Analysing Usain Bolt using GeoGebra

Exploring real world statistics using the GeoGebra program

Lesson idea. This lesson offers extensive teacher guidance to explore the statistics of Usain Bolt's Olympic performances since 2008 using the modelling program, GeoGebra.

Teaching approach. Using real world data to engage pupils in mathematical thinking^(ta), language^(ta) and reasoning^(ta). This resource provides opportunities for group work or whole class exercises, with engaging questioning^(ta).

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Title	Analysing the performance of Olympic runner, Usain Bolt
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Files and resources to view and download	Read Teacher Guidance (Wiki format) online or download File:Analysing Usain Bolt using GeoGebra.pdf or File:Analysing Usain Bolt using GeoGebra.docx You will also need GeoGebra to open these two files: File:Bolt London 2012.ggb File:Bolts 3 runs.ggb
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BBC News article: Secret of Usain Bolt's speed unveiled