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The Science of Racing: Optimal U-Turn

Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Algebraic Thinking
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Math: Algebra I: Quadratic Functions
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
2.1

The Science of Racing: Optimal U-Turn

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will collect data, analyze the data using graphs, and use the results to determine the fastest drive path.

Before the Activity

Use the assessment questions before and after the activity.

During the Activity

All instructions for the activity are included in the attached documents.

After the Activity

Use some of the pre-assessment questions as post-assessment for this activity.

Subject Area
Math: Middle Grades Math: Algebraic Thinking
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Math: Algebra I: Quadratic Functions
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
50 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
2.1
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