Monday, March 01, 2010
Math 7 (Class 117)
Lesson Title
Investigation 2: Similar Figures
Overview
In today’s class students explore what is meant by the term “odds” , use clues to infer the number of marbles that must be in box, and determine the probability of drawing a specific color.
Textbook Sections
Problem 2.2 (Txt. p.18) Nosing Around
Vocabulary
similar
corresponding sides
corresponding angles
segment
ratio
perimeter
Key Attitudes
Willingness to work as a group to help meet individual and group goals.
Enduring Understandings
Change is fundamental to understanding functions.
Mathematical relationships can be represented in 4 main ways: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic, Verbal (written and oral).
Essential Question
How can transformations be described mathematically?
How do different shapes compare to each other?
What is required for two shapes to be similar?
Key Knowledge
Certain properties of a shape are maintained when a shape is enlarged or reduced.
Key Skills
I can determine the odds of something happening.
I can use odds to determine probability.
I can use information to make inferences.
Turn-In (#-1)
No Homework
Handouts
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Assignment
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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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