Go Fish for Math
an Internet Treasure Hunt on Algebra
created by Jessica Brannen
Introduction |
The Questions |
Internet Resources
Introduction
Are
you ready to fish around the internet in search for your big catch in
math? Well all you have to do is grab your poles and head out into the
big blue sea. Your goal is to hook as many fish as you can, or in other
words answer each question to the best of your ability. This fishing
trip will help introduce you to the exciting world of Algebra. So get
ready and enjoy the trip.
Questions
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Create the graph y = x^2. Then plot
the graph y = x^2 + 5. How does the second graph differ from the
first? Why?
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Solve these word problems about
percents. Use the website to assist you in doing so.
1. 12 is what percent of 48?
2. 20 is 80% of what number?
3. What percent of 85 is 5?
4. What is 13% of 45?
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Where did Algebra begin and what types
of problems were first solved?
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State the Pythagorean Theorem. Then
give an example of an equation (created in this site) using this
theorem. Show each step.
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What is equivalent to logb(x) - logb(y);
where 'b' is a subscript?
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What is the associative property of
multiplication? Come up with an example of your own.
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State the distance formula. What would
this formula be used for in real life?
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What was John Napier's lagest
contribution to the field of Math?
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What are the four steps in FOIL?
Create and solve an equation of your own using the FOIL method.
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What is the formula for an interest
problem? What does each letter stand for?
The Internet Resources
