Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems Activity: Escape the Pirate Ship

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8th - 10th

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Math, Algebra, Algebra 2

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CCSSHSA-REI.C.5

CCSSHSA-REI.C.6

CCSSMP1

CCSSMP2

CCSSMP4

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Embark on a thrilling maritime quest with the Escape the Pirate Ship Systems of Equation Word Problems Scavenger Hunt Activity. This solving systems of equations word problems immersive activity, turns the classroom into a vessel of mystery and discovery! Crafted for the bold and inquisitive spirits of students, this distinctive challenge begins with a compelling narrative: students find themselves marooned on a mysterious pirate ship. Yet, all is not lost! 10 critical items are hidden throughout the ship. Solve 10 systems of equations word problems to uncover the items. But beware—the ship is laden with decoy tools designed to mislead and test the problem-solving mettle of each student.

As students delve into the problems, they'll find each correct answer yields a printable picture of a resource they need, which they can then attach to their recording sheets. This tangible element not only brings the solving systems of equations word problems activity to life but also simplifies the grading process - instead of needing to read each written answer, teachers can instead check that the correct tools are attached to the sheet.

This Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems Activity Includes:

1 Background Card: Setting the scene with a detailed scenario.
10 Engaging Clue Cards: Each card holds a system of equation word problem question that leads students towards finding to a tool they need to escape.
Tool cards: These cards print so there are 2 sets per page. Each group needs 1 set of tool cards.
Recording Sheet: Recording sheet has space for students to show their work, along with space for them to glue tool cards to.
Answer Keys: For easy facilitation.
Bonus - Printable page of patches: that can be printed on sticker paper and given to students who successfully 'escape' the pirate ship.

The question cards are designed to be placed around the classroom, turning the lesson into a fun scavenger hunt, fostering collaboration, critical thinking, and lively discussions.

Ideas for Implementation of this Solving Systems of Equations Activity:

Collaborative Small Groups: Foster teamwork and discussion by having students work in small groups, solving equations and piecing the mystery together.
Whole Class Engagement: Transform your classroom into a bustling hub of activity, with students moving, discussing, and solving as a united class.
Interactive Review Sessions: Utilize this activity as a dynamic and enjoyable review session, ensuring readiness for upcoming tests on multi-step equations.

Check out these other "Escape the Space" Adventures:

Writing Linear Equations from a Table: Escape the Enchanted Forest

Adding & Subtracting Polynomials: Escape the Alien Spaceship

Simple Prep:

Print and Go: Preparation is a breeze – simply print the necessary pages, cut the clue cards, hang them around, and you’re ready to dive into the mystery!

If you have any questions, please email me: randi@4theloveofmath.com

Thank you!

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CCSSHSA-REI.C.5

Prove that, given a system of two equations in two variables, replacing one equation by the sum of that equation and a multiple of the other produces a system with the same solutions.

CCSSHSA-REI.C.6

Solve systems of linear equations exactly and approximately (e.g., with graphs), focusing on pairs of linear equations in two variables.

CCSSMP1

Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Mathematically proficient students start by explaining to themselves the meaning of a problem and looking for entry points to its solution. They analyze givens, constraints, relationships, and goals. They make conjectures about the form and meaning of the solution and plan a solution pathway rather than simply jumping into a solution attempt. They consider analogous problems, and try special cases and simpler forms of the original problem in order to gain insight into its solution. They monitor and evaluate their progress and change course if necessary. Older students might, depending on the context of the problem, transform algebraic expressions or change the viewing window on their graphing calculator to get the information they need. Mathematically proficient students can explain correspondences between equations, verbal descriptions, tables, and graphs or draw diagrams of important features and relationships, graph data, and search for regularity or trends. Younger students might rely on using concrete objects or pictures to help conceptualize and solve a problem. Mathematically proficient students check their answers to problems using a different method, and they continually ask themselves, "Does this make sense?" They can understand the approaches of others to solving complex problems and identify correspondences between different approaches.

CCSSMP2

Reason abstractly and quantitatively. Mathematically proficient students make sense of quantities and their relationships in problem situations. They bring two complementary abilities to bear on problems involving quantitative relationships: the ability to decontextualize-to abstract a given situation and represent it symbolically and manipulate the representing symbols as if they have a life of their own, without necessarily attending to their referents-and the ability to contextualize, to pause as needed during the manipulation process in order to probe into the referents for the symbols involved. Quantitative reasoning entails habits of creating a coherent representation of the problem at hand; considering the units involved; attending to the meaning of quantities, not just how to compute them; and knowing and flexibly using different properties of operations and objects.

CCSSMP4

Model with mathematics. Mathematically proficient students can apply the mathematics they know to solve problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace. In early grades, this might be as simple as writing an addition equation to describe a situation. In middle grades, a student might apply proportional reasoning to plan a school event or analyze a problem in the community. By high school, a student might use geometry to solve a design problem or use a function to describe how one quantity of interest depends on another. Mathematically proficient students who can apply what they know are comfortable making assumptions and approximations to simplify a complicated situation, realizing that these may need revision later. They are able to identify important quantities in a practical situation and map their relationships using such tools as diagrams, two-way tables, graphs, flowcharts and formulas. They can analyze those relationships mathematically to draw conclusions. They routinely interpret their mathematical results in the context of the situation and reflect on whether the results make sense, possibly improving the model if it has not served its purpose.

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