IB MYP Math Investigation Task: Decoding Screen Resolutions and Sizes Using Rules

Objective: Students will investigating how mathematical concepts of exponents and radicals apply to the design, resolution, and size of television screens.

Context: Your goal is to develop a model that explains the relationships between screen size, resolution, and pixel density.

Key Concept: Relationships
This concept emphasizes the connections between mathematical rules and the technological systems they help us understand. It highlights how mathematics builds a relationship between abstract ideas like exponents and radicals and their practical applications in areas like screen resolution and viewing experience.

Related Concepts:
Models: Television technology is modeled using mathematical formulas that describe screen sizes, resolutions, and pixel densities. Understanding these models enables users to evaluate different options effectively.

Approximation: Approximations of radicals and other complex calculations allow for practical decision-making when exact precision isn’t required, helping users choose technology that fits their needs.

Global Context: Scientific and Technical Innovation
This context explores how mathematical principles drive innovation in technology, particularly in understanding and improving television systems. The globalized nature of technology means that mathematical literacy enables individuals to assess innovations in a competitive, rapidly evolving market and select technologies that suit their personal and societal needs.

Statement of Inquiry: Decision making process can be improved by using models to represent relationships.

Criterion D: Applying Mathematics in Real-Life Contexts
Criterion C: Communicating
Including the task specific clarification, answer key .

Recommended for MYP4 &5.