Roller Coasters and Quadratic Equations

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Sarah Ferguson Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

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Thomas Johnston Bayside Middle School, Virginia Beach, VA

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Christopher Karhan Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

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Eric Lefevbre Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

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Volume/Issue:
Volume 114: Issue 2
Page(s):
110–116
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2019.0278
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Subjects:
Grade(s) or Audience, Grades 6-8, Math Topic, Algebra, Expression/Equation

Students explore the relationship between thrill-seeking rides and their algebra 1 curriculum in an informative, engaging, student-centered lesson that was designed using a project-based-instruction (PBI) framework.

Supplementary Materials

    • Exploring Parabolas (14.9 MB)
    • Roller Coaster Letter and Rubric (9.66 MB)
    • Roller Coaster Matching (92.0 MB)
    • Roller Coaster Equations (31.3 MB)
    • Equations template (31.4 MB)
    • Roller Coaster Evaluation (13.8 MB)

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© 2021 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
8
Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Feb 2021
Online Publication Date:
Feb 2021
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