Instructional Framework – Advanced Math

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Identify Problem
Brainstorm and do internet-research for risk factors of heart attack.

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Gather Data
Do flow rate lab to show visualization of relationships between plaque and flow rate.

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Analyze Data, Simplify Problem
Identify assumptions, enter data in Excel, graph and analyze data.

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Develop background skills and knowledge
Review concepts of linear functions.

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Develop background skills and knowledge
Review composition of functions.

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Represent relationships in terms of mathematical equations

Use Mathematica to visualize and create equations from data.

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Represent relationships in terms of mathematical equations

Use flowchart to model factors affect slope of a cholesterol function.

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Translate variables and relationships into computational model

Translate equations from flowchart to Stella model.  Run the model.

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Interpret findings

 

Finish using Stella to run the model.  Make conclusions.

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Communicate findings
Write a letter to parents making recommendations to prevent arterial blockage from plaque.

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