108- The Calculus of Corvettes

Thursday, November 12, 2015: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM

101 E (Minneapolis Convention Center)

Lead Speaker:

Jaclyn M. Murawska

Co-Speaker:

Keith A. Nabb

Handouts Presentation 108 Murawska Nabb Calculus Corvettes NCTM 2015 Ppt PDF.pdf Presentation 108 Murawska Nabb Calculus Corvettes NCTM 2015 Worksheet PDF.pdf

A nonroutine calculus task using data from a drag racing facility will be discussed. Participants will explore how this task provides flexible learning opportunities through mathematical modeling and data analysis to deepen students’ understanding of calculus. Hallmarks of a good problem are identified and student work will be shared.

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