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Illustrative Mathematics: S Ic Words and Music Ii
Given a hypothetical situation, students will decide if this is an experiment or observational study and why? They will also learn the importance of random assignments in this particular example. Explanations are provided.
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Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a: Traffic Jam
This task, codes to all three standards in this cluster, and also offers students an opportunity to practice modeling (MP4). Students must attempt to make reasonable assumptions about the average length of vehicles in the traffic jam and...
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Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3, N q.a.1, N q.a.2: Weed Killer
The principal purpose of the task is to explore a real-world application problem with algebra, working with units and maintaining reasonable levels of accuracy throughout. Aligns with N-Q.A.3, N-Q.A.1, and N-Q.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.3 and S id.a: Accuracy of Carbon 14 Dating I
This task examines, from a mathematical and statistical point of view, how scientists measure the age of organic materials by measuring the ratio of Carbon 14 to Carbon 12. The focus here is on the statistical nature of such dating....
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Illustrative Mathematics: A sse.a.2 & N cn.a: Computations With Complex Numbers
This task requires learners to rewrite mathematical expressions involving complex numbers. Aligns with A-SSE.A.2 and N-CN.A.
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Illustrative Mathematics: N rn.a.2: Checking a Calculation of a Decimal Exponent
The purpose of the task is to connect properties of fractional exponents with ordering of real numbers. Aligns with N-RN.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.b.7: Coffee at Mom's Diner
This task assesses a student's ability to use the addition rule to compute a probability and to interpret a probability in context of a coffee shop. Aligns with S-CP.B.7.
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Illustrative Mathematics: F le.a & N Rn Extending the Definitions of Exponents 2
A biology student is studying bacterial growth. She was surprised to find that the population of the bacteria doubled every hour. Aligns with the F-LE.A and N-RN.A.1 standards.
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Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a: New Cuyama
On a road trip in California, Lisa saw a sign which made her laugh and take a picture: Aligns with N-Q.A.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.2, S cp.a.3, S cp.a.4 & S cp.a.5: The Titanic 2
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg and rapidly sank with only 710 of her 2,204 passengers and crew surviving. Some believe that the rescue procedures favored the wealthier first class passengers. Data on survival of...
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.2 and S cp.a.3: Cards and Independence
One card is selected at random from the following set of 6 cards, and students will find the probability of different scenarios. Aligns with the S-CP.A.2 and S-CP.A.3 standards.
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Illustrative Mathematics: N Rn and 8 Ns: Calculating the Square Root of 2
Jessica evaluates $\sqrt{2}$ on her calculator which shows a value of $$ 1.4142136. $$ She then writes $$ \sqrt{2} = 1.4142136. $$ Aligns with 8.NS.A.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.3: Finding Probabilities of Compound Events
Cecil has two six-sided dice, a red one and a white one. Aligns with S-CP.A.3.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S Cp: False Positive Test Results
A certain test for mononucleosis has a 99% chance of correctly diagnosing a patient with mononucleosis and a 5% chance of misdiagnosing a patient who does not have the infection. Suppose the test is given to a group where 1% of the...
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.1, S cp.a.4, and S cp.b.6: The Titanic 1
On April 15, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg and rapidly sank with only 710 of her 2,204 passengers and crew surviving. Data on survival of passengers are summarized in the table below. (Data source:...
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Illustrative Mathematics: N Rn: Operations With Rational and Irrational Numbers
Experiment with sums and products of rational and irrational numbers. Aligns with N-RN.B.3.
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Illustrative Mathematics: N Rn: Rational or Irrational?
In each of the following problems, a number is given. If possible, determine whether the given number is rational or irrational. In some cases, it may be impossible to determine whether the given number is rational or irrational. Justify...
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Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: Ice Cream Van
The purpose of this task is to engage students, probably working in groups, in a substantial and open-ended modeling problem. Students will have to brainstorm or research several relevant quantities, and incorporate these values into...
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Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: Selling Fuel Oil at a Loss
This task is a modeling problem which ties into financial decisions faced routinely by companies. Students will try to keep a balance between maintaining their oil inventory and raising short-term capital for investment or re-investment...
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Illustrative Mathematics: N q.a.1: Runners' World
This task provides students with an opportunity to engage in Standard for Mathematical Practice 6, attending to precision. It intentionally omits some relevant information. Aligns with N-Q.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: N rn.a.1: Evaluating Exponential Expressions
The goal of this task is to use properties of exponents for whole numbers in order to explain how expressions with fractional exponents are defined. Aligns with the N-RN.A.1 standard.
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Illustrative Mathematics: N rn.a.2: Kepler's Third Law of Motion
The purpose of this task is to solve some expressions requiring fractional exponents in the modeling context of planetary motion. Aligns with N-RN.A.2.
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Illustrative Mathematics: N rn.a.1: Evaluating a Special Exponential Expression
The purpose of this task is to study the rules of exponents in the context of trying to make sense of a challenging mathematical expression. Teachers will critically analyze each student's argument. Aligns with N-RN.A.1.
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Illustrative Mathematics: S cp.a.3: Lucky Envelopes
This task builds on prior knowledge and understanding of conditional probability, and introduces the concept of independence of events. Multi-colored envelopes are required in this activity. Aligns with S-CP.A.3.