Watching Movies to Stimulate Mathematical Inquiry
Abstract
Have you ever wondered the odds of Luke Skywalker making that perfect shot to destroy the Death Star? How about the size and speed of the T-Rex in Jurassic Park? In this session, we will investigate several examples of how mathematics can be used to make sense of remarkable phenomena in the movies. We will brainstorm connections to a variety of concepts in algebra and geometry.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Film in Education and Therapy
Mathematics Education and Pedagogy
Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- DigitalCommons-IMSA (Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy)
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN