Abstract
The Walking the Ellipse activity is a mathematical modeling task that allows students to explore the ellipse in a plausible real-world scenario. Students will gain a better understanding of the definition of the ellipse by creating an elliptical model first using markers, paper, and string and later dynamic geometry. This activity was successfully performed with strong middle grades students in a summer camp and can be modified to be performed with students at their school.
Keywords
Ellipse, Conic Sections, Mathematical Modeling, Geometry
How to Cite
Waters, M. & Waters, K., (2023) “Walking the Ellipse”, Ohio Journal of School Mathematics 93(1), 58--71. doi: https://doi.org/10.18061/ojsm.4195
Rights
Michael Waters, Katie Waters