Math Problem: Find the area of the entire neon Texas flag, if the height is 10 feet and the length is 20 feet. After you have found the area subtract the area of the red rectangular portion, if the height of that portion is 5 feet and the length is 15 feet.

Solution: Find the area of the whole rectangle (the flag). Then find the area of the red rectangle and subtract that from the area of the whole flag.

Topic: Basic Geometry

Grade Level: 6th or 7th grade

Standard: Mathematical Connections

The mathematics curriculum should include the investigation of mathematical connections so that students can--

• see mathematics as an integrated whole;
• explore problems and describe results using graphical, numerical, physical, algebraic, and verbal mathematical models or representations;
• use a mathematical idea to further their understanding of other mathematical ideas;
• apply mathematical thinking and modeling to solve problems that arise in other disciplines such as art, music, psychology, science, and business;
• value the role of mathematics in out culture and society

Group Members: James, Franni, Krystal

Our 8th grade team took a trip to the Texas Institute of Texan Culture. There, we saw a very old post office, like they had back in the old days. Back then, to mail an envelope it cost $.03 a stamp. Now, it cost $.33 for a stamp.

Math Problem: Franni wants to mail her grandma a box of goodies for her birthday. The box and its contents weigh 5.61 pounds. The first pound is $1.50 and each additional pound is $1.00. How much would it be to mail the cat?

Solution:
To find the price for the package to be mailed, you check to see how much each pound costs. It says above how much it would be.

Topic: Basic Addition/Multiplication & Problem Solving

Grade Level: 5 - 8

Standard 1: Mathmatical Connection

The mathematics curriculum should include the investigation of mathematical connections so that the students can--

• See mathematics as an integrated whole;
• Explore problems and describe results using graphical, numerical, physical, algebraic, and verbal mathematical models or representations;
• Use a mathematical idea to further their understanding of other mathematical ideas;
• Apply mathematical thinking and modeling to solve problems that arise in other disciplines, such as art, music, psychology, science, and business;
• Value the role of mathematics in our culture and society.