Savvas enVision 6-12 Mathematics
3-Act Math Modeling

 

The enVision 6-12 Mathematical Modeling in 3 Acts lessons present students with the opportunity to model conceptual thinking in real-world situations. Lessons require students to identify essential variables, formulate models from those variables, perform operations using the model, interpret the results of those operations, and validate the conclusions of those results. It all takes place within three simple acts.

 

3-Act Modeling Helps Students Think Mathematically

3-ACT MATH
 

Act 1: The Hook

A video engages students, followed by a brainstorm of possible question/answer situations.

Act 2: The Model

Students develop mathematical models to arrive at a solution.

Act 3: The Resolution

A video helps learners explain differences between their own conjectures and the actual solution.

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Grade 6, Topic 4

3-Act Math Modeling Lesson: Checking a Bag

  • Teacher’s Edition Pages
  • Student’s Edition Pages
  • Act 1 Video
  • Act 2 Images
  • Act 3 Video
Checking a Bag
 
 

Grade 7, Topic 2

3-Act Math Modeling Lesson: Mixin’ It Up

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  • Student’s Edition Pages
  • Act 1 Video
  • Act 2 Images
  • Act 3 Video

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Mixin’ It Up!
 
 

Grade 8, Topic 5

3-Act Math Modeling Lesson: Ups and Downs

  • Teacher’s Edition Pages
  • Student’s Edition Pages
  • Act 1 Video
  • Act 2 Video
  • Act 3 Video
Ups and Downs
 
 

Algebra 1, Topic 3

Mathematical Modeling in 3 Acts Lesson: The Express Lane

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  • Student Companion Pages
  • Act 1 Video
  • Act 2 Video
  • Act 3 Video
Algebra 1, Topic 3 The Express Lane
 
 

Geometry, Topic 10

Mathematical Modeling in 3 Acts Lesson: Earth Watch

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  • Student Companion Pages
  • Act 1 Video
  • Act 2 Video
  • Act 3 Video

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Geometry, Topic 10 Earth Watch
 
 

Algebra 2, Topic 5

Mathematical Modeling in 3 Acts Lesson: The Snack Shack

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  • Student Companion Pages
  • Act 1 Video
  • Act 2 Video
  • Act 3 Video
Algebra 2, Topic 4 - The Snack Shack