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Pre-algebra protégés critique a graph depicting Tom's trip to the bus stop. They work together to match descriptive cards to distance-time graph cards and data table cards, all of which are provided for you so you can make copies for your class. Large images are also provided for you to project as you explain the activity to the class. This thoroughly written lesson plan contains every thing you need to be well-prepared for meeting Common Core standards in your middle school math class!

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data analysis, line graphs, graphs, distance rate time problems

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distance-time graph, line graph, data analysis, math
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Technology
Projection
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Common Core

8.F.B.5 MP2 MP3

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