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The purpose of the Rate of Change Activities Bundle is to give students the opportunity to use creativity to analyze, graph, and solve rate of change problems in real-world settings. This bundle includes three unique tasks: First Car Mastery Task, i-Logo Slope Mastery Project, and the Raising Puppies Mastery Task. These activities and their accompanying materials are suited for students in grades 7 - 9. The following downloads are included: 1. First Car a. Teacher Instructions b. Student Work

Get students hyped about solving linear equations while planning the purchase of their first car! Drive into a real world math activity that students can connect to their personal need for transportation. This low prep math activity is a win-win for students and teachers alike. The First Car Mastery Task guides students in using variables, tables, and equations to calculate and analyze the purchase price, the value, and depreciation of their first car.  Students will discover the value of nega

The purpose of this task is to give students an opportunity to show their understanding of geometry vocabulary, equations and simple calculations. Students create a unique map that contains specific geometric shapes, spaces, and directions. Vocabulary includes: acute, area, circumference, compass rose, diameter, equilateral triangle, intersecting, isosceles triangle, line segment, obtuse, parallel, perimeter, perpendicular, prism, radius, ray, scalene triangle, and straight edge. Each student b

Dig into geometry by building a patio in this math task focused on volume, perimeter, circumference, and area. Students will calculate the perimeter of a rectangle and the circumference of a circle. They will find the area of both a rectangle and a circle. Students will use these calculations to compute the volume of a right prism and a cylinder. They will analyze the compound figures to determine the number of materials needed for the build. With six low-prep versions of the task, your student

Kindle mathematical inquiry with this math performance task focused on proportional relationships. Students will identify unit rates, determine proportionality, and work with rational numbers while creating the perfect snack mix. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competent in using ratios & proportions to find real-world solutions. The following downloads are included with this product:Instructions for teachersSnack Mix Ratios & Proportions Math

Build engagement with this task centered on raising adorable puppies. Students will calculate the theoretical rate of change for puppy growth using a t-table, a graph, and a slope-intercept equation. They will then discover the experimental rate of change for puppy growth and compare the outcomes to make predictions. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competent in using algebra to find real-world solutions. Raising Puppies Mastery Task gives stude

Watch students come alive while using transformations, similar triangles, dilations, AA similarity criterion, and congruence! The purpose of this Similarity Transformations Geometry Menu is to give students task choices while discovering, demonstrating, and applying understanding of geometric similarity. Students will use dilations, criterion, transformations, definitions, and proportional relationships to prove similarity and find real solutions. The tasks included in the Similarity Transform

Harness flexible problem solving with this math task focused on integer operations. Students will construct, describe, and solve multi-step real-world problems with rational numbers to determine if the dog can catch the chipmunk. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competent in using expressions & equations to find real-world solutions. The following downloads are included with this product:Instructions for teachersChasing Chipmunks Integers Math

The Percentage of Change Worksheet Package includes three double-sided worksheets and their keys. The Percentage of Increase Proficiency Practice worksheet allows students to practice calculating percentage of increase using Craigslist sales and a school fundraiser. The Percentage of Decrease Proficiency Practice gives students the opportunity to calculate percentage of decrease using a going-out-of-business sale at a sporting goods store. The Simple Interest Proficiency Practice worksheet p

The purpose of the Fun with Geometry Activities Bundle is to give students an opportunity to use creativity to learn geometric concepts in real-world settings. This bundle includes three unique tasks: Geometry Map, Circle of Exploration Tic-Tac-Toe Menu, and the Popcorn Volume Experiment. These activities and their accompanying materials are suited for students in grades 7 through 10. These lessons make excellent sub plans. Each project takes 90-minutes to two-hours to complete. The following

Roll into confidence and competence with this math task focused on using variables and equations to find the best deal for a sushi meal. Students will write equations with variables, use the distributive property to solve equations with one variable, solve multi-step equations, compare meal plans, and determine the best deal. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competent in using expressions & equations to find real-world solutions. The following

Illuminate functions with this math task focused on functional relationships. Students will construct functions, model functions using tables and graphs, analyze increasing and decreasing graphs, and find solutions to real-world situations. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competent in using functions to find real-world solutions. The following downloads are included with this product:Instructions for teachersFunction Junction Math Performance Ta

Leverage the enthusiasm for bargain deals to get students engaged in calculating the percentage of decrease, discounts, markdowns, and savings! Students will use the properties of ratios and proportions to compute sale deals during the Jacket Sale Math Performance Task. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competent in using ratios, proportions, and percentages to find real world solutions. The following downloads are included with this product:Inst

Da Vinci Projects combine ingenuity, math, and art. Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest minds that ever lived. He is famous for his art, but he was also one of the most prolific inventors and mathematicians of the Renaissance Era. Da Vinci Projects require students to create something wholly original, complete rigorous mathematics, and use art as a part of their creation or an example of their understanding. The purpose of this Da Vinci project is to allow students the opportunity to use c

Students dive into geometry while using circumference, area, surface area, and volume to find real world solutions! This math menu of circle activities includes 8 low-prep geometry tasks, each with accompanying answer key. Student choice is key with this geometry menu focused on the properties of circles. The tic-tac-toe format of the menu allows students to choose any three tasks that appear “in-a-row”. These simple problem-based tasks will keep students thinking flexibly to find realistic s

Students will savor their success with this sweet math experiment focused on computing the volume of right prisms, cylinders, and spheres to determine container capacity. Students will use perimeter, area, radius, circumference, diameter, and volume to discover solutions and support conclusions. Best of all, they can eat the results! You will love the power of flexibility with this student-driven activity. Rigor is high but student engagement is even higher! The purpose of the Candy Jam Vol

Da Vinci Projects combine ingenuity, math, and art. Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest minds that ever lived. He is famous for his art, but he was also one of the most prolific inventors and mathematicians of the Renaissance Era. Da Vinci Projects require students to create something wholly original, complete rigorous mathematics, and use art as a part of their creation or an example of their understanding. The purpose of this Da Vinci project is to allow students the opportunity to use c

Da Vinci Projects combine ingenuity, math, and art. Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest minds that ever lived. He is famous for his art, but he was also one of the most prolific inventors and mathematicians of the Renaissance Era. Da Vinci Projects require students to create something wholly original, complete rigorous mathematics, and use art as a part of their creation or an example of their understanding. The purpose of this Da Vinci project is to allow students the opportunity to use c

Da Vinci Projects combine ingenuity, math, and art. Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest minds that ever lived. He is famous for his art, but he was also one of the most prolific inventors and mathematicians of the Renaissance Era. Da Vinci Projects require students to create something wholly original, complete rigorous mathematics, and use art as a part of their creation or an example of their understanding. The purpose of this Da Vinci project is to allow students the opportunity to use c

Plunge into probability and statistics with this math task using bivariate data to calculate both relative frequency and marginal distribution. Students will interpret raw data using a two-way frequency table, find probabilities based on provided data, construct a relative frequency distribution and relative frequency marginal distribution table, and then analyze the data to find statistical associations. With six low-prep versions of the task, your students will soon be confident and competen