Homework:
Monday - 4.5 Graphing. All questions
Tuesday - Test on Algebraic Patterns. Extra help available 3pm Monday.
Analyzing Patterns Assignement
Analyze a minimum of 2 patterns made using toothpicks, counters, coloured tiles or graph paper.
For each pattern include:
1. A photo or sketch of the pattern. Show 4 or more terms.
2. A table of values (T-table)
3. An algebraic expression using the letter n for the term number. Write this in the right-hand column of the Table of Values.
4. A graph showing the term number on the horizontal axis and the term value on the vertical axis.
5. An equation in the form y = mx + b Write this next to the line on the graph.
For example: if your expression is n x 3 +2 then your equation would be y=3x + 2.
6. One or more real life situation(s) that could be represented by the table of values/equation/graph.
For example: If your equation was y=3x - If x is the number of packages of Reese Peanut butter cups you buy, y would be the number of cups. If your equation is y=10x+5: if x is the number of hours you babysit, y will be the amount of money you earn if you are paid $10 per hour with $5. Be creative!!
Due -
Format - In a folder, on a poster, on a website or in a video.
Success Criteria – Analyzing Algebraic Patterns.
1. Problem Solving - Project presents 2 or more patterns of (little, some, good, exceptional) complexity
2. Reasoning – Table of values shows the pattern (not at all, somewhat, very, exceptionally) clearly
3. Representing - Graph and Equation are (not very, somewhat, well, exceptionally) accurate
4. Connecting - Presents one or more real-life situations of (little, some, good, exceptional) accuracy and originality.
5. Communicating - Project is presented (not very, somewhat, very, exceptionally) neatly, with all required elements (Name, Date, Title, Sub-Titles, Text, Items #1-6). Project is (not very, somewhat, very, exceptionally) creative.
