Education Technology

Walk the Line

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
6-8
Activity Time
50 Minutes
Software
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
5.4
Accessories
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
Format
TNS

Walk the Line

Activity Overview

In this activity, students will be introduced to the CBR 2 motion sensor and the Vernier DataQuest™ app. They will collect and analyze both linear and non-linear data.

During the Activity

Work in groups of two. One person will operate the handheld and also point the CBR 2 toward the torso of the other person, the “walker.” The walker should be standing approximately two meters from the motion sensor. The walker will walk slowly toward the motion sensor at a constant rate for five seconds.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Data Analysis
Math: Algebra I: Linear Functions
Level
9-12
6-8
Activity Time
50 Minutes
Software
TI-Nspire™ CX
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire Version
5.4
Accessories
CBR™ 2 motion sensor
Resource Types
Lessons
Data Collection
Format
TNS
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