Students work in groups to design a mathematical scavenger hunt for their peers. In designing their scavenger hunts, students will apply their knowledge of writing, graphing and solving linear equations and inequalities.
Student groups trade scavenger hunts and use the clues the other group has created to seek out the hidden treasure.
Math
Pre-Algebra
A unit within an Algebra 1 course – could be used as an application-based unit alongside a more traditional unit on linear equations or as a full linear equations replacement unit.
Algebra 1:
X Marks the Spot,
The Hustle Economy,
College Cents,
The Cost of Debt
Written Commentary
Each clue in the scavenger hunt focuses on a specific mathematical concept from the unit. In addition to crafting a set of clues, students will submit a completed “answer key” to the scavenger hunt their group created. They will also share the math work their group completed in order to determine the location of the next clue when completing the scavenger hunt created by another group.