Time Bombs
This graph is often used to compare differences between groups, like income, test scores, or access to resources.
What is a bar graph?
what is the first thing we need to get rid of? and how?
2k + 5 = 17
+5 with -5
5x = 25
x=5
This proportion concept helps show that “equal” doesn’t always mean “fair,” especially when needs are different.
What is a ratio?
what is the first thing we need to get rid of? and how?
2a + 11 = 35
+11 with -11
23 + n = 6
n = -17
Math helps turn real-life injustice into numbers so people can argue for change using ____, not opinions.
What is/are evidence or facts?
What would you do first during the 4th step?
2r + 39 = 65
What is subtract 39 from both sides?
6(k - 5) = 30
What is 10 ?
10 = x + (-2)
x = 12
Math can show that two students with the same behavior may receive different consequences, which is an example of ____.
What is bias?
What would you do first and how
12(s + 2) = 48
What is distribute the 12 (draw rainbows)?
-4(j - 2) = 8
What is 0 ?
2x/3 + 6 = 12
What is 9 ?
x/3 = -6
x = -18
This math idea reminds us that being fair doesn’t always mean giving everyone the same amount
What is equity?
When completing the 4th step, how would I get rid of the 19?
19b + 314 = 1663
What is divide both sides by 19?
-3(2x-2) + 2x =10
What is -1?
4(x-3)+ 5x =15
What is 3?
120/x = -24
x = -5