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- Accuracy Pre-Evaluation (.pdf)
- Accuracy Pre-Evaluation (.doc)
- Accuracy Pre-Evaluation Answers (.pdf)
- Accuracy Pre-Evaluation Answers (.doc)
- Accuracy Worksheet (.pdf)
- Accuracy Worksheet (.doc)
- Accuracy Post-Evaluation (.pdf)
- Accuracy Post-Evaluation (.doc)
- Accuracy Post-Evaluation Answers (.pdf)
- Accuracy Post-Evaluation Answers (.doc)
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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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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with a math teacher for the activity
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to be able to work with decimals
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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