National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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521- The Buoy Project

Friday, April 27, 2012: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
122 B (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
John H. Gieske

Handouts
  • NCTM buoy project.docx (21.2 kB)
  • Summary of Integrals.docx (36.8 kB)

  • The Buoy Project, a capstone assessment for a non–Advanced Placement calculus course, is an engineering puzzle requiring applications of the definite integral, Archimedes' principle, collaborative teamwork, creative design, formal report writing, drawing, and Powerpoint presentations before guest faculty.

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

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