In this task students interpret the relative size of variable expressions involving two variables in the context of a real world situation. All given expressions can be interpreted as quantities that one might study when looking at two animal populations.
General Information
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Instructional Time:
10 Minute(s)
Keywords: Variable expressions, comparison, relative size, animal populations, variable, two variables, cpalms, icpalms, illustrativemathematics.org, illustrative mathematics, tasks, mathematics, math, Florida standards, resource, free, freely available, problems-based learning, student activities
Instructional Component Type(s):
Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection:
Illustrative Mathematics