Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Determining Volume and Mass

Jackie found a rock that has an irregular shape. The rock is small, but seems heavier than the rest of the rocks in her collection. She would like to know the volume and mass of the rock.

A. Describe in detail the methods she would use to determine the volume and mass of the rock.

B. Describe how she would use the tools to make these measurements. be sure to include the units of measure for volume and mass.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Making Inferences Based on Data

Math - Survey USA Today Snapshot
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How would you explain the increase in the percentage of students taking online college courses? By the year 2020, what percentage of students do you think will be taking online courses? Justify your answer.