Mathematics activities related to data logging were incorporated into Year 8 classes and Year 11 advanced mathematics activities.
The exploration of real data in context through the use of data logging was exemplified through “extreme” data logging activities on rides at a theme park. The school had two industry links in this project. The first link was with Texas Instruments, the manufacturer of the data loggers. The school used the Texas Instrument Data Collection System TI83-CBL2 in this project. The second link was with Fantasy Garden, a large theme park relatively close to the school which included nearly 30 adventure rides, including gravity defying thrill experiences.