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| Subject: | RE: Does step size really equal speed? |
| Author: | ihor |
| Date: | Apr 22 2007 |
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>.... But it is consistent, and it fits with what I see as the major point of
the
> applet, which is to experiment and make predictions. think it's a
> very good exercise in that context.
Ihor writes:
I agree. I would use a different context for exploring the issues raised by KT8.
For example I would use CBRs which allows one to see the relationships between
math and real world experiences in a clearer, though more complex way.
My all time favorite of this type of activity is from the work of Andee Rubin. I
just googled for the info, but unfortunately her articles are tied up with ACM
membership requirements.
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video to capture and analyze their. running styles. A middle school math. class
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I do have a hard copies of her articles if you are interested.
George writes:
On the other hand, I would
> use it in combination with some other tools.
For example, a
> simliar, but more familiar distance vs. time scenario is in Lisa
> Murphy's "Moving Man" applet.
Ihor writes:
The one I like of these types is the Gizmo: Distance-Time and Speed-Time
graphs at http://Explorelearning.com. Unfortunately (again) this is a pay site,
but you can get 5 minutes for free on any applet.
George: I would also use graphing calculators and distance sensors to
get atthe topic. In combination, these provide powerful opportunities to develop
understanding.
Ihor: SimCalc is great for this as well.
KT8: One of the sessions I attended at NCTM in ATL was about the
shortcomings of some electronic manipulatives and how these could lead to
misunderstandings about the mathematical concepts.
>Distance RATE * time, not LENGTH OF STEP * time.
Ihor: I tend to disagree with this conclusion, but Im holding judgement until I
hear back from KT8 about more details.
-Ihor
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