Monday, August 18, 2008

(5) Due: Thursday, September 11

  • Complete the distance algorithm for the Billiards Portfolio.
  • Billiards test, including:
    • Procedures of our class
    • Understanding of what is Discrete Math
    • Billiards problem
  • Billiards Portfolio
    • Complete. Neat. Useful.
    • Make sure your billiards tables diagrams and the table of findings is attached. Answers are not good enough.
    • Must be handed in before test. See syllabus.
    • Easiest 100!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(4) DUE: Wednesday, September 10

  • Complete your work on the number of bounces in the billiards problem
    • Find the algorithm.
    • Write it up on the Billiards portfolio sheet

(3) DUE: Tuesday, September 9

  • Work on Billiards problem.
    • Systematically, select table sizes.
    • Mark start (S) and finish (F).
    • Keep a table of results including: ending packet, distance traveled, and number of hits
    • Look for patterns
    • Your group is counting on you to find patterns and ask questions
    • DISCOVER THE ALGORITHM FOR DETERMINE WHICH POCKET THE BALL WILL LAND.
      • Write up your answer on the portfolio sheet.
      • Explain how you can prove this is true!
  • (Don't fall behind. There are three parts to this investigation and then a test on it on Thursday. You need to have done these assignments to do the test.)

(2) DUE: Monday, September 8

  • Multiple Intelligence: complete including bar graph

  • Game of 21
    • Play many times. Perfect your strategy to win.
    • Complete the questions. Neatly!
    • Be prepared to present in class.

(1) DUE: Friday, September 5

  • Paper Work
    • Complete the Student Survey.
    • Read and sign the Syllabus. Cut off the bottom of the back side. Put the rest of the syllabus in your binder.
    • Complete the book slip.
  • Supplies
    • Pad of 4 x 4 graph paper ($1.00 from Ms. Hessney)
    • 1" 3-ring binder
    • Pencil with eraser
    • Graphing Calculator
  • Wolves & Sheep
    • Complete solving Wolves & Sheep.
    • Answer questions - NEATLY.
    • Be prepared to present to the class on Friday.