-Station 2: Measuring Ourselves- Height and Foot Size in InspireData
- Group Members: Katie, Jill, Ryan, Kalie, and Amy
-For our station we had to measure each group members wingspan, height, and foot length. We then compared each of the measurements and tried to find any relationships between the different measurements of each individual group member.
-After we got the measurements for each group member, we organized the data into chart and then a graph. The graph compared wingspan and height, with wingspan on the X axis and height on the Y axis.
-We didn't necessarily proved specific roles for each group member, we all took turns measuring and we all gave our input for how to construct the graph.
Part II
-Our graphed data for wingspan and height shows that generally, the height of an individual is usually a few inches more than the individuals wingspan. Looking at the graph below, you can see that the wingspan for each individual is usually a couple of inches shorter than their height.
-As for height and foot length, the chart below indicates that the longer the length of the foot is, the taller the individual will be.
Part III
-As a student, I liked this activity because we got to actually physically do something. We had to come up with the data ourselves instead of simply graphing numbers that were given to us by a teacher. We were using mathematical concepts in a real life setting. From a teachers perspective, a lot of the positives are the same; it keeps the students active and it provides a real life application. In addition to this, the activity allows for students to think critically and work with their peers in a constructive way.
-Some potential negatives about this activity from a student's perspective could be that they don't like the people in their group or that they have issues figuring out the InspireData software. From a teacher's perspective, this activity has the potential for creating a somewhat hectic environment in the classroom, as the students are largely depending on themselves and working in groups with their peers. In addition to this, there is the potential that students could misread measurements and throw off the data, and therefore any conclusions made about that data.
-For me the most interesting parts of this activity were working with new people and using the InspireData program.
