Common Core Math Fun

Students are asked to abstract certain information from the shown real life graph. For instance, identify the y-intercept but also be able to express what it actually means. There is a great deal of writing with this activity as many students are usually able to find the y-intercept and slope, but have no real sense of meaning behind it. This activity will help students make those connections.

Using real student work have your students find the misconceptions illustrated within the work shown. Once the student correctly identifies the misconception your students should solve the problem correctly.

Students look to abstract linear equations based off of the graphs shown. They will be using real life situations. It will help students make the connections that the slope is in fact a ratio, that can be found using a coordinate point.

Students will analyze other students' work. Students will be able to identify other student's misconceptions along with practicing the problems and identifying the correct answer.

You can use this activity individually and/or in pairs. Students will start with the equation in the top right corner. Solve for the missing variable. Students will then apply their answer to solve their next missing variable. I use this activity in small groups. I have one student be the solver for the first box, while the other students may only think aloud and/or express disagreements they may have.