2nd Act Math

As intro to systems of equations, we complete the interactive note sheets together as a class looking for the “break-even” point for the two different gym scenarios. Students are introduced to finding the solution through a table, graph and by setting the equations equal to each other. The follow-up practice is the group activity. Students are put in groups of three. They are given the same scenarios, but each group member solves each a different way. Group members then compare answers to be sur

This is great practice for students for students just learning how to graph systems of linear equations. Students choose which systems to graph based on letters they think appear in the secret message. It is completely editable, so teachers (or students as challenge) can quickly create their own secret message. All the equations are in slope-intercept form and include a few special case equations (VUX/HOY). Grids are provided for graphing. Directions can easily be adapted to have students solve

A nice addition to student notebooks, this reference sheet for order of operations explains the hierarchy (PEMDAS style) and provides a couple of unusual examples to work through with students.

Students pratice solving multi-step equations, then find someone in the class that fits each category.