#14 Go Figure Algebra pt2/2

#14 Go Figure Algebra pt2/2

The purpose of Go Figure? is to help students review for the mathematics section of the Grades 5-7 Ohio Academic Achievement Tests. The topics covered by the project address critical objectives found in the tests, but more importantly, they address those items that are frequently missed by students.
Carter and Chris try to get information from the only person who did not disappear in 1966, the principal. Pythagelo says he has the principal's phone number but he gives Chris and Carter only two of the digits. They must solve several algebraic equations to learn the missing numbers.

Math Content
Solving algebraic equations
Chris explains how to find the numeric data in a word problem with the equation D = r x t. The problem gives the values of D (100 miles) and r (20 mph). Chris then explains how to isolate variable t and find its value.
Letters can be used to stand in for unknown quantities.
Trial and Error -- substitute a possible answer for a variable.

The original "Go Figure" series and CD-ROM game was produced in 1997 by the WOUB Center for Public Media; (Athens, Ohio) and WVIZ/ideaStream, (Cleveland, Ohio) - funded by the Ohio Educational Telecommunications Network Commission. In 2006, the curriculum was updated, CD-ROM re-mastered, and website created (woub.org/gofigure) - produced by the WOUB Center for Public Media with partner agency eTSEO (Educational Technology for Southeastern Ohio) - funded by the eTech Ohio Commission.

http://www.woub.org/gofigure/

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