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Theilmann, Florian; Apolin, Martin – Physics Education, 2013
This paper investigates some of the physics behind the remarkable supersonic freefall of Felix Baumgartner accomplished with the "Red Bull Stratos" project on 14 October 2012. The underlying problem is complex: a freefall with air resistance through a medium of changing density. We developed a model for the motion within the framework of…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Physics, Motion, Scientific Principles
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Maasz, Juergen; Siller, Hans-Stefan – Adults Learning Mathematics, 2010
A lot of people risk money with bets on sport events or other events. Bookkeepers that offer such bets earn a lot of money. We are making a proposal (more exactly: a concept for a part of a basic mathematics course) for learning mathematics behind the screen (internet bets are very popular). Learners should organize a "sports event"…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mathematics Instruction, Games, Probability
Novotna, Jarmila, Ed.; Moraova, Hana, Ed.; Kratka, Magdalena, Ed.; Stehlikova, Nad'a, Ed. – International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2006
This volume of the 30th annual proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education conference presents: plenary panel papers; research forum papers; short oral communication papers; and poster presentation papers from the meeting. Information relating to discussion groups and working sessions is also provided.…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Students, Mathematics Instruction