Hitting the Bull's Eye: A Dart Game Simulation Using Graphing Calculator Technology

Kathleen Cage Mittag, Sharon Taylor

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Abstract

How a lesson on using darts to teach probability evolved into a lesson incorporating other mathematical ideas such as geometry, graphing circles, and the Pythagorean theorem. Includes activity sheets and solutions.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalMathematics Teaching in the Middle School
Volume12
StatePublished - Jan 1 2006

Keywords

  • Calculators
  • Geometry and measurement
  • Grades 6-8
  • Graphing
  • Lesson plans
  • Modeling
  • Proportions
  • Ratios
  • Teacher

DC Disciplines

  • Education
  • Mathematics

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