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Strategic Mathematics – 9th Grade

MODULE/WEEK 1
Real Number System, Operations, and Properties

DB Forum Title Why Algebra?!

Purpose/Goal The purpose of this Discussion Board is to build a foundational
knowledge of why Algebra is important in our lives. Students will
have an opportunity to make their own conclusion about Algebra. As
they progress through their modules, they will continue to reflect on
the information they receive. Additionally, students will create an
infographic to help them organize their notes and new knowledge.
Parameters Initial Thread Word Count*: 100 – 200 words
# of Replies Required*: Atleast two
Replies Word Count*: 50 – 75 words
Writing Style: Formal
Prompt Initial Thread Prompt: Read the following article. As we begin our
journey into the world of Algebra, we will explore its function in the
real world. For the initial thread, please answer the following
questions: 

What are some ways that Algebra improves our daily lives?
How can algebra make life easier? 
What professions, if any, do you think use algebra? Why? 

Replies Prompt: Please review at least two other peers’ submissions

and provide feedback on their reflections. 

We will incorporate 3CQ Model developed by Jennifer Stewart –

Mitchell, a K-12 educator who publishes various curriculum
strategies.

Please use the following guide to help your response:

 Compliment — I like that…

 Comment — I agree because… OR I disagree because…
 Connection — I also thought...
 Question — I wonder why…

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MODULE/WEEK 4
Probability and Statistics

DB Forum Title Does Probability and Statistics Give us the Whole Story?
Purpose/Goal The purpose of this Discussion Board is to build a foundational
knowledge of why Probability and Statistics is important in our lives.
Students will have an opportunity to make their own conclusion
about Probability and Statistics through critical thinking. As they
progress through their modules, they will continue to reflect on the
information they receive. Additionally, students will create an
infographic to help them organize their notes and new knowledge.
Parameters Initial Thread Word Count*: 100 – 200 words
# of Replies Required*: Atleast two
Replies Word Count*: 50 – 75 words
Writing Style: Formal
Prompt Initial Thread Prompt: Read the following article. As we begin our
journey into the world of Probability and Statistics, we will explore
its function in the real world. For the initial thread, please answer the
following questions: 

What are some ways that Probability and Statistics improves our
daily lives?
How can Probability and Statistics make life easier? 
What professions, if any, do you think use Probability and Statistics?
Why? 

Replies Prompt: Please review at least two other peers’ submissions

and provide feedback on their reflections. 

We will incorporate 3CQ Model developed by Jennifer Stewart –

Mitchell, a K-12 educator who publishes various curriculum
strategies.

Please use the following guide to help your response:

 Compliment — I like that…

 Comment — I agree because… OR I disagree because…
 Connection — I also thought...
 Question — I wonder why…

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MODULE/WEEK 5
Geometry and Measurements

DB Forum Title How does Geometry Shape Our World?

Purpose/Goal The purpose of this Discussion Board is to build a foundational
knowledge of why Geometry is important in our lives. Students will
have an opportunity to make their own conclusion about Geometry
through critical thinking. As they progress through their modules,
they will continue to reflect on the information they receive.
Additionally, students will create an infographic to help them
organize their notes and new knowledge.
Parameters Initial Thread Word Count*: 100 – 200 words
# of Replies Required*: Atleast two
Replies Word Count*: 50 – 75 words
Writing Style: Formal
Prompt Initial Thread Prompt: Read the following article. As we begin our
journey into the world of Geometry, we will explore its function in
the real world. For the initial thread, please answer the following
questions: 

What are some ways that Geometry improves our daily lives?
How can Geometry make life easier? 
What professions, if any, do you think use Geometry? Why? 

Replies Prompt: Please review at least two other peers’ submissions

and provide feedback on their reflections. 

We will incorporate 3CQ Model developed by Jennifer Stewart –

Mitchell, a K-12 educator who publishes various curriculum
strategies.

Please use the following guide to help your response:

 Compliment — I like that…

 Comment — I agree because… OR I disagree because…
 Connection — I also thought...
 Question — I wonder why…

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MODULE/WEEK 7
Linear functions and Slope

DB Forum Title How does Slope Talk to Us About Change?

Purpose/Goal The purpose of this Discussion Board is to build a foundational
knowledge of why Linear Functions and Slope is important in our
lives. Students will have an opportunity to make their own
conclusion about Linear Functions and Slope through critical
thinking. As they progress through their modules, they will continue
to reflect on the information they receive. Additionally, students will
create an infographic to help them organize their notes and new
knowledge.
Parameters Initial Thread Word Count*: 100 – 200 words
# of Replies Required*: Atleast two
Replies Word Count*: 50 – 75 words
Writing Style: Formal
Prompt Initial Thread Prompt: Read the following article. As we begin our
journey into the world of Linear Functions and Slope, we will
explore its function in the real world. For the initial thread, please
answer the following questions: 

What are some ways that finding Slope can improve our daily lives?
How can finding the slope of a function make life easier? 
What professions, if any, do you think use Slope? Why? 

Replies Prompt: Please review at least two other peers’ submissions

and provide feedback on their reflections. 

We will incorporate 3CQ Model developed by Jennifer Stewart –

Mitchell, a K-12 educator who publishes various curriculum
strategies.

Please use the following guide to help your response:

 Compliment — I like that…

 Comment — I agree because… OR I disagree because…
 Connection — I also thought...
 Question — I wonder why…

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