Algebra
Quadrant D Learning
Linear Regression
Big Ideas
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Describes the relationships between
things that vary over time.
Given the coordinates of two points on a line, students will write the equation of the line.
Collect time & distance from cars that travel at a constant rate.
Use toothpicks to create squares
and record the number of squares 
and number of toothpicks.
Bungee Barbie:  Compare
the number of rubberbands 
and the lowest point Barbie's head reaches.
High Rigor, High Relevance
High Rigor, High Relevance
High Rigor, Low Relevance
How I Met Your Mother
Be Less Helpful
Life is not whole numbers
Algebra was discovered and
invented for a reason.  Find it
and convey it to your students.
Resources
Successful Practices Network
http://www.successfulpractices.org/focus.cfm?subpage=43
Blogs
Gold Seal Lessons
http://blog.mrmeyer.com/?p=454
http://ambercaldwell.wordpress.com/
Daily Algebra Activities
What two numbers...
Find the missing value
I'm thinking of a number
multiply to equal 10 and add to get 7?
2/3 + ___ = 7/8
that when I multiply it by 2 and add 4 I get 10.
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http://coxmath.blogspot.com/2010/03/farming-project.html