Using equations to model events. The resource contains four items that prompt individuals to write and solve basic equations. They must reason abstractly and quantitatively while attending to precision when solving the problems.

Concepts

literal equations, quadratic equations, solving equations, systems of equations, systems of linear equations, linear equations, linear equations writing

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Model assessment questions after the items
• Have pupils write how they solved the problems

Classroom Considerations

• Not all concepts may be taught in the same unit

Pros

• Designed as skill assessment items connected to the CCSS
• Includes an answer key

Cons

• The answer to the first problem does not display well

Common Core

HSA-CED.A.1 HSA-CED.A.2 HSA-CED.A.3 HSA-CED.A.4 MP2 MP6