Thursday, April 10, 2014: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Grand Ballroom A (Hilton)
Lead Speaker:
Kenneth R. Chelst
Co-speakers:
Thomas G. Edwards
and
S. Asli Özgün-Koca
Polynomials are often presented without a context. The study of queueing (waiting in line) uses polynomials that can be explored in context. Participants in this session will graph, explore, and interpret polynomials that arise in queueing contexts and will use them to illustrate the difference between separate lines for multiple servers versus one shared line.
Presentation Format: 9-12 Session
Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8, 9 to 12