Using Toy Animal Ball Poppers to Explore Projectile Motion in Algebra and Calculus Classes

Authors

  • Marsha Nicol Guntharp Palm Beach Atlantic University
  • Fred Browning Palm Beach Atlantic University
  • Gloria Royle Jupiter Middle School of Technology

Abstract

In this manuscript, we describe an activity that we have adapted for use with algebra and calculus students. By videotaping flying balls and then using an iPad app to track the flight for use in a TI-Nspire graphs page, students are encouraged to engage with the mathematics.

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Published

2017-02-01

How to Cite

Guntharp, M. N., Browning, F., & Royle, G. (2017). Using Toy Animal Ball Poppers to Explore Projectile Motion in Algebra and Calculus Classes. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 74(2). Retrieved from https://ohiomathjournal.org/index.php/OJSM/article/view/5280

Issue

Vol. 74: Fall 2016

Section

Articles

License

Copyright (c) 2017 Marsha Nicol Guntharp, Fred Browning