Rule-o-4

Identify and justify the mathematical concept to be utilized in the problem.

Indicate and use the units provided to setup the problem.

Relate key words to mathematical concepts.

Define key vocabulary.

Outline procedures and provide the reasoning that makes it work.

Write "real-world" sentences relates the math and data to the problem.

Write out the general equation for the type of problem.

Show the work to convert the general equation to specific equation.

Rewrite the specific equation with all known constants.

Define all the variables and their units.

Use equation(s) to solve for unknown quantities.

Label the sketches or axes with variables and units.

Use the analytical and numerical section to plot a few data points.

Choose appropriate scale to capture or tell the majority of the story.

Connect the data points with the appropriate shape: line, curve, etc.

A table of numbers that show the mathematical relationship in the problem.

Use the analytical or graphical information to complete the table of numbers.

Show the work or state how you got your numbers.