Course Information Sheet
Authentic Tasks
Evaluating Expressions
Combining Like Terms
100

What is the name of this course?

Algebra Lab

100
What does it mean to be authentic?

Teacher approval

100

Evaluate 3x - 4 + 2 when x = 4

10

100

How do you determine if two terms are like terms?

They have the same variable and exponent

200

What do you do when you first walk in on a Monday?

Pick up a Weekly Plan and Vocab Template

200

Why do we work on authentic tasks?

To make Algebra feel real.

200

Evaluate x + y - 4 + x when x = 1 and y = 11

9

200

Are 7x and 7y like terms?

No

300

How many points can you earn each day?

10

300
How many parts are there to an authentic task?

3

300

Evaluate x^2 - 2x + 1 when x = 3

4

300

Combine like terms: 9x + 4 - 3x + 6

6x + 10

400

Of the 10 points you can earn each day, how many can you earn by simply being present, kind, respectful, and an active participant in the class.

6

400

What are parts of an authentic task?

Research, Engage, Reflect

400

Evaluate 3x^2 - 4x when x = 4

32

400

Combine like terms: 8x - 4y + 2 + y - 3

8x - 3y - 1

500
What is our weekly plan?

Monday - Vocab/Authentic Task

Tuesday - Skills 

Wednesday - Game

Thursday - Regents Prep

Friday - Authentic Task/Pre Teach

500

Evaluate -2(3x - 5) + 2y when x = 1 and y = -2

0

500
What properties allow me to write the expression 5x + 3y + 2x - y as (5x + 2x)  + (3y - y)?

Commutative & Associative Properties

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