Analysing Usain Bolt using GeoGebra

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Exploring real world statistics through the GeoGebra program

Lesson idea. Extensive teacher guidance, and files for the GeoGebra modelling program, to statistically explore Usain Bolt's performance since the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

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). (edit)

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Title Analysing Olympic runner Usain Bolt, using GeoGebra
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Teacher materials in various formats in addition to the GeoGebra files.

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You will also need two GeoGebra files

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