Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this activity introduces students to the concept of parametric equations. Using such equations, students model (on their graphing calculator) a scenario which questions whether a vehicle accident is truly an accident (rather than a conspiracy).

Concepts

parametric equations

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Additional Tags

applications, numb3rs, parametric, parametric modeling, numb3rs: the great escape, texas instruments

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional|practice