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912Algebra_REI_LinearEquations_Worksheet_ConstructCritique_Multi-StepEquations

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Multi-Step Equations is created for algebra students studying linear equations. Students are given a multi-step linear equation, involving addition and division, and must critique the three solutions provided. In paragraph sentence starters, students are must create a claim and an argument as to why the student responses are correct or incorrect. Argumentative language is used through the sentence starters and questions by asking students to defend a claim and provide evidence to explain mistakes.

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912Algebra_CED_LinearFunctions_Worksheet_ConstructCritique_ThePizzaProblem

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Algebra students are asked to construct multiple equations given rates and flat fees. Students must interpret the problem in order to identify parts of an equation. The task is scaffolded by presenting multiple scenarios separately then combining equations using subtraction. Students must critique student work of combining equations using subtraction by using knowledge of combining like terms and the distributive property. A graphic organizer is provided for students to create an argument using a claim.

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912Algebra_APR_LinearEquations_Worksheet_Critique_CritiquingProofs

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Critiquing Proofs is designed for a geometry class, but can be used in an algebra setting, as the task asks students to critique the justification for solving linear equations. Following a three column table format of statements, reasons, and comments, students must accept, correct, or insert missing information for each step of the proof.

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912Algebra_SSE_ConsecIntegers_Worksheet_Conjecture_SumsofConsecutiveIntegers

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This task was used in an Algebra 2 classroom during the first week of school. The objective was to introduce students to the type of tasks they would be engaged in throughout the course as well as to introduce the Talk Frame, a tool which would be consistently used throughout the year. As we began our journey into the world of mathematical arguments, the Talk Frame tool was a structured way to facilitate classroom discourse. This task provided a great way for students to talk about math and teach them how the Talk Frame would be used to help them share ideas and help them in constructing mathematical arguments and critiquing those of their peers.

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912Algebra_SSE_ArithmeticSequences_Worksheet_ConstructCritique

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This task was used as a formative assessment in the Algebra 1 course.  Focus on critique of student work to help class discuss and reason the process of writing recursive and explicit sequences.

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912Algebra_LE_Quadratic_Worksheet_ConstructCritique

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This task was used with 11th and 12th grade students in Algebra 2. The objective is for students to determine if an equation is that of a quadratic function. Students are presented with two scenarios and asked to construct and critique a mathematical argument.

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AllGrades_Checklist_ArgumentationQuestions

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This is a checklist to be used in any grade, outlining what classifies a claim, evidence, and warrants. The checklist identifies how a student knows they have produced a mathematical argument, explains what constitutes evidence and warrants, and includes chain of reasoning to aid in the flow of the argument.

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AllGrades_Checklist_PartsOfAnArgument

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The Parts of an Argument provides a both a poster and a template designed to highlight each piece of a powerful argument. The scaffolded template works well with the argumentation poster, as it uses the same graphics and helpful words. There is a space for the claim, evidence, and warrant. This scaffold would work well with any students working on argumentation.

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AllGrades_Checklist_PeerFeedback

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This is a reflection sheet to aid in peer feedback and self-evaluation for any grade level. A table is provided, with focus areas and a range of times, from none of the time to all of the time. Students are to critique their own work and the work of their peers using the table.

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AllGrades_Checklist_PeerFeedbackCommentOrganizer

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The Peer Feedback Comment Organizer is a template created for classmates to have an organized way to critique arguments written by their peers. Students are asked prompting questions that encourage them to think critically about their peers’ arguments in the categories of the claim, the evidence, the warrant, and the mechanics of the argument.

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