Integrated Math I · Week 17 · Reasoning with Equations
Is It Always True?
- Students will
- Students solve linear equations and determine whether they have one solution, no solution, or infinitely many.
- SEL skill
- Test a claim before accepting it and hold back a quick answer
- What it looks like
- Students avoid jumping to conclusions and test claims before accepting them.
- Content focus
- Equations with one, none, or infinitely many solutions
- Format
- Collaborative analysis
Responsible decision-making
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What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- A-REI.3: High School Algebra: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities, standard 3
- Standard for Mathematical Practice: MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
- CA Mathematics Framework (2023): Taking Wholes Apart, Putting Parts Together
- Traditional course: Algebra I
Fits these textbook chapters
- CCSS Integrated Pathway Mathematics I, Unit 3: Reasoning with Equations
- CPM Core Connections Integrated I, Chapter 3: Transformations and Solving
- Savvas enVision Integrated Mathematics I, Topic 1: Solving Equations and Inequalities
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