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- 9th - 12th
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Students use recursive or iterative forms to represent relationships. They approximate and interpret rates of change from numerical data. They draw reasonable conclusions about a situation being remodeled. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use iteration, recursion and algebra to model and analyze a changing fish population. They also use graphs, equations, tables, and technology to investigate the effect of varying parameters on the long-term population. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze a changing fish population through the use of graphs, equations, and tables. They investigate a trout pond population, and create a spreadsheet. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the Internet to answer lab questions about fractals, and then construct fractals using the initial stage and iteration rule. They complete tables and generate rules for the "nth" term and create their own fractals. Full Review »
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- 5th - 9th
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Students use a given spreadsheet to investigate an iterative process by changing the variables. They design their own spreadsheet to investigate the iterative process. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students calculate compound interest for real-life situations. They begin calculating interest using a recursive function in problem situations. Once they understand this iterative process, they translate the function into a formula. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students are introduced to the concept of design. It is intended to help students recognize that design is purposeful, based on requirements, systematic, iterative, creative and provides solution alternatives. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students think about several of the concepts from fractals, including recursion and self similarity. They use mathematical concepts of line segments, perimeter, area and infinity are used, and skill at pattern recognition is practiced. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study and observe the patterns made by the areas of the Sierpinski Triangle. Students use the computer to draw two or three iterations to discover the number patterns. Students complete worksheets based on Geometric Fractals. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students demonstrate the use of iteration, recursion and algebra to model and analyze a changing fish population. They use graphs, equations, tables, and technological tools to investigate the effect of varying parameters on the long-term population. Full Review »

