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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Houston, Texas

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

278- Bicycles and Music: A Mean Connection

Friday, November 21, 2014: 3:15 PM-4:30 PM
320 AD (George R. Brown Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Bob Horton


There's a reason why it always feels like you're almost always riding uphill on a bicycle trip. In this hands-on session (no, we won't be riding bikes), we'll explore this phenomenon and then tie our findings into an investigation of the arithmetic, geometric, and harmonic means. All of these means tie directly into music, and we'll see how.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12

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