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NCTM 2015 Annual Meeting & Exposition

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

459- Exploring Exponential Growth through Epidemics!

Friday, April 17, 2015: 11:30 AM-12:00 PM
210 C (BCEC)

 

Lead Speaker:
Sarah B. Bush
Co-speakers:
Karen Karp and Fred Dillon


 

The phenomenon of epidemics is mathematical and intriguing. We share an activity used to introduce students to exponential functions. We explain our process: setting the context using movies, books, and history; a classroom simulation; posing questions about patterns, multiple representations, and applications; and real-life considerations.

 

Presentation Format: 6-8 Burst

 

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