Predicting Future Gas Prices Using the Standards for Mathematical Practice

Using a student-generated question, this activity for an algebra classroom integrates the eight standards of mathematical practice (from the CCSS) by examining the historic price of gasoline through sense making, modeling using appropriate tools, strategic decision making, and technology.

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Published in:The Mathematics teacher 2014-05, Vol.107 (9), p.694-700
Main Authors: Bismarck, Stephen F, Zelkowski, Jeremy, Gleason, Jim
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities for Students
Applied mathematics
Calculators
College mathematics
Commodities
Gasoline
Gasoline prices
Linear models
Linear regression
Mathematical problems
Mathematics education
Mathematics teachers
Modeling
Teaching methods
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Summary:Using a student-generated question, this activity for an algebra classroom integrates the eight standards of mathematical practice (from the CCSS) by examining the historic price of gasoline through sense making, modeling using appropriate tools, strategic decision making, and technology.
ISSN:0025-5769
2330-0582
DOI:10.5951/mathteacher.107.9.0694