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A Different Pitch to Slope

Authors :
William J. Wolbert
Source :
The Mathematics Teacher. 110:674-679
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2017.

Abstract

The pitch of a roof, the grade of a road, and stair stringers are three applications of slope that are used extensively. The concept of slope, which is introduced fairly early in the mathematics curriculum has hands-on applications that students in a classroom can easily explore with. only the need of graph paper. Here, Wolbert discusses the tangible, real-world applications of slopes.

Details

ISSN :
23300582 and 00255769
Volume :
110
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Mathematics Teacher
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........132919e4efc5833852c4f96aa1770512
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5951/mathteacher.110.9.0674