How Connected are Gears, Ratios and Fractions?
Debora E. Lipson · Victoria University Research Repository (Victoria University) · 2008
The recent introduction of robotics in schools has allowed students and teachers access to a range of educational potential embedded in this medium. However, it has been observed that often there is not a considered inclusion of gears in most constructions. This appears to be attributed to either the lack of appreciation for the maths associated with gears, or the lack of understanding of fractions and ratios. This presentation will cover the results from a recent research project and allow an opportunity for experiential learning through some hands-on play, examining ratios and fractions while building a compound gear configuration.