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Compare explanations, strengthen reasoning and revise with purpose.
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Synthesize evidence, evaluate alternatives and work more independently.
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Clear filtersGrade 6 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 1 · Number relationships and rates
Unit Rates at the Notebook Shop
Compare prices and travel speeds by finding a quantity per one unit.
Contributes to Common Core standard6.RP.A.3.bGrade 6
Grade 6 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 1 · Number relationships and rates
Fraction Servings and Decimal Costs
Connect fraction division to a serving model, then check a decimal purchase.
Contributes to Common Core standard6.NS.A.1Grade 6
Contributes to Common Core standard6.NS.B.3Grade 6
Grade 6 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 1 · Number relationships and rates
Rational Numbers Above and Below Zero
Use signed coordinates and absolute value to interpret elevation.
Contributes to Common Core standard6.NS.C.7.aGrade 6
Contributes to Common Core standard6.NS.C.7.cGrade 6
Grade 6 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 2 · Expressions, equations and shape
Expressions and Equations for a Garden
Translate a cost rule into an expression and solve a one-step equation.
Contributes to Common Core standard6.EE.A.2.cGrade 6
Contributes to Common Core standard6.EE.B.7Grade 6
Grade 6 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 2 · Expressions, equations and shape
Triangle Area and a Box Net
Decompose a triangle and unfold a box to keep area measures meaningful.
Contributes to Common Core standard6.G.A.1Grade 6
Contributes to Common Core standard6.G.A.4Grade 6
Grade 6 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 3 · Questions and data distributions
Dot Plots and Reading-Time Distributions
Describe a small data set with a dot plot, center and variation.
Contributes to Common Core standard6.SP.B.4Grade 6
Contributes to Common Core standard6.SP.B.5.cGrade 6
Grade 7 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 1 · Proportions and rational operations
Proportional Printing and Percent Changes
Test a pricing table and distinguish a percent discount from a fixed reduction.
Contributes to Common Core standard7.RP.A.2.bGrade 7
Contributes to Common Core standard7.RP.A.3Grade 7
Grade 7 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 1 · Proportions and rational operations
Rational Operations on a Trail
Interpret signed gains and losses using fractions and decimals.
Contributes to Common Core standard7.NS.A.1.cGrade 7
Contributes to Common Core standard7.NS.A.2Grade 7
Grade 7 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 2 · Equations and geometric models
Equations and Inequalities for a Club
Use a membership fee to separate one exact total from a spending limit.
Contributes to Common Core standard7.EE.B.4.aGrade 7
Contributes to Common Core standard7.EE.B.4.bGrade 7
Grade 7 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 2 · Equations and geometric models
Scale Drawings and a Circular Garden
Translate a scaled plan into actual lengths and measure a circular feature.
Contributes to Common Core standard7.G.A.1Grade 7
Contributes to Common Core standard7.G.B.4Grade 7
Grade 7 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 3 · Sampling and probability
A More Representative Lunch Survey
Evaluate a survey sample before generalizing to a whole school.
Contributes to Common Core standard7.SP.A.1Grade 7
Contributes to Common Core standard7.SP.A.2Grade 7
Grade 7 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 3 · Sampling and probability
Chance Models with Two Spins
List compound outcomes and compare a probability model with a small experiment.
Contributes to Common Core standard7.SP.C.8.bGrade 7
Contributes to Common Core standard7.SP.C.7Grade 7
Grade 8 · 35 min
Mathematics
Unit 1 · Number magnitude and powers
Roots, Powers and Scientific Notation
Estimate an irrational length and communicate quantities using powers of ten.
Contributes to Common Core standard8.NS.A.2Grade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.EE.A.1Grade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.EE.A.4Grade 8
Grade 8 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 2 · Functions and linear systems
Linear Functions in a Bike-Rental Model
Connect a table, graph and equation while distinguishing linear from nonlinear change.
Contributes to Common Core standard8.F.A.1Grade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.F.A.3Grade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.F.B.4Grade 8
Grade 8 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 2 · Functions and linear systems
Systems for Two Ticket Types
Use two constraints to solve for two unknown ticket counts.
Contributes to Common Core standard8.EE.C.8.aGrade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.EE.C.8.cGrade 8
Grade 8 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 3 · Geometry and bivariate evidence
Transformations, Congruence and Similarity
Track vertices through rigid motions and a dilation.
Contributes to Common Core standard8.G.A.2Grade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.G.A.3Grade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.G.A.4Grade 8
Grade 8 · 35 min
Mathematics
Unit 3 · Geometry and bivariate evidence
Right Triangles and Round Containers
Apply right-triangle reasoning and distinguish three round-solid volume formulas.
Contributes to Common Core standard8.G.B.7Grade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.G.C.9Grade 8
Grade 8 · 30 min
Mathematics
Unit 3 · Geometry and bivariate evidence
Scatter Plots and Plant-Growth Models
Fit a simple line to paired measurements without claiming a causal result.
Contributes to Common Core standard8.SP.A.1Grade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.SP.A.2Grade 8
Contributes to Common Core standard8.SP.A.3Grade 8