Friday, October 31, 2014: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
105/106 (Indiana Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Sarah B. Bush
Co-speakers:
Judith Albanese
and
Fred Dillon
What better way to engage students in mathematics than to use a Super Bowl commercial? We share how we used a 2013 commercial from Prudential to engage middle grades students in creating a life-size dot plot answering the question “How Old Is the Oldest Person You’ve Known?” Students work with data collection, displays, and interpretation.
Presentation Format: 6-8 Burst
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8