Math TrailMath Trail

By: Keith Wright, Seth Layne, Robbie Porter,

and Curtis Grah

By: Keith Wright, Seth Layne, Robbie Porter,

and Curtis Grah

Site #1Site #1

Starting Point: LRC

Take approximately 65 steps north to get to octagon under lights in quad.

Starting Point: LRC

Take approximately 65 steps north to get to octagon under lights in quad.

Question #1Question #1

Classify the polygon.

Given that side A measures 8” what is the perimeter of the polygon?

Classify the polygon.

Given that side A measures 8” what is the perimeter of the polygon?

A

Question #1Question #1

Given that the measure of angle A is 135 degrees what is its supplementary angle.

Given that the measure of angle A is 135 degrees what is its supplementary angle.

A

Site #2Site #2

Take 25 steps west to “Dammit” the dog’s burial site

Take 25 steps west to “Dammit” the dog’s burial site

Question #2Question #2 What is the name

of this polygon? What is the

surface area of this polygon given that Side A is 15” and Side B is 17”?

What is the name of this polygon?

What is the surface area of this polygon given that Side A is 15” and Side B is 17”?

B

A

Question #2Question #2

Given that angle C is 90 degrees what is the sum of all the angles inside of this polygon?

Given that angle C is 90 degrees what is the sum of all the angles inside of this polygon?

C

Site #3Site #3 If facing dog

burial spot turn South and take 65 steps till you get to the steps of Derryberry building.

If facing dog burial spot turn South and take 65 steps till you get to the steps of Derryberry building.

Question #3Question #3

What type of triangle is found in this picture.

What type of triangle is found in this picture.

Question #3Question #3

Given that Angle A is 120 degrees what is the measure of the other 2 angles in this triangle.

Given that Angle A is 120 degrees what is the measure of the other 2 angles in this triangle.

A

Getting Back HomeGetting Back Home

If facing Derrberry, go south 90 steps and 65 steps east. This gets you to the promise land.

If facing Derrberry, go south 90 steps and 65 steps east. This gets you to the promise land.

SolutionsSolutions

Question #1: A) octagon B) 64” C) 45 degrees

Question #2: A) Rectangle B) 255” C) 360 degrees

Question #3: A) Isosceles B) 30 degrees

Question #1: A) octagon B) 64” C) 45 degrees

Question #2: A) Rectangle B) 255” C) 360 degrees

Question #3: A) Isosceles B) 30 degrees

Standards for 8th grade Math Trail

Standards for 8th grade Math Trail

Accomplishment 8.3.1.e: Understand relationships among the angles and side lengths of similar geometric figures.

8.3.4.c: Use visualizations and spatial reasoning to solve real world problems.

8.4.1.c: Understand, select, and use units of appropriate size and type to measure angles, perimeter, areas, surface area, and volume.

Accomplishment 8.3.1.e: Understand relationships among the angles and side lengths of similar geometric figures.

8.3.4.c: Use visualizations and spatial reasoning to solve real world problems.

8.4.1.c: Understand, select, and use units of appropriate size and type to measure angles, perimeter, areas, surface area, and volume.

ContinuedContinued

8.4.2.a: Use a variety of strategies to estimate length, perimeter, circumference, area, and volume.

Spi 8.3.8: Apply geometric ideas and relationships in areas outside the mathematics classroom.

8.4.2.a: Use a variety of strategies to estimate length, perimeter, circumference, area, and volume.

Spi 8.3.8: Apply geometric ideas and relationships in areas outside the mathematics classroom.