Optimization: Minimizing Perimeter of Rectangles Investigation
by Math Rocks Eh!?! © 2023
Price: $2.5 USD
Subjects: math,mathHighSchool,highSchoolGeometry,algebra,geometricMeasurementAndDimension
Grades: 8,9,10,11
Description
Let your students discover optimization of rectangles with this self-guided scaffolded activity. Students will recall formulas for perimeter and area of rectangles, and rearrange the area formula to discover the dimensions of a rectangle with the minimum perimeter. RESOURCE INCLUDES: 14 questions Fixed perimeter 1 instructions page Q1-2 recall formulas Q3: rearrange area of a rectangle formula Q4: fill in table to notice a pattern Q5-6: What do you notice about the dimensions & shape? Q7-8: How can we determine the dimensions algebraically? Q9-14: Examples Self-checking No prep paperless digital internet activity
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