KCS
Einstein once said that if he had one hour to solve a problem that his life depended on, he'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes actually solving it, emphasizing this KCS.
What is PROBLEM FORMULATION?
These are the two things that describe a linear equation.
What are SLOPE and Y-INTERCEPT?
When you solve a system of equations by GRAPHING, you're looking for this.
What is the point of INTERSECTION (where they cross one another)?
This 1990s Christmas movie series all started with the original version starring Macaulay Culkin and continued with the sequel: Lost in New York.
What is HOME ALONE?
This KCS is all about identifying and explaining the important parts of your work in order to answer a question.
What is INTERPRETATION?
This is a synonym for SLOPE. (HINT: It is three words abbreviated by R.O.C.)
What is RATE OF CHANGE?
Solve the following system of equations using any method: 5x+8y=26 & 5x+y=12.
What is (2,2)?
Where did Ms. Wingerath, Mr. Zhang, or Mr. Diamantis go to college?
How you use the GIVEN information in a problem to generate MORE information that must also be true is at the heart of this KCS.
What is RESEARCH?
QUICK! Find 15% of 90!
What is 13.5?
In order to eliminate the x variable in the system of equations below, you should multiply the second equation by this number...9x+y=12 & 3x+8y=27.
What is 3?
She is the current speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
Solving a problem using this strategy/method usually requires you to use variables and equations.
What is ALGEBRAICALLY?
A flat, horizontal line has this slope.
What is ZERO?
A system of equations usually has ONE solution (intersection point), but if there is NO solution point then the lines are...
What is PARALLEL?
This female is the wealthiest athlete with a net worth of $18.1 million, which is 1/3 of the wealthiest male athlete.
Who is Serena Williams?
This KCS is about how you make sure your work aligns to the subject-specific standards and is as accurate as possible. (HINT: We have not graded you on it this year!)
What is PRECISION?
This is the slope of the line connecting the points (4,10) and (13,100).
What is 10?
When you solve a system of equations using ELIMINATION, you should focus on these numbers, located in front of the variables.
What are COEFFICIENTS?
Her new book is called Becoming, and she was the FLOTUS of the 44th President of the United States.
Who is Michelle Obama?