Need for Speed

In this activity, students make predictions about acceleration times for the Porsche 918 Spyder (hybrid and electric versions). To make their predictions, students will gather data, plot points in a table, build a model with regression, and make a calculation based on that model. Note: Students may struggle with what function type to use for regression. Depending on your goals for the activity, it may be appropriate to make a suggestion (e.g., shifted power function: y = ax^b + c). Screen 1 image: http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/918/918-spyder/ Additional images: http://media.caranddriver.com/files/2015-porsche-918-spyder-feature-car-and-driver2015-porsche-918-spyder.pdf Thanks to David Petro for the inspiration (and link) needed to get this activity off the starting blocks. https://twitter.com/davidpetro314/status/695983354517258240

By Michael Fenton