Friday, May 11, 2007
Algebra (Class 78)
Announcements
CST Part 1, Tuesday May 15
CST Part 2, Thursday May 17
Overview
In today’s class we investigate how rectangles with a fixed perimeter in order to determine the best way to build a fence around a garden.
Textbook Sections
§12-4 (Txt. p.572) Graphs of the Quadratic Function
Vocabulary
quadratic relationship
quadratic function
Key Attitudes
Mathematics is about generalizing and applying patterns.
Key Ideas
Rectangles that have the same perimeter can have different areas.
Tables, graphs, and equations can be used to investigate, describe, predict, and help explain patterns.
Key Skills
Create rectangles with a given perimeter.
Create a table of values in order to record data.
Write an equation which describes the data in a table.
Create a graph using data in a table.
Turn In
§12-3 (Txt. p.569)#1-3, 16-18
CST Practice
Handouts
No Handouts Posted
Assignment
§12-3 (Txt. p.569)#4-6, 13-15
Txt. p.558 #1-3
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.
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