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Graphing Systems at the Races

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Equations and Inequalities
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
1 Days
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Resource Types
Lessons

Graphing Systems at the Races

Activity Overview

This activity involves solving a system of equations created from a problem I wrote about a greyhound racing to catch a toy rabbit on a mechanical arm. The ending activity involves solving a similar system, only involving another problem I wrote based on the end of a NASCAR race.

Before the Activity

Materials: The instructions on PDF, calculators, Navigator system, and the Learn Check files.

During the Activity

Download the PDF for full instructions, and don't forget the other Learn Check files.

After the Activity

Review student answers:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • Author
    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Equations and Inequalities
    Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
    Level
    9-12
    Activity Time
    1 Days
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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