The Science of Racing: NASCAR® Pit Strategy
Math: Calculus: Applications of Integral, Antiderivatives and Definite Integrals
Math: Calculus: Definite Integrals and Applications
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
9-12
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
5.4
Lessons
TNS
The Science of Racing: NASCAR® Pit Strategy
Activity Overview
In this activity, students will analyze data using graphs, regressions, and area under the curve; and use the results to asses the best pit strategy for the last 30 laps of a NASCAR race.
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.
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Math: Calculus: Applications of Integral, Antiderivatives and Definite Integrals
Math: Calculus: Definite Integrals and Applications
Math: AP Calculus: AP Calculus
9-12
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
5.4
Lessons
TNS
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