We turn Barbie into a thrill-ride seeker! Statistical (and Algebraic) methods were used to determine the relationship between the number of rubberbands used in relation to the distance Barbie bungee'd; all initial data was collected in the classroom, using a maximum of 5 rubberbands, and of course....a Barbie. Some "statistics-magic" was performed to find the optimal relationship (equation) in order to predict for the ULTIMATE THRILL RIDE EVENT: The BIG plunge of 199 inches (the distance measured in the hall's stairwell).
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Yeah...I can see this being a definite lesson to use with my AP-Stats kids; I THINK they'd be mature enough to play with Barbie for a day :0)
Okay....onward to Day 3.
Happy Wednesday.
{{pictures from phone; hence the poor quality}}
4 comments:
Math isn't my thing (though I intepreted Statistics and Algebra last semester!) but this bungee jumping Barbie does sound like fun!
Poor Barbie. What are the odds of a complete recovery? Glad you are having fun at your workshop. Sounds like a nice way to make math relevant and fun.
As long as you come away from a training course with at least one good idea it's well worth the money and time.
What a neat idea!!!!! i might have to share this with some of our math teachers.
Oh, and if a young lady happens to break up with her boyfriend when you do this.... maybe she could bungee jump Ken... work out all those male bashing frustrations.
Just sayin :o)
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