1. Inconsistent and Equivalent Equations - Set II
2. Solving by substitution - Set I and Set II (minus a few problems if you demonstrated understanding in class)
3. POW
All due Thursday! See me tomorrow if something is unclear
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
More Simultaneous Equations
Chapter 7, Lesson 3
1.) Set I - #1 A and C only; Set II - All
2.) Complete all missing homework by Thursday for credit this quarter
3.) Extra Credit assignment is due Thursday for credit this quarter OR in 2 weeks for credit next quarter.
1.) Set I - #1 A and C only; Set II - All
2.) Complete all missing homework by Thursday for credit this quarter
3.) Extra Credit assignment is due Thursday for credit this quarter OR in 2 weeks for credit next quarter.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
January 7 Problems of the Week
Option 1: Tokyo is 9 hours ahead of London and London is 7 hours ahead of Denver. If Denver is 2 hours behind Washington DC, what time is it in Washington DC at the moment 2008 begins in Tokyo?
Option 2: During Jillian’s New Year’s Eve party she wants to have several candles lit. Each candle she plans to use burns at a rate of 5 mL of wax per 15 minutes. One of these candles has a diameter of 8 centimeters and a height of 15 cm. How long will it take the candle to burn down completely? Express your answer to the nearest whole number. (Note: 1 mL = 1 cm3)
Option 3: Mike and Barbara and going to a New Year’s Eve gala and Barbara needs a new dress. She found a dress that is perfect and it is on sale for 20% off. After the discount and a 5% sales tax, the total cost of the dress was $117.60. What was the original price of the dress?
Option 2: During Jillian’s New Year’s Eve party she wants to have several candles lit. Each candle she plans to use burns at a rate of 5 mL of wax per 15 minutes. One of these candles has a diameter of 8 centimeters and a height of 15 cm. How long will it take the candle to burn down completely? Express your answer to the nearest whole number. (Note: 1 mL = 1 cm3)
Option 3: Mike and Barbara and going to a New Year’s Eve gala and Barbara needs a new dress. She found a dress that is perfect and it is on sale for 20% off. After the discount and a 5% sales tax, the total cost of the dress was $117.60. What was the original price of the dress?
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Continue Simultaneous Equations
Chapter 7, Lesson 1 and 2. Finish these before Friday so you do not have homework over the holiday.
The extra credit project is due on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. See entry below for details.
The extra credit project is due on Tuesday, January 8, 2008. See entry below for details.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Holiday Extra Credit
Holiday Extra Credit Opportunity
Here’s your chance to get some extra credit (up to 4% of your grade) over the holiday break. Pick one of the following books and read the entire book. Then, write a book report, explaining in detail each of the math concepts described. Provide examples whenever you can. Remember QUALITY is more important than QUANTITY, but your book report should be at least 2 pages so that you can cover the parts. See rubric for details.
Due: Tuesday January 8, 2008.
1.) The Number Devil, by Hans Magnus Enzenberger
One of my personal favorites. You will learn about many interesting mathematical concepts in this easy-to-read, comical dream world.
2.) The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures, by Malba Tahan, Patricia Reid Baquero
A beautifully written set of mathematical and philosophical adventures, sited by many as the book that turned them on to math.
3.) Flatland, by Edwin Abbott
A delightful classic written a long time ago which explores dimensionality: l-D, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D. It also has some outdated social commentary. Great if you like stretching your brain to think about really weird ideas. There are a large number of take-offs on Flatland, including Sphereland, Flatterland, and The Planiverse by various authors.
4.) The Boy Who Reversed Himself, by William Sleator
A novel (for kids) about worlds in 4 and more dimensions.
5.) In Code: A Mathematical Journey, by Sarah Flannery with David Flannery
An engaging autobiography about a young woman’s breakthrough discoveries in cryptography.
Here’s your chance to get some extra credit (up to 4% of your grade) over the holiday break. Pick one of the following books and read the entire book. Then, write a book report, explaining in detail each of the math concepts described. Provide examples whenever you can. Remember QUALITY is more important than QUANTITY, but your book report should be at least 2 pages so that you can cover the parts. See rubric for details.
Due: Tuesday January 8, 2008.
1.) The Number Devil, by Hans Magnus Enzenberger
One of my personal favorites. You will learn about many interesting mathematical concepts in this easy-to-read, comical dream world.
2.) The Man Who Counted: A Collection of Mathematical Adventures, by Malba Tahan, Patricia Reid Baquero
A beautifully written set of mathematical and philosophical adventures, sited by many as the book that turned them on to math.
3.) Flatland, by Edwin Abbott
A delightful classic written a long time ago which explores dimensionality: l-D, 2-D, 3-D, 4-D. It also has some outdated social commentary. Great if you like stretching your brain to think about really weird ideas. There are a large number of take-offs on Flatland, including Sphereland, Flatterland, and The Planiverse by various authors.
4.) The Boy Who Reversed Himself, by William Sleator
A novel (for kids) about worlds in 4 and more dimensions.
5.) In Code: A Mathematical Journey, by Sarah Flannery with David Flannery
An engaging autobiography about a young woman’s breakthrough discoveries in cryptography.
Simultaneous Equations
1. Chapter 7, Lesson 1 - Set I, II, and IV (EC)
2. Bring missing hw slip signed by a parent.
2. Bring missing hw slip signed by a parent.
Monday, December 17, 2007
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