Hit the Easy Button

The Internet gives us many tools to help us with learning Mathematics. Today we are
going to solving equations with an online tool. Click on the link to the right that says:
Algebra Tool, practice a few equations, and put an example in the comment link.

The Beauty of Mathematics

There are images we can create in Mathematics called Fractals. They are objects that can be split into parts that are smaller copies of themselves. It is like looking in the mirror at the fun house and seeing your image get smaller and smaller. Today we are going to make a puzzle that will result in a Fractal if put together properly. Click on the link to the right that is called: Puzzle.

Try to rearrange the pieces the complete the image. Post a comment to me of no less than five sentences that describe your Fractal.

Spatial Relations

There is a tool in Geometry called Pentominoes; they are used to develop our sense of spatial
relations. The link at the right will bring you to a set of Pentominoes you can use online. Take the
pieces and make the following shapes:

1. A rectangle with three pieces.

2. A rectangle with six pieces.

3. A square with any number of pieces.

Call me when you are done with each problem.

Pythagorean Theorem

One of the most famous theorems in Mathematics is the Pythagorean
Theorem. This theorem allows us to find the missing side of a right triangle.
Below is a list of the three sides of five triangles. In each case use the calculator
on the link to the right to find the missing side. The formula is a² + b² = c².

1. 3, 4 and c

2. 5,12 and c

3. 3, 6 and c

4. 2, b and 3.5

Learning Styles

There are many ways to learn. There are also many learning styles. Our task today is for you to find out which learning style is best for you. Click on the link to the right that say learning styles;take the test and let the program score it and tell you what kind of learner you are.
Post the results to me as a comment. I want to know what kind of learner you are and what you think that means.

The Future of Mathematics

Stephen Wolfram in one of the great geniuses of our time; His status in England is somewhat like a modern day Isaac Newton. As a young man he solved a famous math problem that stumped mathematicians for years. His newest invention is an online tool that will compute whatever you ask of it. Some think that his new search engine will move the Internet beyond Google into a new age.

Your task today is to click on the link marked Wolfram Alpha. Once there ask the site to solve the following equations:

1. X + 5 = -4

2. Make a graph of the equation x squared plus two equals eleven.


3. Enter your birthday and find what is most interesting in the report you receive.


4. Find the distance between Hartford and Miami


5. Make up a question of your own and post both the question and the answer to me as a
comment.

Post all the answers to me as a comment.

Mathematics and Beauty

A teacher of mine would often say that he found mathematics beautiful. As I watched some of you make the curve stitching patterns I began to see how beautiful mathematics can be. Today we are going to create a pattern using computer tools. The link marked pattern tool will bring you to an interactive pattern maker using the path of a turtle. I want each of you to figure out what the controls of the tool do to change the pattern. Once you create a pattern that you like open a word document and copy and paste your image. Save the document and email it to me.

My email is: gengs001@hartfordschools.org

Finally leave a comment that answers this question: do you find the making of patterns beautiful?