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Jump at the chance to use parabolas. Young mathematicians apply trigonometry to explore the trajectory of a ball in different situations. Some walls cause the ball to bounce, so participants must consider all possibilities.
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Instructional Ideas
- Include the task as part of a unit test
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be familiar with parabolas
- Pupils must be able to use trigonometry to show the relationship between distance and time of a projectile
Pros
- Rubric lists some points to consider when scoring student work
- Provides a handout for the task
Cons
- None