Math Rigor

A classroom activity where student build their own demand and supply curves based on what they are willing to pay (or be paid) for a clean room. Students must reason quantitatively and use units common in economics to solve problems in market equilibrium. Algebra- linear equations, systems of equations, and functions.

The Convicted with Statistics project applies joint probability (conditional and unconditional). Students explore dependent and independent events, as well as questionable interpretations of statistics which could incite convictions in court. Students discuss the failings of expert witnesses for two separate court cases in which statistics nailed down a conviction. The concept of prosecutor's fallacy is introduced. A short introduction to DNA profiles, chromosomes, genotypes, Punnett squares, a

Students will be introduced to ideas such as density, Charles's Law, Boyle's Law, and buoyancy. They will model with mathematics, using linear equations, ratios and rates. The students will apply the ideas and physical properties to scuba diving and transfer the knowledge to explain why objects float in air. Ultimately, students will become "teachers" of the subject and will work together to create a model and poster session.

Students apply math as well as reading and writing anchor standards while learning about water distribution, usage, and conservation in California. Math topics include advanced arithmetic, number sense, rates and proportions, measurement, and algebra. ELA topics include research in addition to writing informative and argumentative essays. Sandra Kaplan's Depth and Complexity icons are identified.

See how interest can be modeled linearly or exponentially and discover the similarities between those functions and arithmetic and geometric sequences. Calculate mortgage payments and car payments and compare them to leasing. Argue, using mathematics, for the better deal.

Students must make a mark-up of a hero for a game. They must solve systems of equations to determine where to drop bombs on the monsters.

Students model precipitation as a function of altitude in the California Sierras. Algebra- linear models.

Students collect data and perform a matched pairs t-test

One week of daily puzzles with math exit slips which encourage students to learn and discuss problem solving strategies. Teacher's notes are included.

An activity which requires students to examine how to measure if data fit a given line; an introduction to r-squared.