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NCTM 2015 Regional Conference & Exposition: Atlantic City, New Jersey

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

227- Tigers, Birds, and Beads: A Population Simulation

Friday, October 23, 2015: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
302 (Atlantic City Convention Center)

 

Lead Speaker:
David Thompson
Co-Speaker:
Diana Cheng

Handouts 227 Thompson Tigers Birds and Beads A Population Simulation.pdf

 

We demonstrate a series of biology-based, mathematical modeling experiment based on animal species population data gathered from the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It teaches students about the threatened level classifications of species, and it involves students’ collecting data and analyzing linear, quadratic, and exponential regressions.

 

Presentation Format: 6-8 Session

 

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