This week we learned about Optimization. It is somewhat confusing, but that may be because I was gone when we did the exploration. We were given these steps by Ms. Krauss for when trying to solve:
1. Understand what is being asked
2. Develop a model/equations
3. Graph the Function
4. Find the Critical Points
5. Interpret their meanings
6. Solve the model
7. Interpret your solution
I am pretty good at everything, except the first step. Which is a bit of a problem. When I look at the questions and sometimes diagrams, I tend to get confused regarding whats being asked of me. And if can't figure out what they want then there is no way I can even begin to try and solve it. Another problem is that I struggle with memorizing equations. So in some cases, luckily not all of them, if I have to find the area of a weird shape I will have no clue what type of equation to use.
Besides that small glitch I'm ok with graphing and solving. And all of the reasoning behind each step makes complete sense. I will just have to practice recognizing what is wanted of me before the test Tuesday. Hopefully all goes well :-D
1. Understand what is being asked
2. Develop a model/equations
3. Graph the Function
4. Find the Critical Points
5. Interpret their meanings
6. Solve the model
7. Interpret your solution
I am pretty good at everything, except the first step. Which is a bit of a problem. When I look at the questions and sometimes diagrams, I tend to get confused regarding whats being asked of me. And if can't figure out what they want then there is no way I can even begin to try and solve it. Another problem is that I struggle with memorizing equations. So in some cases, luckily not all of them, if I have to find the area of a weird shape I will have no clue what type of equation to use.
Besides that small glitch I'm ok with graphing and solving. And all of the reasoning behind each step makes complete sense. I will just have to practice recognizing what is wanted of me before the test Tuesday. Hopefully all goes well :-D