DISCM.MATH.2.K
Use the critical path method to determine the earliest possible completion time for a collection of tasks.
Discrete Mathematics for Problem Solving · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2012
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critical path methodearliest possible completion timecollection of taskstaskscompletion time
Skills
- define (critical path method) #dok1
- identify (a collection of tasks and necessary dependencies) #dok1
- apply (the critical path method to a collection of tasks) #dok2
- calculate (the earliest possible completion time using the critical path method) #dok2
- analyze (task dependencies and their effects on project completion) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define the critical path method and its key concepts. #dok1
- I can identify the tasks and dependencies in a project scenario. #dok1
- I can apply the critical path method to a set of tasks to find the project’s minimum duration. #dok2
- I can calculate the earliest possible completion time for a project using the critical path method. #dok2
- I can analyze how task order and dependencies affect project completion time. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The critical path method helps determine the minimum time needed to complete a set of interdependent tasks in a project.
- Understanding the dependencies among tasks is essential to accurately calculate project duration and identify bottlenecks.
Essential Questions
- What is the critical path method and how does it help with project planning?
- How do dependencies among tasks influence the earliest possible completion time?
- What are the steps involved in applying the critical path method to a real-world problem?
- Why is it important to identify the critical path in a collection of tasks?
- How can using the critical path method improve decision-making in project management?