The activity, Reaction Time, described below is a means of gathering data which may then be used to explore various mathematical concepts.
Groups are to be stationed around the room, against the walls.
A piece of tape should be positioned on the wall at a standard height, preferably just above eye-level. Student C is to record the results. The same procedure should be repeated two more times. The students within each groups switch roles and repeat the process until an average distance has been recorded for all students in the class. Each group should calculate the reaction times of the group members.