Students will use algebraic thinking, data analysis and the engineering design process to solve problems in real-world settings.

• In Building Math for Common Core State Standards: Everest Trek, students overcome the challenges of extreme weather and dangerous trail conditions to conquer the world’s tallest mountain.
• Students will conduct mathematics investigations including
  • Locating and representing the range of acceptable values on a graph to meet design criteria
  • Extrapolating data based on trends.
  • Producing and analyzing graphs that relate two variables
  • Distinguishing between independent and dependent variables
  • Producing and analyzing graphs that relate two variables
  • Comparing rates of change (linear versus non linear relationships)
  • Measuring angles using a protractor
  • Comparing and discussing appropriate measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode)
  • Applying the distance-time-speed formula
• Science investigations include:
• Conducting two controlled experiments.
• Collecting experimental data in a table
• Using physical and math models
• Distinguishing between independent and dependent variables
• Building Math was developed through a partnership with the Boston Museum of Science and Tufts University, and successfully piloted in Boston-area schools.
• Addresses Common Core State standards and ITEA standards for technological literacy

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Also see the other books in this series and the collection:
Building Math for Common Core State Standards: Amazon Mission
Building Math for Common Core State Standards: Stranded!
Building Math for Common Core State Standards - 3 Book Set