Using the CBR2 Data Collection Device to Teach About Rates of Change (Algebra & Physics)
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This workshop is an introduction to using the CBR2s (calculator-based rangers) and graphing calculators to collect, graph and analyze data about moving objects. CBR2s are motion detectors that collect real-time data about moving objects and display the data on a computer or graphing calculator. Analysis of data from real world situations is a key component of algebra. Linear, quadratic, and
periodic motions can be displayed and analyzed. Algebra and physics are more motivational to students when they do hands-on experiments and use the tools of algebra and physics to analyze data.
Ingham ISD has two classroom sets of CBR2s and TI-84+ graphing calculators to loan to schools in Ingham County. Facilitator: Jennifer Nimtz, Lansing Community College mathematics consultant.
AUDIENCE: mMiddle and high school mathematics and physics teachers
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