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).

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Title	Analysing Olympic runner Usain Bolt, using GeoGebra
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Format / structure	Teacher materials in various formats in addition to the GeoGebra files.
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Files and resources to view and download	Read the guidance for this resource Teacher Guidance (WikiText format) Download the Teacher Guidance File:Analysing Usain Bolt using GeoGebra.pdf or File:Analysing Usain Bolt using GeoGebra.docx You will also need two GeoGebra files File to open with GeoGebra File:Bolt London 2012.ggb File to open with GeoGebra File:Bolts 3 runs.ggb
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