Introduction
Tressie the Traveler, (the third cousin of another young explorer who has a monkey as a best friend), decides to travel to the LAND OF ADVANCED!!!To successfully make the trip, Tressie has a map, her satchel and a few additional tools. Traveling with Tressie is Pouches the Kangaroo, Tressie's trusted friend. Tressie needs to travel to the LAND OF ADVANCED because she is searching for the algebraic variables of life. The LAND OF ADVANCED is where the smartest math students travel to find out what their math future holds.
Task
On her way to the LAND OF ADVANCED, Tressie must follow the PEMDAS brick road. She must encounter three tricky math prodigies in order to reach the LAND OF ADVANCED. They each have a task to complete. You must complete each task for Tressie and write a letter home explaining how each task and how you accomplished it 
so the next math student knows what to expect.
Process
Stop 1: The Sailor of Sums
Congratulations! The Sailor of Sums is impressed with your persevance. Along you go to the next challenge.
Stop 2: Factoring Match
Whew that was a close one! The Factoring Fiend lets you pass. "The Graphing Giant will be your downfall!" yells the Factoring Fiend.
Last stop. The Graphing Giant...
Dum. Dum. DUMMMMM...
Stop 3: Graphing Polynomials
Match and record two of each types of graphs. Record the graphs and send the equations and graphs to your teacher.
"Wow! You are a math genius. You can continue your journey to the LAND OF ADVANCED.
Evaluation
The LAND OF ADVANCED!!!
To receive Tressie's math journey, a letter must be written and sent to your teacher thoroughly describing your experience travelling to the LAND OF ADVANCED. Details including the tasks given by the three math prodigies are expected.
The rubric for the letter is below.
Conclusion
Be sure to email your teacher with the details of your travels for Tressie.
Happy Learning!
Credits
Games and interactives found on Illuminations and Quia.