Assessment

Sharp-Ness of Bends

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Define the sharpest in the group. Given a section of a trail map, pupils determine a method to measure the sharpness of each turn in the path. Individuals then determine what modifications to their formulas to make to find the sharpness of turns on a stretch of a marathon path and a water slide.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Conduct a demonstration on how a person turns through an angle that appears to be just an acute angle turn
  • Ask cross-country runners to explain how they navigate a winding course
Classroom Considerations
  • Individuals must understand how to measure angles and their supplements
Pros
  • Includes a rubric on how to distribute points
  • Provides several ways to quantify the sharpness
Cons
  • None