Algebra

Freshman Algebra Webquest

__**Introduction**__ Hey mathematicians! Today we are going to work though a webquest about linear and parabolic equations! We have been working on these topics in class so this should be a review of some important topics like what slope-intercept form is and how to graph linear and parabolic equations. You should follow each step carefully by reading the directions and working through all the tasks like playing games, graphing equations and reflecting on a video and the webquest in full. Good luck problem solving through these tasks mathematicians!

__**Instructions/Step-by-Step Guide**__

**Task One -** Make graphs!! Please use the online [| Graphing Calculator] to graph 5 different functions on one graph. You will need to graph a linear line with no slope, positive slope and negative slope. You also need to graph two parabolas, one opening upward and the other opening downward. Each equation for each graph should have a different y-intercept and other than that we creative!! After you are done making your graphs and playing with the calculator, please print out your graph to turn in later.



**Task Two -** Play Hoop Shoot. Make sure you read the direction before beginning. You can play by yourself or with a friend. Play as many times as you want but record your best score out of 10 on a separate piece of paper and turn it in. Here is the link get started!! [|Hoop Shoot]

**Task Three -**  Play Cockroaches Vs Y-Intercept. Make sure you read the direction before beginning. Play as many times as you want. This is just to test your knowledge of y-intercepts. Have fun! Here's the link [| Cockroaches Vs Y-Intercept]

**Task Four -** Watch this fun video on slope equations and graphing. Then go on Microsoft Word and type up a paragraph reflection on what you thought of the video and any other comments about the video. Also, write another paragraph about what you thought of the webquest project and if you would want to do something like it again.Then print out this two paragraph reflection to turn in with the rest of your work.

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__**Grading Rubric**__ You will be graded according to this rubric! Look over it carefully and make sure you turn in everything to be graded.media type="custom" key="12704234"

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">__**Conclusion**__ <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Congratulations! You guys have finished all your in class assignments for the day. If you get done early you are welcome to start your homework or play another game of Cockroaches vs. Y-intercept or Hoop Shoot!

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">__**Standards Addressed**__

CC.K-12.MP.5 Use appropriate tools strategically. Mathematically proficient students consider the available tools when solving a mathematical problem. These tools might include pencil and paper, concrete models, a ruler, a protractor, a calculator, a spreadsheet, a computer algebra system, a statistical package, or dynamic geometry software. Proficient students are sufficiently familiar with tools appropriate for their grade or course to make sound decisions about when each of these tools might be helpful, recognizing both the insight to be gained and their limitations. For example, mathematically proficient high school students analyze graphs of functions and solutions generated using a graphing calculator. They detect possible errors by strategically using estimation and other mathematical knowledge. When making mathematical models, they know that technology can enable them to visualize the results of varying assumptions, explore consequences, and compare predictions with data. Mathematically proficient students at various grade levels are able to identify relevant external mathematical resources, such as digital content located on a website, and use them to pose or solve problems. They are able to use technological tools to explore and deepen their understanding of concepts.

<span style="color: #800000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">__**Resources**__

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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Doina Popovici. (2010). //Math play - free online math games//. Retrieved from http://www.math-play.com/slope-intercept-game.html ===== <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Jebain38. (2011, October 13). Rise Up Run Out [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmIhlc1bJuA

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Algebra Webquest Made By: Ms. Bisma Mirza and Ms. Briana Grenke