Friday, January 11, 2019

Shapes Shapes Everywhere!

Explain the difference between area and perimeter.  Choose one (area or perimeter) and write a word problem about it based on a shape you found in your surroundings.  If possible, share a picture of the shape you found.

Time is Value

Explain with words and examples how to convert 3 minutes and 20 seconds into all seconds.  Also, how would you write 3 minutes and 20 seconds as a fraction or mixed number?


Let's Roll

Explain how you would find the probability of getting an odd number when rolling a die (1-6).  What would be the probability of rolling an even number on two dice?  Explain how you reached your solution.



Measures of Central Tendency

What are commonly used measures of central tendency? What do they tell you?  Explain how mean, median, and mode can be affected by extreme data values.

Expos vs Roots

Explain the difference between finding the square root and squaring a number.  Provide real world example(s) of where you would find an application of exponents and roots.

Research Percentages

Where and how in real life is percentage increase and decrease commonly used?  Provide detailed examples.

Texting Linear Math

Two brothers were texting each other regarding their shopping trip.  Read the following text conversation then find the answer to their question.  Show your work and explain in detail each step you took and your mathematical reasoning for taking that step.