Greeks, Romans and "Modern Romans": I Can Apply Linear Programming In Two Variables and/or in Three to My Prepare My Future Path As Pre-AP
[Student Superstars complete Two Systems Tests for Pre-AP and Present Their Businesses]
1. MONDAY: Our "TEKS" Message (TEKS a.1, a.4, 2A.3.A, 2A.3.B)
Student-Friendly Objective: I can evaluate determinants of matrices and apply them to my business and its constraints.
- Linear Programming Extension in McDougal Littell;
- LTF Algebra 2 Activities: Systems of Linear Inequalities (Activity 5) and Optimization;
- TI-Youniversity (Technological Applications of Determinants). Class work:
Using Matrices and Determinants to Decode and Solve our Sweet 16 (Problems). - Homefun, MDL Notetaking Guide Section 3.7 Quizzes on Quizlab, Part I and Part II.
- LTF Algebra 2 Activities; Homefun: Solving Linear Systems of Inequalities with Solids.
- Y-Axis Homefun for Tutoring Algebra 1: "My Teaching Script"; Algebra 1 LTF Activities on Rate of Change and Slope (Linear Functions).
- PLC Practice with McDougal: 3.7 - Unit 3.7 Practice Problems (Led by Student Managers)
2. TUESDAY: Our "TEKS" Message (TEKS 2A.2.A, 2A.3.A, 2A.3.B, 2A.3.C)
Student-Friendly Objective: I can solve linear systems using inverse matrices and apply them to secret messages, cryptography, digital photo pixels and/or to my business and its constraints.
- Class work: Sweet Sixteen Problems (Pre-AP, LTF, TAKS and SAT Questions)
- LTF Activities: linking Analysis of Functions with Optimization, . Review Homefun (3.7)
- Unit 3.8 Notetaking Guide (my teaching script), Pre-AP 3.8 Quizzes available on Quizlab. LTF Homefun: Activities from Algebra 2 (Review and Analysis of Inverse Functions)
- 3-Variable System Pop Quiz (3.4).
- McDougal Littell PLC Practice: pg. 214 – 217 #3, 5, 13, 15, 25, 27, 51 – 533
3. WEDNESDAY or 11/07 (PLC Presentations; Entrepreneurs as Equals: GPVAN 500 and our Businesses through Linear Programming)
Our "TEKS" Message: (2A.1.A, 2A.3.A, 2A.3.B, 2A.3.C)
Student-Friendly Objective: I can solve linear programming problems and apply them either to my business and/or to that of my colleagues.
- Warm-Up: GT applications and connections: Math systems, business systems, Math rules and Math patterns, business patterns.
- Managers transition to Pre-AP Sweet 16 Questions.
- Class work: Review Sweet Sixteen of Problems (3.3-3.8);
- LTF Activity Connections to Optimization as Big Idea.
- McDougal, Cumulative Review Questions, End Chapter 3.
4. THURSDAY 11 /08 (PLC Presentations; Entrepreneurs as Equals: GPVAN 500 and our Businesses through Linear Programming)
Our "TEKS" Message: (2A.1.A, 2A.3.A, 2A.3.B, 2A.3.C);
Student-Friendly Objective: I can solve linear programming problems and apply them either to my business and/or to that of my colleagues.
- Warm-Up: GT applications and connections to Pre-AP: Math systems, business systems, Math rules; and math patterns, business patterns.
- Managers "teach" and touch on Sweet 16 Questions and Solutions.
- Class work: Sweet Sixteen Problems and Our Businesses (3.3-3.8);
- LTF Algebra 2 Activity Connections to Optimization.
- McDougal, Cumulative Review Questions, End Chapter 3.
5. FRIDAY 11/09
Our "TEKS" message: (TEKS 2A.1.A, 2A.3.A, 2A.3.B, 2A.3.C)
Student-Friendly Objective: I can apply concepts of matrices to solve various business and applied problems.
- Warm-Up: Sweet 16 questions and pop quiz.
Class work: Final Presentations and Questions. - Homefun: LTF Algebra 2 Activity due: Solving Linear Systems of Inequalities
- Introduction to Optimization via Non-Linear Functions.
4a. "YOUNIVERSITY AS INTERVENTION" : Review and Mastery of Matrix Multiplication: Inventory Control and Enhancements, Total Sales, and Other Applied Uses.
4b. "YOUNIVERSITY AS ENRICHMENT" - PLCS JUDGE BUSINESS NEEDS: LINEAR PROGRAMMING PRESENTATIONS: ENTREPRENEURS AS EQUALS: GPVAN 500; Building Our Business System of Linear Inequalities and Equations =- Rubric based, classroom-readiness presentations of our businesses (I. Store and product descriptions; II. Graphs; III. Inequalities and Equations; IV. Reflections on business investments and strategies). Differentiated Homefun: Make up your own Sweet Sixteen of 16 Unit 3-related problems: 3.1 (2); 3.2 (4); 3.3 (2); 3.4 (2); 3.5 (2); 3.6 (2); 3.7 (1); and 3.8 (1). Problems should be applied, and relate both to the Chapter Subsection Big Ideas and to the specific businesses set forth by your colleagues throughout our PLCs.
4c. Integrated throughout this week: TI-"YOUNIVERSITY": Students learn both Greek (classical formulas and their application) and Modern Roman (Graphing calculator) methods for solving matrices, determinants, inverse and identity matrices.
