MAT 121 Week 4 Discussion

MAT 121 Week 4 Discussion | Front Range Community College

M4 Discussion 1: Application Problem (reserve by 4/4; solve by 4/18)

Overview

You will solve an even-numbered application problem (i.e., a word problem) from any section in the chapters of your e-text covered in this module and share your solution with the class in this discussion. Application problems start about halfway through the problem set. 

Outcomes: 1-17

Instructions

1.  Choose an even-numbered word problem from your e-text that you would like to solve. 

2.  Check the subject lines of posts already in the discussion board to verify that the problem you want is not already reserved. This step is very critical because I cannot grade one problem twice, and you don't want to be working on a problem while someone else is also working it. 

3.  Start a new discussion thread to reserve the problem you want to solve by indicating the chapter, section, and problem number in the Subject line. An example of a good subject line is: Chapter 12.2, #52. Post this thread so others can see it and know that you have reserved this problem.

4.  In a new discussion topic in the same thread, type your detailed solution. Provide the following:

·         A written description of the steps you use to solve the problem

·         A mathematical solution to the problem. You should use the Equation Editor to show your math.

5.  Post your problem solution in this Discussion Thread. 

Acceptable solution format: 

·         Present the problem written out. If your selected problem contains tables, diagrams or any visual arts/shapes, you will need to photograph or scan them; 

·         Attach a step by step solution of your selected even problem with explanations for each step; 

·         Your Explanations should be free of grammatical and spelling mistakes 

·         Verify your solution by showing your checked results; 

·         If possible, interpret your results; 

·         To summarize, your solution should look similar to a worked example in the textbook, with all the steps that lead to the final solution. 

See the Schedule and Course Rubrics pages in the Syllabus Module for due dates and grading information.