inequalities
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Graphing System of Inequalities – Scaffolded Handout
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Introduction to 2 Variable Inequalities
Previously, I shared how I use a Google Jamboard to introduce 1 variable linear equalities with a focus on conceptual understanding. I use the same approach for the 2 variable version (example problem below). A conceptual gap that typically arises is the students do not understand what the shading represents. This is what I am…
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Intro to Graphing Inequalities
For years over many settings from middle school to college I have witnessed students struggle to make sense out of inequalities like x < 4. Not only is the concept of an inequality of an inequality challenging, merely reading the symbol is problematic. This post shows an concept based approach to making sense of inequalities.…
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More Than: Concept and Symbol
The alligator eats the bigger number is the common approach for student to use inequality symbols (< > < > ). I find that students remember the sentence but many do not retain the concept or use the symbols correctly, even in high school. This post presents an alternative approach. Alligator Method The reason, I believe, is…