Pythagorean theorem is easy but check to see if you are answering the correct question

The following video demonstrates how to use a problem solving technique when solving word problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem.

Application of constant of proportionality

A proportional situation may be examined in a table. The following video shows that the constant of proportionality is the same as the unit rate and may be used to determine if a situation is proportional. Notice also how we use our TIPS problem solving format. At the end of the video I meant to say the problems on the left.)



The problem that was worked out is in the pdf below.

Yes we are still discussing rational numbers

We need to be able to look at a problem solving situation and determine what operations need to be done, and apply those operations to the information that the problem gives.


You have another web assignment on study island. You need to complete this assignment by Sunday. The assignment is titled: "Rational numbers assignment 2". Do not wait until then to do it. Remember that you have many opportunities to redo the assignment and receive a high grade.

No Homework tonight.

Open house is tonight.

Practice your problem solving skills

One plan you may use in solving a problem is to look for a pattern in the information and use it to find your answer. After you do this check your answer for reasonableness.


Homework tonight is to complete sections 1-6 and 2-8 in the glencoe study guide and intervention book. You may access these on the wiki Click the link that says "do you need step by step explanations on chapter problems?"

Also, do not forget that many of the topics we will discuss this year are already explained on our class wiki and on our podcast.

We will do a project involving creating a scripted situation explaining what we have learned so far. If you have an opportunity you may want to start playing around with this free text to action site at this link