Fast Break #6 - Is 100 a Good Approximation for 147?

About this episode

This episode features a quick classroom debate on whether 100 is a good approximation for 147.

Text us your thoughts! In this quick follow-up to last week’s episode, we invited our guests (Vanessa & Chris) to model a short, fun classroom debate. In just a few minutes, you can hear a sample debate that captures the spirit of productive mathematical argumentation. Tune in for a rapid-fire glimpse of what these debates can look like in action as we ask the question: Is 100 a Good Approximation for 147? You can find Vanessa Vakharia on social media @TheMathGuru and visit her website: M...

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Luzniak, Rob Baier

Guests: Vanessa, Chris

Topics covered

• mathematical argumentation
• classroom debate
• approximation
• education
• science

Keywords

• debate
• approximation
• mathematics
• education
• classroom

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Organizations: TheMathGuru

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