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![[A Pizza Box]](/Images/publications/LL/27/2/22d/supplement/dixonlead.jpg)
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A Slice of
Data
By Juli K. Dixon and Mary M. Ruetten
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In this thematic unit, students must
use their
research, statistical analysis, writing, small-group, and
presentation
skills to develop a mock pizza shop. Students learn survey
design,
data entry, and how design influences marketing
decisions.
Pizza-Related
Web Sites
Note. The Web sites listed
on this
page were valid when this issue of
L&L went to press.
We have no control over these sites, though, and the Web
is very
volatile. Please let us know if you find a broken link,
and we’ll
do our best to update it.
Resources
Worksheets
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![[
Picture of Juli K. Dixon]](/inhouse/publications/ll/contribgfx/dixon_juli_sm.jpg)
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Juli K. Dixon (dixonj1@nevada.edu),
assistant professor at the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas,
specializes in mathematics education and technology.
Her research
interests include the application of technology in
mathematics
instruction. She is currently directing grants with
the purpose
of preparing pre- and inservice teachers and
university faculty
to effectively integrate technology into school
mathematics
as well as science and mathematics education
courses. She
has published articles on using the World Wide Web
and The
Geometer’s Sketchpad in mathematics
instruction. Contact
her at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
University
of Nevada, Las Vegas, Box 453005, Las Vegas, NV
89154-3005;
702.895.1448; fax 702.895.4898.
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![[Picture of Mary M. Ruetten]](/inhouse/publications/ll/contribgfx/ruetten_mary_sm.jpg)
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Mary M. Ruetten (ruetten@nevada.edu),
is a full-time doctoral student in Curriculum and
Instruction
at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She works
with pre-
and inservice teachers to enhance and improve
mathematics
instruction. Mary has taught second through eighth
grades
as well as mathematics methods for elementary school
teachers
at UNLV. Her research interests include spatial
development
and the integration of technology into mathematics.
Contact
her at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
University
of Nevada, Las Vegas, Box 453005, Las Vegas, NV
89154-3005.
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