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Learning Curves

Activity Details

Purpose: To understand a person’s progress when learning a new task or skill.

Target Grades: 7-12

Activity:
Students will build LEGO sets as fast as they can 3-16 times and record their speed. Input these times into the computer to visualize individualized learning curves to help students understand the relationship between experience and task speed.


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Access the R Shiny app to make your own curves
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