ask the students to turn around the cards, now facing up the side B. Now, the student can check his/her work and make corrections.
ACTIVITY 2:
- Distribute ten cards for students (or a group of students if this is a collaborative activity).
- Ask the students to have the cards facing up the side B.
- Distribute the worksheet for the Activity (included) and ask the students to sketch the graph using the worksheet.
- The students observe side B and find the equation for the graph. Set a time limit for the Activity.
- When times up, ask students to turn over the cards and check their work for accuracy.
ACTIVITY 3:
Steps for trading cards activity: (script for instructions in Spanish is included)
- Each student receives one card.
- Create a space for students to stand up and be able to walk around the classroom. Ask students to mingle and find a partner.
- Ask students to number themselves #1 and #2. Student #1 starts by showing side B to his/her partner (showing the graph)—student #2 answers by finding the inequality equation. If necessary, student #1 offers clues or hints and positive feedback.
- Student #2 repeats the exercise by showing his/her card (showing the inequality). Now, student #1 answers providing information such as dotted or solid line, shaded above or below the line, etc.
- The two students trade cards and go in search of new partners.
This process continues until the time is up (teacher discretion).
Highlights
Description
The Activity includes 40 cards, each one showing an inequality with two variables (Side A). On the other side (Side B), the card shows a graph representing the inequality.
How this resource works (here some ideas):
ACTIVITY 1:
- Distribute ten cards for students (or a group of students if this is a collaborative activity).
- Ask the students to have the cards facing up the side A.
- Distribute the worksheet for Activity (included) and ask the students to write down the inequality.
- The students can observe Side A and graph the inequality in the worksheet. Set a time limit for the Activity.
- When times up, ask the students to turn around the cards, now facing up the side B. Now, the student can check his/her work and make corrections.
ACTIVITY 2:
- Distribute ten cards for students (or a group of students if this is a collaborative activity).
- Ask the students to have the cards facing up the side B.
- Distribute the worksheet for the Activity (included) and ask the students to sketch the graph using the worksheet.
- The students observe side B and find the equation for the graph. Set a time limit for the Activity.
- When times up, ask students to turn over the cards and check their work for accuracy.
ACTIVITY 3:
Steps for trading cards activity: (script for instructions in Spanish is included)
- Each student receives one card.
- Create a space for students to stand up and be able to walk around the classroom. Ask students to mingle and find a partner.
- Ask students to number themselves #1 and #2. Student #1 starts by showing side B to his/her partner (showing the graph)—student #2 answers by finding the inequality equation. If necessary, student #1 offers clues or hints and positive feedback.
- Student #2 repeats the exercise by showing his/her card (showing the inequality). Now, student #1 answers providing information such as dotted or solid line, shaded above or below the line, etc.
- The two students trade cards and go in search of new partners.
This process continues until the time is up (teacher discretion).

