C Block Methods A (Day 6) Tues., Apr. 29 — Proportional Practice

Today:   1.  All groups began by comparing notes and answers to the Quick Checks.
2.  Check this out!  Real-life proportions to make salad dressing!  What if I want 6 liters of the dressing?  How much of each ingredient do I need?  Salad Dressing Recipe.
3.  Begin work on your practice set.  P. 802 will help you with the conversions:
Green: Practice 5-1 (worksheet Solving Proportions)/ 1-23 odd; textbook p. 145/ 1-8, 24, 25
Blue/ Black: Practice 5-1 (worksheet Solving Proportions)/ 10-24; textbook p. 145/ 2-8 even, 24, 47, 54

Homework: Complete the practice set of your choice and watch the video on Similar Triangles (not posted yet).

Next Class:   You will have a quick check-up on the first section: Ratios and Proportions.