They will build mathematical models to help them question how scale changes affect physical properties for animals and people such as lightness on feet, heat transfer, respiration, strength, and stability of form. We start with real-world applications, where linear constraints Simultaneous on two variables introduce students to the problem of solving Equations simultaneous equations. The first techniques we use in addressing this topic are trial and error and table building. Next, we work with the Lab Gear, symbols, and finally graphs. The last part of the chapter concerns the related question of finding the equation of a line given two points.
Homework continues the learning that occurs in school.
Students will normally have math homework every night. This includes weekends, but not holidays of vacations. Students should spend approximately 20 minutes per subject per night. In general, if a student is spending considerably more or less time than this on homework, the student s advisor should be notified. The middle school staff will coordinate to make sure that students are not receiving too much homework.