Modeling in Algebra, MATH 3116
Spring 2008 Course Calendar
Expect Updates Periodically During Semester
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Wk |
Date |
Topics |
Notes & Assignments |
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1 |
Jan 7 |
Introducing Algebra Tiles |
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2 |
Jan 14 |
Equation
Solving with Algebra Tiles |
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3 |
Jan 21 |
Graphs,
Functions & Rate of Change |
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4 |
Jan 28 |
Equation
Solving with Pattern Blocks 2x2
Systems of Linear Equations |
Technology Project Assigned Performance Assessment 1
(We 1/30) |
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5 |
Feb 4 |
TI Graphing Calculators +
CBR/CBL |
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6 |
Feb 11 |
Solving
Quadratic Equations & Factoring with Algebra Tiles |
Test 1 (We 2/13) |
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7 |
Feb 18 |
Patterning
& Developing Function “Rules” |
Technology Project Due (We
2/20) |
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8 |
Feb 25 |
MS
Excel, Regression & Graphing |
Reflection Paper Assigned Midterm Grades Posted |
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9 |
Mar 3 |
Activities
with Linear Relationships (Ratio-Proportion) |
W-Day (Th
3/3) |
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10 |
Mar 10 |
Tangrams, Hands-on
Explorations |
Reflection Paper Due (We
3/12) |
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11 |
Mar 17 – Spring Break |
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12 |
Mar 25 |
Absolute Value Expressions
& Equations |
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13 |
Mar 31 |
Exponents
& Exponentials; Square Roots &
Radicals on the Geoboard |
Performance Assessment 2
(We 4/4) |
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14 |
Apr 7 |
Rational Expressions |
Test 2 (Wed 4/11) |
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15 |
Apr 14 |
Other Topics |
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16 |
Apr 21 |
Review |
Exam Review Day (We 4/23) |
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Final Exam is scheduled for
Monday, April 28, from 1 – 3 PM. |
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