Lesson Plans - Grade 7 Math

2-7-2000
1. HW P498 1-3......2. P500 Mini-Lab....3. Problem/Week.....
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OBJECTIVE: Find and compare experimental and theoretical probabilities(13-3, Pp500ff) ACTIVITIES: P3-do the mini-lab on pa500 with a partner; P4 Do the mini-lab independently; AnswerP501 1 and 2. NOTES: [Try some probability!] HOMEWORK: P501 3-9

2-8-2000
1. HW P501 3-9......2. .................3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Compare theoretical and experimental probability.(500-502) ACTIVITIES: Using a BASIC computer program find various experimental probabilities versus theoretical probabilities. Practice with various made devices to compare experimental and theoretical probability. Make tables for your results. NOTES: E.g., Tetrahedrons and other geometric solids HOMEWORK: Write up the results of the comparisons of the experimental and theoretical probabilities

2-9-2000
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OBJECTIVE:[Distribute Progress Report #9] Solve problems by acting them out (13-4, Pp503ff) ACTIVITIES: Use the computer to generate data on acting it out - also real time processes if available. The major point is to ensure a distinction between THEORETICAL and EXPERIMENTAL data and the reasons for the discrepancy. NOTES: HOMEWORK: p600(13-2)

2-10-2000
1. ProgReport #9....2. HW P600(13-2)....3. Pp507-509........
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OBJECTIVE: Predict actions of a larger group by using a sample(13-5, Pp506ff) ACTIVITIES: Read/do pages 506 to 509 independently. (1-15, 19 and 20) NOTES: HOMEWORK: P509 #22 Be sure to provide enough information for the outside reader to know what you are talking about!

2-11-2000
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OBJECTIVE: Find the probability of independent and dependent events (13-6, Pp510ff) ACTIVITIES: Introductory Section. Model and work through text information. NOTES: [Independent and Dependent Probability]HOMEWORK: Define INDEPENDENT and DEPENDENT events (Illustrate). Monday-Problem of the Week due.

Problem of the week (check the scoring guide) The problem of the week is due next Monday. Students are to use diagrams, charts, and tables as needed. Explain the process used to solve the problem. Be neat.

Pizza Pit began making the "Big Blob" pizza. This rectangular 1 ft by 2 ft pizza is being sold to capture customers from Little Tyrant's "Pig Pizza." Pizza Pit says that the "Big Blob" is about 24½% larger then the two twelve inch round pizza sold by Little Tyrant. Do you think this claim is true? Why or Why not? (check your scoring guide).