National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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49- Toy Cars and Box-and-Whiskers Plots: Statistics and Science Students Love

Thursday, April 26, 2012: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Franklin Hall 3/4 (Marriott Downtown)
Lead Speaker:
Kim K. Hartweg
Co-Speaker:
Laverne K. Logan

Handouts
  • 49 Hartweg Toy Cars and Box and Whisker Plots.pdf (515.2 kB)

    • The speakers will use science concepts related to force and motion to design and build a jet toy car that either (1) travels the farthest or (2) travels the fastest. They will gather and analyze data to create box-and-whisker plots to help determine the “best” toy car.

    Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
    Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, 6 to 8

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