National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Regional Conference and Exposition: Las Vegas, Nevada

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

59- Making the Connection between Mathematics and Forensic Science

Thursday, October 24, 2013: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Brasilia 5 (Rio)
Lead Speaker:
Mary Wagner-Krankel

Handouts
  • ForensicActivities.pdf (506.4 kB)

  • Topics from forensic science are ideal for introducing students to real-world applications in mathematics. Data will be used to explore relationships among height, shoe size, and stride length to determine the height of a source of blood spatter at a crime scence and to recreate accident scenes. we'll analyze data using the TI-84 Plus.

    Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
    Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12

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