Thursday, December 17, 2009
Carnival Time Project
This project involves creating the graphs of two equations to make a decision on whether or not to have a carnival. This type of analysis happens a lot in business and it is a perfect example that answers the question "when will I ever use algebra after school?"
This project can be done alone or in a group with up to four members. In School Loop, I have attached the project description and also an example of the type of report I expect when this project is complete. You may use this sample report as a baseline for your report, but you must change the options so that they are not the exact same equations as on the sample. If you do not have a graphing program like excel for the graphs, you may draw them right onto the page.
This project is due when we come back from break, January 4th.
This project can be done alone or in a group with up to four members. In School Loop, I have attached the project description and also an example of the type of report I expect when this project is complete. You may use this sample report as a baseline for your report, but you must change the options so that they are not the exact same equations as on the sample. If you do not have a graphing program like excel for the graphs, you may draw them right onto the page.
This project is due when we come back from break, January 4th.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
HW #31-B: Ch 4 & 5 Review for Test
Please make sure you understand how to use each form of the line to graph equations, find intercepts, and identify slope. You should also be able to show the equation of a line in any of its three forms: Standard Form, Slope-Intercept Form, or Point-Slope Form.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Ch 3 Practice Test Key
Please use this key to review for the chapter test. Bring in any questions tomorrow. Notice the comments to the side of each problem are there to give explanation and clues to the given step of each problem. Happy Studying!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Algebra Games
Here are some fun games to help you practice your algebra skills:
Equation Buster
This is a very interesting game which will definitely help you to get the concepts of equation solving. You will also learn to solve the equations in minimum steps. There are four levels in this game according to the difficulty. Level 1 is the easiest and Level 4 is the hardest.
Equation solving by balancing You have to decide which mathematical symbol to use. After deciding the symbol write the value that you think will simplify the equation. It is similar to above game. You can even create your own equations and solve them.
Solve the Equation and post letters This is a simple game. You are a postman and you have to deliver letters to houses. An equation will be written on the door and a dog comes out of the window holding the value of "a". Substitute the value, find the correct number and click on the appropriate letter. There are three levels of hardness in this game.
Solve equations and become a millionaire A quiz type game where you have to choose the correct answer from 4 choices. You will get some money when you give the correct answer.
Algebraic Symbolism (translating English to Algebra)
Power Lines
Solving Equations Jeopardy Style (need a partner)
Fraction Four (help with fractions, need a partner)
Algebra Planet Blaster
Planet Hop
Equation Buster
This is a very interesting game which will definitely help you to get the concepts of equation solving. You will also learn to solve the equations in minimum steps. There are four levels in this game according to the difficulty. Level 1 is the easiest and Level 4 is the hardest.
Equation solving by balancing You have to decide which mathematical symbol to use. After deciding the symbol write the value that you think will simplify the equation. It is similar to above game. You can even create your own equations and solve them.
Solve the Equation and post letters This is a simple game. You are a postman and you have to deliver letters to houses. An equation will be written on the door and a dog comes out of the window holding the value of "a". Substitute the value, find the correct number and click on the appropriate letter. There are three levels of hardness in this game.
Solve equations and become a millionaire A quiz type game where you have to choose the correct answer from 4 choices. You will get some money when you give the correct answer.
Algebraic Symbolism (translating English to Algebra)
Power Lines
Solving Equations Jeopardy Style (need a partner)
Fraction Four (help with fractions, need a partner)
Algebra Planet Blaster
Planet Hop
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