Let’s Get Back to the Basics

As the new school year kicks off, there are many lessons that teachers are exploring to challenge and strengthen their students. We have created one activity that can help you assess your students’ understanding of key math concepts, identify their different learning styles and strengths, and get them out of their seats.
This activity integrates collaboration and problem-solving strategies, as well as some challenging problems that will allow for high-level thinking in the classroom. The lesson will create discussion among students while they explore mathematical concepts with the TI-84 Plus family of graphing calculators. Download the calculator printout and answer key here.

This activity is designed for algebra I and intended to be completed in one class period, but can be modified to fit your level or schedule.
To prepare for this lesson, follow the steps below:
- Download the activity, and print the lesson on colored cardstock.
- Laminate the colored cardstock to allow for future use.
- Cut out each printed calculator separately, so that it becomes its own card.
- Spread the cards around the classroom, creating opportunities for movement and collaboration.
As an instructor, you can then adapt how the students work through the activity, based on their needs and/or how you want to assess the learners. This would include adaptations such as heterogeneous or homogeneous grouping based on academic knowledge, assessing each child individually, or differentiating the expectations of the assignment based on student needs.
Download the calculator printout and answer key here.
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