CMP TWMM Inv 1.1

In the 8th Grade we use the Connected Math Project (CMP) resources to teach our mainstream grade 8 course and Algebra 1 course.

The first unit is Thinking With Mathematical Models (TWMM). The first problem gets students creating bridges and investigating the factors that effect its length. The main objective and to distinguish linear and non linear trends. I use a simulator for the 1.2 problem.

I enjoy getting students to explore both strategies in collecting their data. Its also a nice link with how engineers might investigate how much weight a structure can hold. One student bought up how elephants were use to solve the panic of the safety regards the Brooklyn Bridge! Love real life links!