What we like about this lesson

Mathematically:

• Addresses standard 7.RP.A.2a
• Requires students to make connections between the different representations of a situation, and requires students to create tables from ratios in various formats
• Requires students to use multiple methods and reasoning to determine whether a relationship is proportional; provides examples and non-examples
• Allows students to draw conclusions based on mathematical evidence

In the classroom:

• Offers an engaging exploration that connects students' procedural skill and conceptual understanding to real-live situations
• Gives students the opportunity to work collaboratively in groups
• Provides students with an opportunity to critique each other's work
• Gives formal and informal opportunities for teachers to check for understanding
• Includes a problem set that can be used for homework or for additional practice, as well as an exit ticket that summarizes the mathematics of the lesson