Total Time: 45 minutes
Time: 5 minutes
Review the concepts of functions and sequences, and their applications in geometry and differentiation. Use the board to quickly outline the definitions and examples that link these topics together.
Time: 25 minutes
Functions:a. Multiple Choice Questions (5 questions, 1 minute each):- Example: "Which of the following represents a linear function?"b. Short Answer Questions (3 questions, 3 minutes each):- Example: "Describe the characteristics of quadratic functions and graph their basic shapes."
Sequences:a. Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (4 questions, 2 minutes each):- Example: "In an arithmetic sequence, the difference between successive terms is ___."b. Short Answer Question (1 question, 5 minutes):- Example: "Generate the first five terms of the geometric sequence where the first term is 3 and the common ratio is 2."
Differentiation:a. Problem Solving (2 problems, 5 minutes each):- Example: "Differentiate the function f(x) = 3x^2 + 5x - 7 and interpret the result in a real-world context."
Geometry (excluding circle geometry):a. Multiple Choice Questions (5 questions, 1 minute each):- Example: "What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?"b. Short Answer (2 questions, 3 minutes each):- Example: "Explain how the Pythagorean Theorem applies to right triangles."
Total: 12 questions, 35 minutes.
Time: 10 minutes
Choose one of the following tasks:
Role-Playing Scenario: Imagine you are a mathematician explaining concepts of differentiation and geometry to a group of younger students. Create a fun, engaging method to communicate these concepts. Write a short script detailing how you would explain your topic in a simple way.
Comic Strip Creation: Design a 3-panel comic strip that illustrates the journey of a function from its formation to its application in a real-world problem. Include character dialogues to make it engaging.
Time: 5 minutes
For extra credit, research an advanced topic related to functions and differentiation such as applications in economic modeling or physics. Write a short paragraph explaining how understanding these concepts in math can lead to advancements in that field.