Understand Systems Of Equations Math Games

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In this series of games, your students will learn that solutions to a system of two linear equations in two variables correspond to points of intersection of their graphs. The Understand Systems Of Equations learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 8.EE.C.8.a as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

A system of equations refers to a set of two or more equations with an equal number of variables. The solution for a system of equations is an intersection of the graph of the two equations. The solution for a system of equations is an ordered pair and it is the solution to both equations. Solutions to systems of equations that are independent are lines that intersect at one particular point and have one solution. Solutions to systems of equations that are dependent describe the same line and have all of the same points in common; hence, there is an infinite number of solutions to the system. Graphs of equations that are parallel lines will never intersect and have no solutions.

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Equality Explorer - Basics Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Explore what it means for a mathematical statement to be balanced or unbalanced by interacting with objects on a balance. Try to balance circles with squares, apples with oranges, or cats with dogs, and relate the values to a real-world meaning. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Equality Explorer: Basics - Lab Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Change the values of three different objects and build balanced and unbalanced situations. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Equality Explorer: Two Variables Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Build equations and inequalities in two variables. Observe the effects of changing the values of the variables. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Pirates of Cartesian Estimated Duration: 30 minutes Use all your math knowledge to help our brave little pirate and her pirate chicken to find overcome their challenges in order to find the amazing lost treasure.

X-Wars Estimated Duration: 25 minutes Battle yourself through aliens in space and understand systems of equations! You'll use your powerful lasers on your ship assisted with its A.I. to deal with this little extraterrestrials!

Newton Pool Estimated Duration: 15 minutes The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.

Graphing Lines - Slope-Intercept Estimated Duration: 10 minutes Interact with points on a line or with the slope-intercept equation. Compare equations of multiple lines and discover the relationship between the y-intercept, slope, and equation of a line. Note: Students will automatically move through this simulation after 10 minutes of playtime.

Galaxy Escape Estimated Duration: 20 minutes 10 Bright Monsters have been captured in space and they need your help to cross the galaxy jumping between platforms, finding them, and releasing them by correctly answering each question. Each monster that you release and unlock will be available to play with in the next level, in the search for the next monster. In your journey, you’ll be able to find power-ups, like ‘Double points’ and ‘Slow down’, which can be activated by finding gems, and their duration can be extended by correctly answering a question. Unlock and release the 10 different monsters and a spaceship along 10 different levels, while you make the most possible points.

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What is a System of Equations? Estimated Duration: 4 minutes In this lesson, students will be able to solve systems of equations by graphing. They will learn that a system of equations consists of two or more equations with two or more variables. Students will practice graphing each equation separately and identifying the intersection point, which represents the solution to the system. Additionally, students will learn that when two lines are parallel and have the same slope, they do not intersect, resulting in no solution for the system of equations.

Understand Systems Of Equations Math Games

Concepts Covered

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