Activity

About Accuracy and Approximation

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How accurate are robots? Groups draw lines by moving robots backwards and forwards by one rotation of the wheels. Using the appropriate formula, they determine the percent error in the length of the lines in relation to the calculated values of the wheel circumference.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Team up with a math teacher for the activity
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners need to be able to work with decimals
  • See Materials list for required and optional materials
Pros
  • Provides pictures and snips of robotics setup
  • Includes pre-evaluation and post-evaluation worksheets with answer keys
Cons
  • Activity cannot be done without a specific robotics kit and software