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Planes and Wheat

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Understanding government spending is difficult. The number of variables can be enormous. In the corresponding resource, number crunchers are given one equation related to government spending with a number of variables. Your class is asked to set up equations for three different situations, keeping track of the definition of each variable. Have first-time learners set up an equation table with all the given quantities. 

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CCSS: Designed
Pros
  • Uses multiple variables for creating equations
  • Models with mathematics
Cons
  • Needs to include organizational strategies
Common Core