Introduction
Young Newt Dumblesnitch, a Gryffindor house mate of Harry Potter is in danger. He has stumbled into a pit of words. Not just any words, mind you, these are the dreaded problema words, known by their Muggle name as Word Problems. Newt is struggling to remember the spell that will tame these problema words, turning them into regular numbers and operators. With a flick of his wand, sparks fly as Newt chants, "Numeris Arrangum!"' Newt looks around him, the dreaded problema words have been transformed!
"Why, this is easy!" thinks Newt, " As easy as adding two plus " Realizing that you are watching Newt stops and hands you the wand. It's your turn to tame the problema words.
Task
There are several steps involved in mastering the art of one and two step equation problems. In this quest you will be asked to accomplish four specific things.
First - You will prepare a list of terms and vocabulary to use in solving equation problems. A worksheet will be available.
Second - You will use your list of terms to record examples of one and two step equations.
Third - When you feel you have mastered the art of decoding and solving equations problems through practice!
Process
Who Are You In The Wizarding World?
Before you begin your Quest to learn the spell to tame equation problems, you must discover who you are. No, I know you know your Muggle name, you must discover your Wizard name. Go stand in line for the Wizard Name Generator to discover your Wizard name. What is YOUR wizard name?
After you write down your Wizard name close the Wizard Name Generator window to return to the Quest.
To Complete Task One and Two
Visit the web pages listed below to collect vocabulary to help you decode one and two step equations.
- Vocabulary Slide Show - Write ALL the vocab :)
- More Vocabulary
- Example Problems - There are five examples you need to record
Answer 5 questions in a row correct for each game to continue on!
To Complete Task Three With your decoding list (your magic wand) firmly in hand, it's time to practice taming some of those problema words. Harry, Hermione, and Ron have a problem that they need your help with.
Bring your notes to Mrs. Arbillaga to approve your progress and get your work page for the day!