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912Algebra_SSE_GeometricSequences_Worksheet_ConstructCritique

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This worksheet is created for algebra students learning geometric sequences. A geometric sequence is given and students are asked to write the explicit formula. Two sample answers are given, where the first term and common ratio are mixed up, and students are to critique the answers. Sentence starters are provided with argumentation language to support the use of a claim, evidence, and warrants in the creation of the critique.

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912Algebra_IF_Functions_Worksheet_ConsructCritique

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This Talk Frame was also used as a formative assessment within the Functions unit of Algebra 1. The focus was on students’ thought process and understanding of a function using multiple representations. The objective was to emphasize a global understanding of functions as the unit progressed.

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912Algebra_IF_Functions_Worksheet_Construct

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This task is created for algebra students learning about functions. Students are asked to prove that the given ordered pairs create a function and are given two sample responses, one proving so by mapping the function and the other by creating a table. Students are asked to create a mathematical argument as to which response they agree with.

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912Algebra_REI_RadicalEquations_Worksheet_Construct_SolvingRadicalEquations

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This task was designed for 9th-12th graders in Algebra 2 to understand the concept of extraneous solutions and the intersection of a radical equation with a linear equation. The task was used to introduce the idea of extraneous solutions. Students already knew how to solve a system of equations. Students struggled to see that not all solutions found algebraically worked but could recognize graphically that there was only one solution. The task required them to defend someone’s solution.

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912Algebra_LE_Models_Worksheet_Construct

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This worksheet is designed for algebra students. Students are given two tables and told that one represents a linear relationship and the other represents an exponential relationship. Students must decide which table represents which relationship and construct an argument to convince other students. Students may create equations to represent the functions, or provide visuals to aid in the explanantion; the argument is not given a set structure.

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912Algebra_SSE_Exponents_Worksheet_ConstructCritique

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Algebra students are asked to use their knowledge of exponent rules to critique two student answers. Students must identify a solution they agree with and construct an argument using sentence starters that contain argumentation language. The exponential expression involves the quotient rule, product rule, and negative exponents rule. The task then asks students to justify their selection and critique by using mathematical language and argumentation and supplies a checklist to remind students to provide a claim, evidence, and warrants.

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912Algebra_CED_LinearFunctions_Worksheet

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This task is designed for algebra students studying linear equations. Students are asked to compare two scenarios given a flat fee and a rate. Students are then asked to find the value for which the two equations would be equal.

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912Algebra_CED_LinearFunctions_Worksheet_ConstructCritique_FallingLeaves

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Algebra students are to use their knowledge of linear functions to critique two student responses and construct their own solutions. Students are shown a pattern of the number of leaves falling per day and two responses stating the pattern and predicting the amount of leaves that will fall the next day. Argumentation language is present as students must agree or disagree with the responses, create a claim, and indicate any mistakes made. A response sheet is provided with sentence starters to reinforce the argument.

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912Algebra_SSE_LinearExpressions_Worksheet_Construct_TheNumberTrick

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This task has algebra students investigate how the distributive property works without giving the student the rule of distribution. Students must compare two different number rules involving both addition and multiplication and construct an argument as to why both rules generate the same number. The task provides an outline for a student response. The task does provide space for students to make a claim and it asks followup questions that allow students to explain the claim.

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