HolcombMath

Monday, August 31, 2009

Algebra 2 (Class 8)

Lesson Title
1.1.4 How can I represent intersections?

Overview
In today’s class students will be guided to make connections between four different ways to represent a system of equations: graphs, tables, equations, and words.
Textbook Sections
Lesson 1.1.4 (Txt. p.21): How can I represent intersections?

Vocabulary
input
output
relation
function
dependent variable
independent variable

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
The Rule of Four: Mathematics can be represented by using a table of values, a graph, a rule or equation, or words (oral or written).
Key Skills
I can use a graphing calculator to show the solution to a system of two quadratic equations.
I can use the CALC function of my graphing calculator to find the points of intersection of the graphs of two quadratic functions.
I can use the TABLE function of my graphing calculator to find the points of intersection of the graphs of two quadratic functions.
Turn-In (#-1)
1-35 to 1-38

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
1-39 to 1-41, 1-47, 1-48
Quiz Corrections
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

Math 6 (Class 15)

Lesson Title
Investigation 3: Factor Pairs

Overview
We will continue our work creating our representations of the factors of the whole numbers 1 to 30.
Textbook Sections
Problem 3.2 (Txt. p.27): Finding Patterns

Vocabulary
analyze
prime
composite
product
factor
divisor

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
Some numbers have factors in common.
Factors of numbers can be thought of as the sides of rectangles whose area is the number in question.
Key Skills
I can make rectangles to represent the factors of a number.
I can find common factors of numbers.
Turn-In (#-1)
No homework

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
ACE p.30 #1-6
Quiz Corrections
Finish cutting out your rectangles.
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.

Math 7 (Class 15)

Lesson Title
Investigation 2: Adding Integers

Overview
In today’s class we continue to develop the ability to use a number line to represent the addition of integers.
Textbook Sections
Problem 2.1 (Txt. p.19) Adding on a Number Line

Vocabulary
Integer
temperature
opposites

Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.

Key Ideas
A number line can be used to model the addition of integers.
Moving right on the number line represents adding a positive value.
Moving left on the number line represent adding a negative value.
When modeling addition using the number line, start at 0.
Key Skills
I can use a number line to model the addition of integers.
Turn-In (#-1)
No Homework

Handouts
No Handouts Posted

Assignment
ACE p.26 #29
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.