Algebra Week of 3-31-2008
Monday: Lesson 6-5 Direct Variation
Goal: Use direct variation to solve rate problems.
- Warm-up; Graph equations on Smart Board
- Discuss/Wrap-up Chapter 6 Investigation
- Lesson 6-5 “y=kx”
- Key Vocabulary
- Direct Variation as a Rate (Proportions)
- Worksheet Lesson 6-4 & 6-5 Due Tuesday
- Absent Students can click here to find EXAMPLES and click here to take the Lesson 6-5 Self-Check Quiz.
Tuesday: Quiz Lessons 6-4 & 6-5
Goal: Students solve problems involving function notation and direct variation.
- 5-Minute Check over lesson 6-5
- Quiz Functions and Direct Variation
- Students can use;
- Notes
- Vocabulary Sheets
- Calculator
- Activity when finished
Wednesday: Lesson 6-6 Inverse Variation
Goal: Solve Problems using inverse variation.
- Example: The number of masons needed to build a block basement varies inversely as the number of days needed. If 4 masons can build a block basement in 7 days, how long will in take 6 masons?
- Lesson 6-6 “Inverse Variation; y=k/x”
- Hands-on Activity “24 tiles”
- Interactive Chalkboard Examples
- Graphing Calculator Exploration
- Class Practice
- Absent Students can click here for EXAMPLES and click here to take the Lesson 6-6 Self-Check Quiz.
Thursday: Continue Lesson 6-6 & review 2nd half of Chapter 6
Goal: Solve problems with direct and inverse variation.
- 5-Minute Check over lesson 6-6
- Worksheet 6-6 & various problems from 6-3, 4, & 5.
- Worksheet Due Friday
- Quiz on 2nd half of Chapter 6 on Friday
Friday: Quiz on 2nd Half of Chapter 6
- Students can use;
- Notes, Calculator, and Vocabulary Sheets
