Have you tried Andrew Stadel’s Stacking Cups Lesson? If not, it is a great way to model linear equations as well as using a system of equations to find a solution. The problem asks students to find how many cups will be needed until the stacks of cups are the same height. This coding task…
Emphasis: Algebra Creator: Andrew Stadel & Ashley Tewes Twitter: @mr_stadel @ashleyanntewes Based on Andrew Stadel Stacking Cups Lesson. Students will model two different types of cups being stacked based on their heights. They will use the model to find when the two cups will reach the same height. View Lesson Here
Project Goal: Students will create a program that multiplies any two binomials. Students may use the area method or standard multiplying using the distributive method (sometimes referred to as foil). Distributive Method (Sometimes referred to as FOIL) Area Method Download the Lesson Here Video Lesson Guide , Ashley Tewes
Emphasis: Algebra Creator: George Carganilla & Ashley Tewes Twitter: @CarganillaRHS @ashleyanntewes Students will create a program that multiplies any two binomials. Students may use the area method or standard multiplying using the distributive method (sometimes referred to as foil). View Lesson Here
Have you tried Robert Kaplinsky’s Lesson called “Which Bed Bath & Beyond Coupon Should You Use?” This lesson is a great way to get students practicing and observing patterns around calculating percent off of an item. In this problem he presents two coupons: Next, he presents students with a few different items and asks students…
Emphasis: Number & Operation Creator: Robert Kaplinsky & Ashley Tewes Twitter: @robertkaplinsky @ashleyanntewes Students will create a program that asks them to input a price of an item from Bed Bath and Beyond. The program will calculate the value of the item with a $5 off coupon and a 20% off coupon to allow…
One way to utilize code in a math classroom is to simulate an experiment. Since probability typically falls at the end of year, check out different ways you can simulate experiments using Scratch. Spinner: Lesson Coming Soon Dice Roll: Lesson Coming Soon Bottle Flip: Lesson Coming Soon The next coin flip experiment simulates 100 coin…