Christmas Algebra – Solving Systems of Linear Equations
Algebra Simplified
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Grade Levels
8th - 9th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSS8.EE.C.8
CCSSHSA-REI.C.6
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
3 Practice Sets + Supporting
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Description
Solving Linear Systems around Christmas time (Winter Break)? Add a little holiday spice to systems practice with this Christmas-themed math activity. Students solve 26 systems. Then they will save grading time (on winter break!) for the teacher by using their answers to reveal a hidden message on one Christmas-themed greeting card.
The Math:
Substitution, Basic Elimination, or Advanced Elimination – find three versions of the 26 systems practice page. All three versions have the same solutions. Therefore, you can easily use a combination of versions and meet students’ personal needs without any hiccup in the activity (if you want).
★Common Core Standards: REI.C.6 ★
The Holiday Twist:
Along with the worksheet of 26 problems, find 8 greeting card messages in this product. Two of the 8 unashamedly use Christmas in the message; another is a joke about X-mas. No I’m not telling; it is that good. These messages are grouped together so that one could choose not to use them. Also find one very generic message for any student whom traditionally celebrates other holidays (or doesn’t celebrate). I enjoy hand selecting the recipient of the message, matching the message to the student’s personality.
Remember when the students turn in their work they are essentially sending the teacher the Christmas card. “Oh what thoughtful students I have!”
Teacher tested; student approved.
Algebra Simplified
What makes this product a must-have?
❶ Self-checking: Know at a glance if students completed the activity correctly.
❷ Novel Practice: Mixing-up that traditional worksheet perks up kids.
❸ Holiday Cheer: Throw in a little holiday spirit WITHOUT compromising rigorous academic standards.
♩ Note: Problems are identical to this Linear Systems Hangman.
Clipart in product courtesy of Rebecca Sayler. Please support her store.
± All feedback is valued and encourages improved products. Did you know buyers also have access to future revisions?
Thumbnail: Gimp2, KG All of Me font
The Math:
Substitution, Basic Elimination, or Advanced Elimination – find three versions of the 26 systems practice page. All three versions have the same solutions. Therefore, you can easily use a combination of versions and meet students’ personal needs without any hiccup in the activity (if you want).
★Common Core Standards: REI.C.6 ★
The Holiday Twist:
Along with the worksheet of 26 problems, find 8 greeting card messages in this product. Two of the 8 unashamedly use Christmas in the message; another is a joke about X-mas. No I’m not telling; it is that good. These messages are grouped together so that one could choose not to use them. Also find one very generic message for any student whom traditionally celebrates other holidays (or doesn’t celebrate). I enjoy hand selecting the recipient of the message, matching the message to the student’s personality.
Remember when the students turn in their work they are essentially sending the teacher the Christmas card. “Oh what thoughtful students I have!”
Teacher tested; student approved.
Algebra Simplified
What makes this product a must-have?
❶ Self-checking: Know at a glance if students completed the activity correctly.
❷ Novel Practice: Mixing-up that traditional worksheet perks up kids.
❸ Holiday Cheer: Throw in a little holiday spirit WITHOUT compromising rigorous academic standards.
♩ Note: Problems are identical to this Linear Systems Hangman.
Clipart in product courtesy of Rebecca Sayler. Please support her store.
± All feedback is valued and encourages improved products. Did you know buyers also have access to future revisions?
Thumbnail: Gimp2, KG All of Me font
Total Pages
3 Practice Sets + Supporting
Answer Key
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSS8.EE.C.8
Analyze and solve pairs of simultaneous linear equations.
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.
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