Session Number

A-2

Grade Level

Math, Grade Level: 11-12

Start Date

28-2-2014 9:15 AM

End Date

28-2-2014 10:15 AM

Description

This session includes a hands-on exploration to see graphs of different types of cycloids. Participants will use trigonometry to create the parametric equations for the graphs. This topic lends itself nicely to projects for pre-calculus students. Software will be shown to help see more examples and patterns.

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Feb 28th, 9:15 AM Feb 28th, 10:15 AM

Session A-2: Cycloids!

This session includes a hands-on exploration to see graphs of different types of cycloids. Participants will use trigonometry to create the parametric equations for the graphs. This topic lends itself nicely to projects for pre-calculus students. Software will be shown to help see more examples and patterns.

 

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