Module 3 – Instructor Notes
- Student Workbook, Activity Cards – same organization as before
- Activity Cards – These cards are designed for group collaboration. Instructors print a set of cards for each group. Activity Cards are used for: 3.3.
- Check Ups – Checks for understanding at some point after a lesson (activity and practice), whenever makes the most sense to you.
- Check-Ups need to be created for this module.
- Exam Questions
- Previously, a single exam over Modules 2 and 3 was assigned. For your convenience, exam questions for Module 3 are shared here. Additional exam questions may be needed.
- Project
- The project for this module requires the following supplies:
- A Barbie/Ken doll for each group of students
- 2 yardsticks for each group of students, plus tape with which to attach the yardsticks to a door frame
- Note that this project was written for the door frame height of a specific classroom (UNM-Taos STEM 130). You may need to adjust this value in your project directions.
Learning Outcomes & Lessons
- I can represent a relationship between two variables using a table, a graph, or an equation. (3.1, 3.2)
- I can use a linear equation to answer questions about variables in context. (3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5)
- I can describe the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation in context. (3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7)
- I can graph a line based on an equation and determine a line’s equation based on its graph. (3.5, 3.6)
- I can determine the slope of a line from a graph or 2 coordinate points. (3.7)
3.1
- For many students, this is their first exploration of graphing lines and writing equations of lines.
- It may be helpful to guide students to put ‘number of calls’ on the x-axis.
- For the second activity, you will need to introduce the coordinate system and related terminology.
3.2
- This will likely take an entire class period.
- This is a helpful scenario to revisit to remind/emphasize that:
- Linear models show a constant rate of change.
- How the rate of change is reflected both in the graph and in the equation.
3.7
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Module 3 Assessments
Module 3 Workbook
