National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Regional Conference and Exposition: Hartford, Connecticut

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42- Quadratic Equations and Alexander Calder's Mobiles

Thursday, October 25, 2012: 10:30 AM-12:00 PM
Exhibit Hall A Room 2 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Danielle I. Passno

Handouts
  • 42PassnoQuadraticEqsCalderMobiles.pdf (8.8 MB)

    • Learn an application of quadratic equations in which the solutions to the quadratic equations are the dimensions needed to create a balanced mobile. Learn how to write quadratic equations to express the relationship between mass and length, and use these solutions to build a simple mobile.

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

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