This was handed out Tues Feb 15 2011

1. Introduction to Precalculus and Applied Math 20S
E. Steeves
Chapter 3 Polynomials Project
Due Date: _____________________________ Worth: 10 marks
Choose from one of the following projects below:
**Comes from the textbook on Page 250
1. Mental Math Methods
Research and find a mental math method. Provide an explanation of your method
with examples. Also, include an explanation of why the method works; use
algebra, number patterns, diagrams, or models such as algebra tiles to support
your explanations. You may be asked to present your method.
**Good source is you tube videos, slideshare videos
2. Mental Math with Roots
Research and find a mental math method or formulae that have been used to
calculate or estimate roots, particularly square and cube roots such as formulae
developed by Newton, Heron, Taylor and Bakhshali. Provide a brief written
report with an example of how to use one of these methods. Try to explain why
the method works.
***Brook Taylor Pg 158 text
3. Cubism Art
Write a brief written report about what cubism art is and who were the main
artists behind the movement as well as some more famous works. Include a
picture of a famous work. Then create an original geometric cubism piece of art.
** Good source is google pictures of cubism art as well as the website
www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/art_movements/cubism
**Pablo Picasso work “Factory, Horta de Ebbo” (1909) good
**Another artist is Georges Braque
February 19, 2011