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213- Shuffleboard, Racecars, and Reaction Times: Find the Algebraic Connection

Friday, November 4, 2011: 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Tesuque (Albuquerque Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Claudia D. Maness

Participants will set up a playing field and write an equation that represents the possible points scored in the game; conduct time trials, predict who would win a hypothetical car race, and then have a race to see if the prediction comes true; and  measure their reaction time, calculate measures of central tendency, and create a histogram.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: 9 to 12, 6 to 8

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