Solving and Graphing Inequalities - WebQuest

Introduction

Unit 4.2 Solving and Graphing Inequalities

 

(MS-CCRS Math) - 7.EE.3. Students will solve multi-step real-life and mathematical problems posed with positive and negative rational numbers in any form (whole numbers, fractions, and decimals), using tools strategically.  Apply properties of operations to calculate with numbers in any form; convert between forms as appropriate; and assess the reasonableness of answers using mental math and estimation strategies.

Objectives:

Students will solve inequalities using the Addition Property of Inequality and the Subtraction Property of Inequality. 

Students will solve and graph inequalities using the Multiplication and Division Properties of Inequality.

Previous Learning Students should know how to graph inequalities, solve single variable equations, and solve single variable inequalities using whole numbers.

Today, you will work with a partner on completing a WebQuest on Solving and Graphing Inequalities.  You and your partner will work together as mathematicians to investigate how to apply the properties of Inequality to solve and graph inequality problems.

 

 

 

 

Task

For this assignment, your task will be to visit several websites to investigate how to apply the properties of Inequalities to solving and graphing inequality problems.  After completing the WebQuest, you will be expected to answer 4 multiple choice questions on solving inequalities.  After answering these questions, you will write one paragraph explaining one of the properties

 

Process

To begin your investigation, you will first enhance your understanding of the Properties of Inequality.

 

* Start with a visit to the site MathLeaks for a short introduction of the properties:  https://mathleaks.com/study/kb/reference/properties_of_inequalities

* After reading over the MathLeaks info, take in a quick video that further explains the properties:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfV0FOpISwU

 

*  Continue your journey by practicing a few problems in IXL:  https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-7/solve-one-step-inequalities

 

Now you are ready to write your 1 page essay and take your 4 questions multiple choice quiz!

 

 

 

 

Evaluation

 

Paragraph - Rubric

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Paragraph is not accurate at all.  The student did not provide accurate information.

Paragraph is somewhat accurate.  The student provided minimal accurate information.

Paragraph is mostly accurate.  The student provided mostly accurate information with few mistakes.

Paragraph is completely accurate.  The student provided accurate information with no mistakes.

 

MC Questions - Rubric

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The student answered all 4 questions incorrectly

The student answered 1 question correctly.

The student answered 2 questions correctly.

The student answered 3 questions correctly.

The student answered all 4 questions correctly.

 

 

 

Conclusion

After completing this WebQuest, take a minute to reflect on what you investigated and learned.  Solving inequalities can be pretty simple when you have acquired a full understanding of the Properties of Inequality.  Did you enjoy the WebQuest?   Was it interesting?   Did you learn something new?

 

Credits

YouTube

 

MS-CCRS

Teacher Page

This WebQuest was created in alignment with the MSCCRS.  This WebQuest was created for a 7th grade pre-algebra class.