Algebra I Task: Going Green

Essential and guiding questions:

How did you calculate the cost of each vehicle registration fee?
How did you use the calculations in Part A to solve the equations in Part B?
How do the variables relate to each other in your equation?
How does your equation relate to the scenario? Where is each part of your equation in the scenario?
What are some values for which David’s claim would be true? How did you determine those values?
Is there more than one value for which David’s claim would be true? Justify.
How could you manipulate the original equation so that you could make a general statement about David’s claim? What are some of the general statements?

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Differentiation suggestions:

If students can’t get started….
Assessing Questions:

What is the question asking?
What values are represented in the table?
Which variables do these represent?
Describe what each number in your equation represents. Where is the value of the vehicle?
Where is the multitier? Where is the fuel economy?
Talk me through your calculations.

Advancing Questions:

Extension suggestions:

If students finish early….
Assessing Questions:

Advancing Questions:

Does the city’s equation promote a more environmentally conscious decision towards vehicle purchases? Explain.
Is it possible to actually receive a refund or money back from the city? Justify your answer mathematically.

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