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Leaning Toward Christmas

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
15-20 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Other Materials
SCD linear Activity Center settings
Resource Types
Lessons

Leaning Toward Christmas

Activity Overview

Students will generate equations in an attempt to match the left side of a Christmas tree.

Before the Activity

Load the SCD linear Activity Center setting

During the Activity

Students will log in to NavNet and select Activity Center. Begin the activity and ask the students to submit an equation that they think will line up with the left side of the tree.
Pause the activity and allow the class to discuss the lines that have appeared so far. Resume the activity and allow the students to refine their equations until you have some good matches.

After the Activity

Ask the students to summarize the critical attributes of the equations that generated the best matches. Ask them how they refined their equations.

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Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
Activity Time
15-20 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-83 Plus Family
TI-84 series
Other Materials
SCD linear Activity Center settings
Resource Types
Lessons
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