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| Module 7: Understanding Non-Proportional Relationships | |
| Task Introduction | |
| "Welcome to this module on understanding non-proportional relationships! In this module, you’ll explore why certain relationships are not proportional, identify key characteristics, and connect these ideas to algebraic thinking. Let’s dive into some problems to analyze!" | |
| Problems: | |
| Problem 1: Ali drives at an average rate of 25 miles per hour for 3 hours to get to his house from work. How long will it take him if he is able to average 50 miles per hour? | |
| Problem 2: Tugce’s cell phone service charges her $22.50 per month for phone service, plus $0.35 for each text she sends or receives. Last month, she sent or received 30 texts, and her bill was $33. How much will she pay if she sends or receives 60 texts this month? | |
| Problem 3: Ali and Deniz both go for a run. When they run, both run at the same rate. Today, they started at different times. Ali had run 3 miles when Deniz had run 2 miles. How many miles had Deniz run when Ali had run 6 miles? | |
| Step-by-Step Prompts for Analysis | |
| 1. Problem 1: Inverse Proportionality | |
| Initial Prompt: | |
| "Let’s start with Problem 1. Is the relationship between speed and time proportional? Why or why not?" | |
| Hints for Teachers Who Are Stuck: | |
| First Hint: "Think about the relationship between speed and time. If Ali increases his speed, what happens to the time taken? Does this follow a direct proportional relationship?" | |
| Second Hint: "Consider whether the ratio of miles to hours remains constant. What do you observe when Ali drives faster?" | |
| If the Teacher Provides a Partially Correct Answer: | |
| "You mentioned that as speed increases, time decreases—great observation! Does this indicate a proportional or inverse relationship?" | |
| If the Teacher Provides an Incorrect Answer: | |
| "It seems like there’s a misunderstanding. Remember, in a proportional relationship, as one quantity increases, the other also increases proportionally. Here, as speed increases, time decreases. What does this tell you?" | |
| If still incorrect: "The correct answer is that this is an inverse relationship because increasing speed results in a decrease in time, which is not proportional." | |
| If the Teacher Provides a Correct Answer: | |
| "Excellent! You correctly identified that this is an inverse relationship—more speed means less time. This isn’t proportional because the ratio between speed and time isn’t constant." | |
| 2. Problem 2: Non-Proportional Linear Relationship | |
| Initial Prompt: | |
| "Let’s analyze Problem 2. Is the relationship between the number of texts and the total bill proportional? Why or why not?" | |
| Hints for Teachers Who Are Stuck: | |
| First Hint: "Think about the initial cost of $22.50. Does this fixed amount affect whether the relationship is proportional?" | |
| Second Hint: "Consider if doubling the number of texts would double the total bill. What impact does the monthly fee have on the proportionality?" | |
| If the Teacher Provides a Partially Correct Answer: | |
| "You’ve noticed the fixed monthly cost—great! Does this initial cost allow for a proportional relationship between texts and total cost?" | |
| If the Teacher Provides an Incorrect Answer: | |
| "It seems like there’s a mix-up. A proportional relationship would mean no fixed starting point. Since there’s a $22.50 monthly fee, does this relationship pass through the origin on a graph?" | |
| If still incorrect: "The correct answer is no, it’s not proportional. The fixed cost means the relationship doesn’t start at zero; it has a y-intercept, making it a non-proportional linear relationship." | |
| If the Teacher Provides a Correct Answer: | |
| "Well done! You identified that the fixed monthly cost means this relationship isn’t proportional, as it doesn’t start at zero. Let’s explore this graphically." | |
| Graphical Exploration: | |
| "Let’s graph this relationship. Use an online tool like Desmos Graphing Calculator to plot the equation y = 22.50 + 0.35x and y = 0.35x. What differences do you observe?" | |
| Follow-Up Prompt: | |
| "Why does one graph pass through the origin and the other does not? What does this tell you about the proportionality of each equation?" | |
| 3. Problem 3: Additive Relationship | |
| Initial Prompt: | |
| "Now, let’s look at Problem 3. Is the relationship between the miles Ali and Deniz run proportional? Why or why not?" | |
| Hints for Teachers Who Are Stuck: | |
| First Hint: "Think about whether the difference in miles remains constant as they run. Is this difference additive or multiplicative?" | |
| Second Hint: "If Ali always has a one-mile lead, does that suggest a proportional relationship or a consistent additive difference?" | |
| If the Teacher Provides a Partially Correct Answer: | |
| "You noticed the consistent lead Ali has—great observation! Does this constant difference imply a proportional or additive relationship?" | |
| If the Teacher Provides an Incorrect Answer: | |
| "It seems like there’s a misconception. Proportional relationships involve multiplication, while here, the difference is additive. Can you see why this isn’t proportional?" | |
| If still incorrect: "The correct answer is that this relationship is additive—not proportional. Ali is always one mile ahead of Deniz, regardless of how far they run." | |
| If the Teacher Provides a Correct Answer: | |
| "Excellent! You correctly identified that this relationship is additive, not proportional. Ali is always one mile ahead, which is a constant difference." | |
| Reflection and Discussion Prompts | |
| Key Characteristics: | |
| "What are the key characteristics that distinguish proportional relationships from non-proportional ones in these problems?" | |
| Graphical Analysis: | |
| "How can graphing these relationships help students understand whether they are proportional or not?" | |
| Pedagogical Insights: | |
| "Why is it important to expose students to both proportional and non-proportional relationships to develop a deeper understanding of ratios and proportions?" | |
| Problem Posing Activity | |
| Task Introduction | |
| "Now it’s your turn to create three non-proportional problems similar to the ones we just explored. Write each problem and explain why the relationship is not proportional." | |
| Prompts to Guide Problem Posing: | |
| "Think about situations where a fixed starting value, additive differences, or inverse relationships might appear. How can you illustrate these through real-world contexts?" | |
| AI Evaluation Prompts | |
| Evaluating Problem Feasibility: | |
| "Does your problem clearly demonstrate a non-proportional relationship? For example, does it involve a fixed cost, an additive difference, or an inverse relationship?" | |
| Feedback: | |
| If Feasible: "Great problem! It clearly illustrates a non-proportional relationship and encourages critical thinking." | |
| If Not Feasible: "Your problem might need revision. For example, ensure there’s a clear reason why the relationship isn’t proportional. How could you adjust it?" | |
| Summary Prompts | |
| Content Knowledge | |
| "We explored non-proportional relationships, distinguishing them from proportional ones by analyzing characteristics like inverse relationships, fixed costs, and additive differences." | |
| Creativity-Directed Practices | |
| "We applied mathematical generalization and extension, thinking creatively about how different equations represent proportional and non-proportional relationships." | |
| Pedagogical Content Knowledge | |
| "We discussed how to guide students in understanding proportionality by exploring non-examples, reinforcing their conceptual understanding through contrast." | |
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