Shared Gizmo List: Grade 11 – Workplace Mathematics

The following is a shared Gizmos that can be used to support mathematics based on British Columbia Math Standards. Additional Gizmos may be used to support standards.
General/Consumer MathGeometry

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rate of change

Compound Interest Explore compound interest in-depth, from compounded annually to compounded continuously. In addition, compare the END POINTS graph, with dots that fit an exponential curve, to the ALL TIME graph, which has a more step-like appearance.
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interpreting graphs

Graphing Skills Create a graph (bar graph, line graph, pie chart, or scatter plot) based on a given data set. Title the graph, label the axes, and choose a scale. Adjust the graph to fit the data, and then check your accuracy. The Gizmo can also be used to create a data table based on a given graph.
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3D objects

Surface and Lateral Areas of Prisms and Cylinders Vary the dimensions of a prism or cylinder and investigate how the surface area changes. Use the dynamic net of the solid to compute the lateral area and the surface area of the solid.
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Surface and Lateral Areas of Pyramids and Cones Vary the dimensions of a pyramid or cone and investigate how the surface area changes. Use the dynamic net of the solid to compute the lateral area and the surface area of the solid.
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Balancing Blocks (Volume) This Gizmo provides you with two challenges. First, use blocks to build a figure with a given volume. Then, try to balance the blocks on a platform that sits on the tip of a cone. The dimensions of the platform can be adjusted, and blocks can be added or deleted by clicking on the model.
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3D and Orthographic Views Arrange blocks in a three-dimensional space so that the top view, front view, and side view match the target top view, front view, and side view.
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