National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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

526- The Great Gorilla Jump: A Riemann Sum Investigation

Friday, April 27, 2012: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM
108 B (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Nicole Engelke
Co-Speaker:
Vicki Sealey


A gorilla wearing a parachute jumps off a building, how tall is the building? Will the dam hold? Can you make your approximation better? Explore activities that facilitate students’ understanding of integral approximation methods, particularly Riemann sums.

Presentation Format: 9-12 Gallery Workshop
Grade Band Audience: Preservice and Inservice, 9 to 12

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