Lesson 1.1: Reflection

Task 1

Read the articles below:

Algebra Scores Prompt Second Look at Revamped Regents Exams

Rethinking How We Use Calculators

Task 2

In the discussion tab, answer the following questions:

• 1. Describe how comfortable you feel teaching how to use the graphing calculator for problem solving in Algebra 1.
• 2. How do you currently teach how to solve the problems you identified in task 1 using the graphing calculator?
• 3. Explain how well your students understand Algebra 1 topics and how well they answer Common Core Algebra 1 Questions.

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