Doing Mathematics with Bicycle Gear Ratios.

Stump, Sheryl L.

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ERIC Number: EJ673753

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Publication Date: 2000

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Doing Mathematics with Bicycle Gear Ratios.

Stump, Sheryl L.

Mathematics Teacher, v93 n9 p762-68,775-76 Dec 2000

Describes an activity in which students examine bicycle chain-rings, cogs, and gear ratios as a means of exploring algebraic relationships, data collection, scatter plots, and lines of best fit. (KHR)

Descriptors: Algebra, Decimal Fractions, Graphs, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematical Applications, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Measurement, Secondary Education, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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