In this activity, the students will work in pairs to apply their knowledge of inequalities in one variable and linear equations to "figure out" how to graph linear inequalities. The purpose of the activity is for the students to explore challenging new material and to examine and explain the work of others. By examining and explaining what others may have been thinking, the students can deepen their own understanding of the new material. Their focus should be on both figuring out the problems and understanding the thinking of others. Because other students will be reading their work, they should explain their thought process as much as possible. It is okay to be wrong. I do not expect them to know exactly how to solve the problems, but I do expect them to take what they have learned about linear equations and inequalities in one variable so far and try to figure out what they can. Common Core State Standards:
Standards for Mathematical Practice:
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