Modeling Math with Candy
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The Precalculus class is discovering how functions can be applied to model real-world data. Today, students measured circles using candy as a fun and unconventional tool. With their data, they utilized graphing calculators to create regression models capable of predicting key circle properties, including diameter, area, and circumference.