Mathematical Modeling: Insights into Algebra, Teaching for Learning In Lesson 1 students will learn to use mathematical models to represent real life situations. In...

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Title:	Mathematical Modeling: Insights into Algebra, Teaching for Learning
Resource ID:	8882
URL:	http://www.learner.org/workshops/algebra/workshop8/index.html
Resource Description:	In Lesson 1 students will learn to use mathematical models to represent real life situations. In particular, they will use tables and equations to represent the relationship between the number of revolutions made by a "driver" and a "follower" (two connected gears in a system), and they will explain the significance of the radii of the gears in regard to this relationship. In Lesson 2 students will learn to model situations mathematically. Specifically, students will perform investigations on the growth of populations and use exponential functions to represent that growth. Teaching strategies, resources, videos of the lessons, background information, and examples of student work are included. Students work in four person teams.

Instructional Component Type(s):

Unit / Lesson Sequence (Primary Type), Worksheet

Keywords:

pattern, model, scatterplot, graph, line of best fit, gear, population

Intended Audience:

Educators, Students

Suggested Technology:

Graphing Calculators, Overhead Projector

Public Remarks:

By Author/Submitter
Pegboards, drivers, and followers are used in Lesson 1.

Resource Collection:

CPALMS

RELATED STANDARDS (5)

» MA.912.A.2.1: Create a graph to represent a real-world situation.
Cognitive Complexity: Moderate l Date Adopted or Revised: 09/07
Belongs to: Relations and Functions