Get on the Stick

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Subject Area

Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis

Math: Algebra I: Statistics

Math: PreAlgebra: Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis

Math: Statistics: Probability and Random Variables

Level

9-12

Activity Time

60 Days

Software

TI Connect™

TI Calculator

TI-84 series

Accessories

CBR™ 2 motion sensor

Other Materials

Stick with plate taped to end

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Get on the Stick

Activity Overview

Students use a CBR 2™ to measure the reaction time of catching a stick. They also learn how to interpret a box plot and make a five number summary of a single variable data set.

Before the Activity

Use TI Connect™ to download Vernier EasyData™ application

See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity

Print pages 127 - 134 from the attached PDF file for the class

Set up the calculator and CBR 2™ for data collection

During the Activity

Distribute the pages to the class.

Follow the activity procedures:

Divide the class into groups of three

Place a CBR 2 one meter below a stick with a tapped plate

Release the stick and catch it above the CBR 2 and measure the start and end time to find the reaction time

Conduct 5 trials for each student

Calculate reaction time for each trial and take the average of the trials for each student

Enter the values of average reaction time for each student on the calculator

Use the variable statistic function to calculate the five-point summary of the average reaction time of the class

Graph and interpret data in the form of a box-plot

After the Activity

Students analyze the results and answer the case analysis questions on the student worksheet.

Review student results

As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging

Re-teach concepts as necessary

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Before the Activity Files

Teacher Notes Appendix PDF Teacher Notes PDF EasyData_Act14_L_1_.8xl EasyData_Act14_L_6_.8xl

Author

Texas Instruments

Alignment

Standards Alignment

Textbook Alignment

Subject Area

Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis

Math: Algebra I: Statistics

Math: PreAlgebra: Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis

Math: Statistics: Probability and Random Variables

Level

9-12

Activity Time

60 Days

Software

TI Connect™

TI Calculator

TI-84 series

Accessories

CBR™ 2 motion sensor

Other Materials

Stick with plate taped to end

Resource Types

Lessons

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Vernier EasyData,Vernier EasyLink and Vernier EasyTemp are registered trademarks of Vernier Science Education.

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