Electronic Proceedings of the Twenty-third Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics

Denver, Colorado, March 17-20, 2011

Paper S036

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Using Projects to Develop Concepts in Algebra/Precalculus

Marsha Davis


Eastern Connecticut State University

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ABSTRACT

Data-rich projects that require use of technology provide an effective way to develop students' understanding of different functions and mathematical techniques needed to solve real-world problems. Project topics include modeling height from bone length, predicting the population of an endangered species, and projecting the current economic downturn from housing starts data.

Keyword(s): college algebra, precalculus, applications