March 10 PSSA Math Boot Camp Winner

Our March 10, 2009 PSSA math challenge (algebra) problem involved exponents. Possible strategies involved subtitution, using logarithms, or "solving" technology (graphing calculator or computer software such as Mathematica). Answer is D.

• The problem.
• The problem and solutions.
• The problem and solutions (utlizing Mathematica software).

--Mr. Bujak

February 26 PSSA Math Boot Camp Winner

Our February 26, 2009 PSSA math challenge problem winner is Salah Bey. This algebra problem involved the evaluating a function at a particular value. Answer is B.

• The problem.
• The problem and solution.
• The problem and solution using Mathematica software.
• Salah Bey's solution.
• Salah Bey won free 10 points on his math test of choice.

--Mr. Bujak

February 2 PSSA Math Boot Camp Winner

Our February 2, 2009 PSSA math challenge problem winner is Teresa Hanton. This algebra problem required substitution, evaluation, and absolute value. Answer is C.

• The problem.
• The problem and a solution.
• Teresa Hanton's solution.
• Teresa Hanton won a free lunch.

--Mr. Bujak