Function Photos (Teams of 2)
Instructions: Find and photograph an example of each a function and a relation in the science centre. Your photos could be of exhibits, nature, architecture, shadows, machines, etc. Be prepared to present your photos, with a justification/explanation of their "function-ness" in next Tuesday's class. You will be graded /5 Communication marks as a team.
Tuesday September 28
Polynomial Equations (Teams of 3) - In class to be handed in
Your group will have 30 mins to work on this problem in class. Hand in your work and final answer by Friday October 1 at the latest. You will be graded /5 Thinking marks as a team.
Tuesday October 5
Conjugate Roots (Teams of 3) - In class to be presented on chart paper
Two roots of a quartic equation are complex conjugates of each other. What can this quartic equation be? What are its roots?
Tuesday October 12
Investment Function (Teams of 3-4) - In class to be presented
The value of an investment, in thousands of dollars, is described by the function f(t)=(15t+25)/t where t is in years. Tell what you know about this investment.
Tuesday October 19
Crystal Packing Challenge (Teams of 4-5) - In class to be presented
Tuesday October 26
Code Breaking (Teams of 4) - Speed Challenge
Foxtrot Comic! Congrats to Mimi, Joanne and Sam!!!!!
Tuesday September 14
Inquiry Cube (In-class) and IntroductionTuesday September 21
Function Photos (Teams of 2)Instructions: Find and photograph an example of each a function and a relation in the science centre. Your photos could be of exhibits, nature, architecture, shadows, machines, etc. Be prepared to present your photos, with a justification/explanation of their "function-ness" in next Tuesday's class. You will be graded /5 Communication marks as a team.
Tuesday September 28
Polynomial Equations (Teams of 3) - In class to be handed inYour group will have 30 mins to work on this problem in class. Hand in your work and final answer by Friday October 1 at the latest. You will be graded /5 Thinking marks as a team.
Tuesday October 5
Conjugate Roots (Teams of 3) - In class to be presented on chart paperTwo roots of a quartic equation are complex conjugates of each other. What can this quartic equation be? What are its roots?
Tuesday October 12
Investment Function (Teams of 3-4) - In class to be presentedThe value of an investment, in thousands of dollars, is described by the function f(t)=(15t+25)/t where t is in years. Tell what you know about this investment.
Tuesday October 19
Crystal Packing Challenge (Teams of 4-5) - In class to be presentedTuesday October 26
Code Breaking (Teams of 4) - Speed ChallengeFoxtrot Comic! Congrats to Mimi, Joanne and Sam!!!!!
Tuesday November 2
cancelledTuesday November 9
Cutting circles (Teams of 4) - To be handed inTuesday November 16
The Fib (Teams of 2) - To be presented in classTuesday November 23
field trip!Tuesday November 30
Deck Problem (Teams of 4) - To be handed inTuesday December 7
Class on Wed - Portfolio WorkTuesday December 14
CEMC (UofWaterloo) VisitTuesday January 4
Portfolio Work