Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1042005
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0009-8655
EISSN: N/A
Using Archeological Data to Model Mathematics
Yanik, H. Bahadir; Kurz, Terri L.; Memis, Yasin
Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, v87 n6 p249-253 2014
The purpose of this investigation is to describe an implementation of a modeling task using mock data from an ancient archeological find. Students discover the relationship between the height of a person and his or her stride length. Qualitative data from student discussions document thinking and reasoning.
Descriptors: Investigations, Program Descriptions, Program Implementation, Task Analysis, Qualitative Research, Body Height, Data, Data Analysis, Spatial Ability, Integrated Curriculum, Class Activities, Middle School Students, STEM Education, Discovery Processes, Mathematical Models, Pretesting, Educational Resources, Archaeology, Measurement Techniques
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
