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Wheel the resource right into your classroom. Young mathematicians use given dimensions of a Ferris wheel to write a height versus time function. They use their functions to answer a set of questions about the Ferris wheel.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils research other Ferris wheels and write similar functions
Classroom Considerations
- Learners must be familiar with trigonometric functions
- Knowledge of rotation angles is necessary
Pros
- Worksheet is available as a downloadable PDF document
- Provides an answer key with point designations
Cons
- Rubric has an error, counting partial credit lines as part of the total number of points
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