Description
OUTPOST turns Grade 8 linear functions and systems into a strategy mission where mathematics determines what happens next.
Students work through 50 visual mission cards involving five interconnected outpost systems:
ENERGY • WATER • SUPPLIES • COMMUNICATIONS • TRANSIT
Rather than completing isolated practice problems, students interpret graphs, tables, equations, and real-world situations; compare mathematical models; solve systems; and use their results to make strategic decisions.
RICH WORLD. SHORT STORY. SERIOUS MATH.
OUTPOST progresses through three levels of mathematical thinking:
READ → COMPARE → COMMAND
Students first interpret mathematical information, then compare models and strategies, and ultimately use their mathematics to make consequential decisions for the outpost.
Students practice:
• interpreting linear functions
• working with tables, graphs, equations, and contextual situations
• comparing rates of change and initial values
• comparing multiple representations
• solving and interpreting systems of linear equations
• analyzing mathematical evidence
• explaining and defending reasoning
• making decisions based on mathematical results
What’s included:
• 50 professionally designed mission cards
• Mission Control Mat for team evidence, decisions, and progress tracking
• student recording and assessment materials
• comprehensive answer key and teaching notes
• teacher guide and rules
• quick-start directions
• classroom introduction script
• printing and preparation guidance
• standards alignment
• coordinated card backs and supporting materials
Flexible Classroom Use
OUTPOST can be used for collaborative problem solving, small groups, stations, review, enrichment, formative assessment, or a larger Grade 8 math strategy experience.
The mathematics is not decorative. Students must use what they calculate and interpret to determine what their team should do.
READ • COMPARE • COMMAND
