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

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