Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE)
Theresa Morris
5
Average: 5(1 vote)
Mathematics
Algebra 1
Algebra 2
8, 9, 10
Middle (6-8)
High (9-12)
Students will apply knowledge of parabolic curves to a real life situation to recommend the height of a main cable that will reduce the cost to build a suspension bridge. There are two options. This can be done as an “on demand” task by using questions 1-6 or can be a more complex task by...
Students will choose the best option for a yearbook under the given conditions. They will analyze pricing from different yearbook companies and narrow their choices to three. They will create models and use these to solve the task algebraically and graphically. They will create a presentation...