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The Park Problem

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Polynomials
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons

The Park Problem

Activity Overview

The goal of this activity is for students to see a real world application of a minimization problem. Students have to determine where to place a track inside a park to minimize the total distance of the track in Lazy Town.

Before the Activity

Make copies of the worksheet if desired. Download the TNS file to students' handhelds.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Polynomials
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons
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