National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Regional Conference and Exposition: Las Vegas, Nevada

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240- Mathematical Curves in the Real World: Fun(ctional) Learning

Friday, October 25, 2013: 3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Amazon D/E (Rio)
Lead Speaker:
Scott D. Oliver

Handouts
  • presentation240,oliver,mathcurves.pdf (3.0 MB)

    • Conic sections, spirals, catenaries, cycloids, fractals, and other mathematical curves will be presented in many different ways (humorous and real). You will see hands-on activities, computer and calculator applications, and free online videos. Focus of talk: connections within mathematics and science. Come learn why there really aren't any parabolic trajectories on Earth!

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

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