Ever feel like you're headed up the down escalator? Don't let your pupils get stuck in that rut! Practice writing equations to solve a problem using an engaging lesson. A video presents information that allows learners to determine how long it takes to go up the down escalator. It is possible!

Concepts

writing equations, linear relationships, solving equations, problem solving strategies

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the lesson as a performance task to assess equation writing and solving skills
• Provide time for learners to develop their own solution plans before offering any guidance

Classroom Considerations

• Requires some experience with writing equations to model a scenario

Pros

• Includes an entertaining presentation of the information
• Provides the solution and sample student work

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.EE.C.7.b MP4