Friday, October 21, 2011: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Room 320 (Atlantic City Convention Center)
Co-Speaker:
Nathan Barr
Lead Speaker:
Mike Long
Designing roller coasters uses a little bit of algebra, geometry, statistics, and measurement. Come explore the mathematics of these amazing machines, and take a peek at using the video game Roller Coaster Tycoon and data-collection devices for teaching math concepts.
Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session
Grade Band Audience: General Interest/All Audiences