SEARCHING FOR A WAY THROUGH WORD PROBLEMS
Math Quest
Relax, they aren’t that bad
There are five types of word problems we will focus on
Mixture ProblemsCoin problemsInterest Rate problems
Distance problemsConsecutive integer problems
Your Assignment:
1. Under Blackboards “Discussion” tab, you will see five forums, one for each type of word problem.
2. Choose one type of word problem and join that group.
There will be five classroom presentations.
Each presentation will show the class how to solve one type of word problem.
No more than five students in any one group
DECIDE WHICH TEAM MEMBER WILL :1. EXPLAIN THE VOCABULARY INVOLVED WITH THE
TYPE OF PROBLEM2. CREATE A VISUAL REPRESENTATION THAT SHOWS
HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM3. TRANSLATE THAT VISUALIZATION INTO STANDARD
ALGEBRAIC TERMS 4. EITHER SHOW WHERE THAT PROBLEM MIGHT BE
USED, OR EXPLAIN ITS HISTORY5. WRITE EVERYTHING UP SO IT CAN BE PRESENTED
TO FUTURE CLASSES
As a team, you will need t0…
General Word Problem Help:
General Study Skill Strategy:
Words to Equations Flashcards
Where and how is this vocabulary used? (A link to concordancer)
Coping with Math Anxiety
Watch the video in the next slide.
There are many web resources to help you get started
A little more on study Skills
H E R E A R E S O M E L I N K S T O G E T Y O U S TA R T E D :
HTTP: / /WWW.PURPLEMATH.COM/MODULES/MIXTURE.HTM
HTTP: / /MATHFORUM.ORG/LIBRARY/DRMATH/SETS/SELECT/DM_MIXTURE.HTML
HTTP: / /MATHFORUM.ORG/LIBRARY/DRMATH/SETS/SELECT/DM_MIXTURE.HTML
Mixture Word Problems
LINKS TO GET YOU STARTED:HTTP: / /WWW.PURPLEMATH.COM/MODULES/ INDEX.HTM
HTTP: / /WWW.THEMATHPAGE.COM/ALG/WORD-PROBLEMS3.HTM#COIN
HTTP: / /WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=GFJCB-VHDHM
Coin Problems
SOME LINKS FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM:
HT TP: / /WWW.MC.MARI COPA.EDU/~STEIG /READINGS/APPLICATIONS/ I NTEREST.HTM
HT TP: / /MATHFORUM.ORG/L IBRARY /DRMATH/VIEW/65324 .HTML
HT TP: / /WWW.WONDERHOWTO.COM/HOW-TO -SOLVE -S I MPLE - I NTEREST-ALGEBRA-PROBLEMS -181551 /
Interest Rate Problems
LINKS TO HELP WITH DISTANCE PROBLEMS:
HT TP: / /WWW.ALGEBRA.COM/ALGEBRA/HOMEWORK/WORD/TRAVEL/
HT TP: / /WWW.ONLI NEMATHLEARNING.COM/DISTANCE -PROBLEMS.HTML
HT TP: / /WWW.ALGEBRALAB .ORG/WORD/WORD.ASPX?FI LE=ALGEBRA_DISTANCERATETI MEI .XML
Distance Problems
LINKS TO GET YOU STARTED:
HT TP: / /WWW.ONLI NEMATHLEARNING.COM/CONSECUTIVE - I NTEGER-PROBLEMS.HTML
HT TP: / /V I DEO.YAHOO.COM/WATCH/1382459 /4758124
HT TP: / /WWW.PURPLEMATH.COM/MODULES/NUMBPROB.HTM
Consecutive Integer Problems
Evaluation:This project is worth 50 points
Extra Credit
Criteria 5 points 20 points 35 points 50 points
Teamwork Only one person did the work, not much help to others
Everybody worked on a part of the project, but didn’t complete it.
Every part of the project was worked on, but not everyone presented.
Everyone completed their part and everyone worked on the presentation
Presentation
Not organized, didn’t keep student’s attention
Used visuals but not very effective, limited student attention
Students interested and somewhat helpful, but ideas still unclear
Well organized, interesting visuals, clear ideas.
FOLLOWING THE PRESENTATIONS, THERE WILL BE ANOTHER CHANCE TO
EARN EXTRA CREDIT POINTS BY COMPLETING A SHORT QUIZ
The presentations will be given on the last day before
finals
AND ASK, E -MAIL , OR POST TO BLACKBOARD ANY QUESTIONS
Good Luck!