Mathematical Models with Applications (MMA)

2007-2008

DESCRIPTION:

This course is intended to reinforce, broaden, and extend the mathematical knowledge and skills acquired in algebra. This course is not intended to be a low-level course. To the contrary, the mathematical content of this course should be appropriate for a college bound curriculum. The course should build on the mathematical background of the students yet stretch their knowledge toward topics studied in Geometry and Algebra I.

GOALS:

1. The primary purpose of this course is to use mathematics as a tool to model real-world phenomena in science, finance, music, and art.

2. Students should be allowed to use a variety of problem solving strategies and approaches to problems.

3. Through the use of the various applications and interesting problem settings students will be motivated to continue their study of mathematics in Algebra II.

4. Prepare students for the TAKS test.

EVALUATION: Homework 30%

Quizzes 30%

Tests 35%

Nine week test/mid-term 5%

STUDY ASSISTANCE:

Tutorials are available. Your best assistance is your teacher—do not wait until it is too late to ask for help

Course Schedule

Six Weeks	TOPIC
First Nine Weeks	Intro to Mathematical Modeling Graphical and Statistical Modeling Function Models and Problem Solving
Second Nine Weeks	Using Geometric Models to Solve Problems TAKS Review
Third Nine Weeks	Finance TAKS Review
Fourth Nine Weeks	Periodic Functions in Motion and Music

* This is an estimated timeline and may be changed at any time.