Math 9 Syllabus The Game of PIG Pig is an introduction to the core concepts of probability and expected value as well as the supporting ideas of “randomness,” “equally likely,” “independent events,” “in the long run,” “theoretical versus experimental probability,” and “mean, median and mode.” These concepts are contextualized in the unit problem, which involves determining the best strategy to win the most points in the Game of Pig. The concepts implied in solving Pig are represented in various ways using histograms, tree diagrams, area models or “rugs,” and sample spaces.
Current Unit: Shadows The central question of this unit is "How can you predict the length of a shadow?" The unit moves quickly from this concrete problem to the geometric concept of similarity. Students work with a variety of approaches to come to an understanding of similar polygons, especially triangles. Then they return to the problem of a shadow, applying their knowledge of similar triangles and using informal methods for solving proportions, to develop a general formula. In the last part of the unit, students learn about the three primary trigonometric functions and apply them to finding heights and distances. 2/27 - Whiteboard Review, DP Update, POW work time 2/26 - Test Corrections, DP Update 2/23 - POW #10 2/22 - Shadows Unit Exam 2/21 Review for Exam 2/20 - POW and Review 2/16 POW work Day - work with a partner on 2-3 other scoring systems 2/15 - Work Day (Finish WS from Yesterday, Finish all Khan Academy) 2/14 Right Triangle Application Problems WS 2/13 Khan Academy Trig Problems 2/12 - POW #9 2/8 - Inverse Trig 2/7 Career Fair 2/6 - SOH CAH TOA 2/2 Trig functions - ws#1 2/1 Spreadsheet 1/30/24 Right Triangles 1/29/24 Shadow and Mirror Problems 1/26/24 Review - Kahoot, Khan Academy 1/25/24 POW # 8 Due, Finish Shadow of a doubt 1/24/24 Shadow of a doubt 1/23/24 Shadow Experiments in class 1/22/24 Proportions 1 1/19/24 Similar polygons review in class 1/18/24 Shadows Quiz #1 1/17/24 POW #8 1/16/25 All About Angles 1/12/24 Growing your Triangle 1/11/24 POW # 7 Due Today , Similar Triangles 1/10/24 Similarity 1/9/24 Group Work in class Intro to Shadows 1/5/24 Skill Building #1 1/4/24 Algebra Review 1/3/24 POW # 7 Due 1/11
November 2023 Current Unit: AliceIn this unit one of Alice's adventures forms the basis for you to explore some ideas about numerical operations, graphs, and algebra formulas. Skills include:
September 2023 Unit: THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM Exploring an excerpt from this Edgar Allan Poe classic, students use data from experiments and statistical ideas, such as standard deviation and normal distribution to develop a formula for the period of a pendulum. Specific Topics: Experimental error Normal distributions Intuitively & Mathematically – by hand, then by calculator Standard pendulum – mean and standard deviation of period What affects the period? Curve fitting Experimental data to find equation for period Enduring Understandings: Find functions to fit data and make predictions. Use the mean and standard deviation of a data set to fit it to a normal distribution, estimate population percentages and decide if data is normal.
The Game of PIG Pig is an introduction to the core concepts of probability and expected value as well as the supporting ideas of “randomness,” “equally likely,” “independent events,” “in the long run,” “theoretical versus experimental probability,” and “mean, median and mode.” These concepts are contextualized in the unit problem, which involves determining the best strategy to win the most points in the Game of Pig. The concepts implied in solving Pig are represented in various ways using histograms, tree diagrams, area models or “rugs,” and sample spaces.
All about Alice In this unit one of Alice's adventures forms the basis for you to explore some ideas about numerical operations, graphs, and algebra formulas. Skills include:
THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM Exploring an excerpt from this Edgar Allan Poe classic, students use data from experiments and statistical ideas, such as standard deviation and normal distribution to develop a formula for the period of a pendulum.