Name ___________________________ Class: _________ Date: ________________
WARM UP​: Work independently.
Directions:
● Determine the ​y​ value when ​x​ = 4 for both tables.
● Describe the similarities and differences you see between the two tables.
Table A
Table B
x
0
1
2
3
y
2
4
6
8
4
x
0
1
2
3
y
2
4
8
16
4
Similarities
Differences
Algebra I, Unit 2 Big Idea 1 - Comparing Models
EXPLORATION & WHOLE GROUP DISCUSSION​: Work independently first, then work with a partner.
THREE ACTS: ​Saving Money
ACT 1: Understand
What do you notice?
What do you wonder?
Our Question: ​ ___________________________________________________________________________
Too High: _________
Too Low: _________
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ACT 2: Plan & Solve
Identify quantities, relationships, and assumptions. Create, use, and revise your model.
Quantities: ______________________________________________________________________________
Relationships: ___________________________________________________________________________
Assumptions: ___________________________________________________________________________
Algebra I, Unit 2 Big Idea 1 - Comparing Models
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ACT 3: Interpret
Compare the results generated by your model to the actual result.
APPLICATION & REFLECTION​: Work independently.
Reflection:​ Respond to one of the following prompts:
A. Paying attention to _____ in a context is helpful because…
B. When creating a model, thinking about ______ is important because….
Algebra I, Unit 2 Big Idea 1 - Comparing Models