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TI:PoW: Chirp! Chirp! - Doing it Wrong

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Expressions
Math: Algebra I: Equations
Level
6-8
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX/CX II
TI-Nspire Version
3.1
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS

TI:PoW: Chirp! Chirp! - Doing it Wrong

Activity Overview

This problem presents an opportunity for students to think about patterns, units of measurement and also to work on expressing the pattern as a formula that will lead them to thinking algebraically. 

About the Lesson

If your state has adopted the Common Core State Standards, this alignment might be helpful: Grade 6: Expressions & Equations 6.EE.6. Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or mathematical problem. Grade 7: Expressions & Equations Solve real-life and mathematical problems using numerical and algebraic expressions and equations. Grade 8: Expressions & Equations 8.EE.7. Solve linear equations in one variable.

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Expressions
Math: Algebra I: Equations
Level
6-8
Activity Time
60 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX/CX II
TI-Nspire Version
3.1
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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