- Author:
- Nathan Rutko
- Subject:
- Algebra, Geometry, Math 1
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Level:
- Middle School, High School
- Tags:
- License:
- Creative Commons Attribution
- Language:
- English
- Media Formats:
- Audio, Downloadable docs, Video
Education Standards
Math Investigation Report - The Problem of the Trojan Hamburger
Math Investigation
Overview
This resource is designed to assist students understanding of real-world applicaitono f mathematical concepts. Students will complete their investigation over the course of 4-5 days, following the multi-segment program "Mathnet" from the PBS series "Square One Television"
While watching the day's segment, students will be recording in their notebooks the following information: math concepts used/referred to, important clues about the investigation, and individuals who they believe are "persons of interest." Following the last video segmnet, students will complete their I"Investigation Report" for submission to their supervisor (a.k.a the teacher).
Overview
This resource is designed to assist students understanding of real-world applicaitono f mathematical concepts. Students will complete their investigation over the course of 4-5 days, following the multi-segment program "Mathnet" from the PBS series "Square One Television"
While watching the day's segment, students will be recording in their notebooks the following information: math concepts used/referred to, important clues about the investigation, and individuals who they believe are "persons of interest." Following the last video segmnet, students will complete their I"Investigation Report" for submission to their supervisor (a.k.a the teacher).