Chapter 1 – Draw a Diagram

POD – Ducks & Cows

Put a couple of solutions on transparency, discuss and compare

Multiple approaches is fine -

MYTH – There is only ONE right way to solve a problem

There are MANY correct methods to solve a problem

Pop Quiz - #5 Pages 20

Virtual Basketball league - page 10 - Questions - how did everyone do it ... picture ... diagram

IN CLASS #8 page 21 (similar to Virtual Basketball league)

Model Train - page 13 .... Main point here is if try to do without a drawing ... frequently incorrect

IN CLASS - #1 – page 19 (no picture ... often wrong answer)

IMPORTANT POINT - if did model train without a drawing, probably using a visual drawing in your head!!

“Research show that most good problem solvers draw diagrams for almost every problem they solve”

The Pool Deck - Requires diagram, multiple solutions and requires area formula for a rectangle

IN CLASS #4 page 20 - requires area formula and a drawing!!

If Additional time available in class #11 Circular Tables and #12 Hungry Bookwork

Assignment - read rest of the chapter - POD – The Elevator Problem (handout half-sheet)

Homework: Do three of the following: #2, #3, #7, #10