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Critical Thinking in Applied Algebra 2

February 2015

Non-Honors Algebra 2 Students

Sophomores/Juniors that are preparing for our Statistics Track Terrible Fixed Mindset concerning Mathematics

“I’m so confused”Context – Applied Algebra 2

Building Personal Confidence/Breaking their fixed mindset

Preparing them for external standards (SAT, NCEMPT)

Problem - CONTENT

Other questions asked : Is it time to Upgrade to an iPhone 6? Is it worth it for Mr. Alexander to open up his

food truck? (Naan Stop) Was it good or bad that Mr. Alexander added

his own ridiculously cute family pictures to the faculty pictures on the school receipt?  Why? (12 cents/print for 50+ photos)

How cost efficient is speeding? What is the best dorm snack?

Open Ended Applications