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I need help coming up with an idea (math related)

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bdonn
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Ok, so in a few weeks I need to teach a 7th grade math class that I have been working with since September.

The teacher will have already taught the subject, but I am responsible for reinforcing the subject matter by doing some sort of review, followed by an activity.

The subject that I am covering is:

-Introducing functions / What a function is ex) find y: [4,y] in the equation 2x + 1 = y
-Evaluating expressions ex) 2n + 4 = 8
- Solving, adding, and subtracting equations ex) 3n - 2n = 8 or 8n + 2n = 10


I can easily come up with a lesson for the class, but what I need help with is coming up with an activity for the kids to do after I teach my lesson. In other words, I need a real life scenario where these math tools come into play...


If you can think of anything I would really appreciate it.

BDonn

Dec 21 2010 6:19PM
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MEGAZORD
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Accounting.
Dec 21 2010 6:22PM
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bdonn
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I thought of that, but there already doing some sort of stock market game which brings a lot of accounting into the mix.
Dec 21 2010 6:26PM
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MEGAZORD
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They are in 7th grade. They dont need a fucking game. Tell them to shutup and learn math.
Dec 21 2010 6:29PM
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bdonn
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K thanks for that comment, but regardless I still have to do it.
Dec 21 2010 7:44PM
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Kellso
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thats how it was for me in 7th grade...
Dec 21 2010 7:45PM
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