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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

224- Using Balls and Hula Hoops to Measure Pi

Friday, November 13, 2015: 1:30 PM-2:45 PM
200 JI (Minneapolis Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
Lisa Rezac
Co-speakers:
Will Abbott and Michael Driscoll

Handouts Exploring Pi with Hula Hoops.pdf

 

Let’s use balls and hula hoops to make conjectures about circles, and use measurement to test them. What if we use different units: inches, centimeters, diameters? Students start to understand Pi as a constant from their own experience instead of from memorization. Kids of all ages enjoyed these activities at MN State Fair Math-on-a-Stick.

 

Presentation Format: 3-5 Workshop

 

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