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Lesson Plans - Math 2A
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End of Quarter Information

•Papers returned to be redone for better scores will not be accepted after 3:00pm on March 24. The only exceptions will be at teacher request.


•Additional Make-Up Credit Assignments:
  • Handout CS Unit Test 1-3 (1 credit)
  • Handout CS Unit Test 4-6 (1 credit)
General Directions: There are 3 optional make-up credits available for Math 2A
  1. If an equation is required it must be written down first, then values substituted properly.
  2. All calculations done with a calculator must be neatly written on the paper in the order they were done - label them if necessary
  3. All answers must include proper labels.
  4. Submisson of lists of answers will not be accepted.
  5. Neatness is absolutely essential.
  6. Papers must be received, student scored from the posted answers by March 27 at 3:00 PM. if a student is absent on March 27th the paper must be received by 8:00 AM march 13 in room 13C
  7. A minimum score of 60% correct is required for the paper to be considered.


3-20-2006 Math 2a Bring your calculator!
1. HOMEWORK due today: multiple step equation solution
     3x+4=9    5x-6=12   3/5=2/3x÷3/4   3.74x/2=16
2. Page 16, Problem 2.1 A & B (table)

OBJECTIVE: •[1.2.1]To develop strategies for finding the surface area of a rectangular box •To determine which rectangular prism has the least(greatest) surface area for a fixed volume •{1.2.2}{1.2.3]To reason about problems involving surface area ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Page 16, Problem 2.1 A & B (table) Investigate the possible number of whole cube rectangular arrangements. Use a table for the data. If time permits, migrate to problem 2.2 on page 17. Create the data necessary to investigate 8, 12, 18, 27, 30 32, and 64 cube arrangements into rectangular packages. Use this data to make a general conjecture about the rectangular arrangement of cubes that requires the least amount of packaging materials. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Page 22 #13 a/b/c

[Interactive Graphic  Listing of surface area for an n block rectangular prism]Link Graphic

Make-Up Credit: Is the increase in surface area (by different arrangements) of an 'n' block rectangular prism a linear function (minimum 10 different sets of n. May use tool above. Need tables and graphs as well as narrative conclusion. 2 credits if correct.

3-21-2006 Math 2a Bring your calculator!
1. HOMEWORK due today: Page 22 #13 a/b/c
2. Page 17 Problem 2.2 MOD
3. Warm-Up Calculation Test P1 (timed)

OBJECTIVE: See 3-20 above ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Problem 2.2 on page 17. Create the data necessary to investigate 8, 12, 18, 27, 30 32, and 64 cube arrangements into rectangular packages. Use this data to make a general conjecture about the rectangular arrangement of cubes that requires the least amount of packaging materials NOTES: HOMEWORK: Page 28 #8 & #9a

Pick's Theorem simply has us count up the number of points on the boundary of the polygon (where the rubber band touches a nail head) and divide this number in half. Then add the number of points in the interior of the polygon (inside and not touching the rubber band) and subtract 1.
Area = Boundary points/2 + interior points -1

3-22-2006 Math 2a Bring your calculator!
1. HOMEWORK due today: Page 28 #8 & #9a
2. Warm-Up Calculation Test P2 (timed)
3. Pick's Theorem

OBJECTIVE: •To develop a strategy for finding the volume of a rectangular prism by filling it with unit cubes. and to recognize that the number of cubes in the bottom layer is equal to the area of the base •To determine that the total number of unit cubes ina rectangular prism is equal to the area of the base times the height (the volume), and to discover that this strategy works for any prism •To learn that the surface area of a prism is the sum of the areas of its faces, and to apply this strategy to any right prism •To reason about problems involving volume and surface area ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Introduce Picks on 10x10 geoboard paper - then continue to Introduce and use Pick's Theorem to calculate the area of students hand (on CM paper) NOTES: Area = Boundary points/2 + interior points -1 HOMEWORK: Finish Hand Calculation

3-23-2006 Math 2a Bring your calculator! Bring your ruler! Bring your scissors!
1. HOMEWORK due today: Finish Hand Calculation
2. Spatial representations on dot paper (3D ISOMETRIC IF AVAILABLE))
3. Construct nets

OBJECTIVE: See 3-22 above. ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Draw 3-d representations on isometric dot paper; calculate volume and surface area; models to include cube (1x1x1) u-box (1x3x2) and turret (3x2x2) and steps (1x3x3); Design and cut-out a net (do not assemble); steps=C u-box=B and turret = A Student choice NOTES: HOMEWORK: Student Choice Net

[Isometric Dot Paper]Link Graphic

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turret

3-24-2006 Math 2a
1. HOMEWORK due today: Student Choice Net
2. Warm-Ups X/÷ Mixed numbers
3. P39 Problem 4.3 Lab sheet 4.2
4. P40 Prob 4.3

OBJECTIVE: •To develop strategies for finding the volume and surface area of a cylinder •To compare the process of finding the volumes and surface areas of cylinders and rectangular prisms •To investigate interesting problems involving the volumes and surface areas of cylinders and prisms 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 1.2.6 1.3.1 1.3.2 ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT: Investigate the cylinder flat pattern; proceed to problem 4.3 on P40. NOTES: Do 4.3 with the following restrictions: No dimensions < 2 CM; no dimensions >10 cm Volume must match to the 100ths place.List box dimensions to the 100ths place. Construct a can and a box actual size. HOMEWORK: Problem 4.3 + Follow-Up



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