Lesson 1: Optimization of 2 – D Figures (fixed perimeters)

• Determining the optimization of 2-D figures

  • Maximum or minimum solutions

  • Examples using rectangles with various dimensions

  • General optimization rule

  • Optimization special case (one length removed)

Lesson 2: Optimization of 2 – D Figures (fixed areas)

• Determining the optimization of 2-D figures

  • Investigating solutions

  • Examples using rectangles with various dimensions

  • General optimization rule

• Review of optimization rules

• Practice questions using optimization rules

Lesson 3: Polygons

• Some key definitions:

  • A vertex

  • Interior and exterior angles

  • Regular polygons

  • Convex and concave polygons

• General rule for interior and exterior angles

• Pythagorean Theorem – angle relationships

Here are a few sample questions for you to practice. The answers are given at the end.