Dr. Brittne Nelson Kakulla uses math to understand people and solve problems by comparing things, finding patterns and outliers, and classifying people and behaviors into groups. She explains how math can help solve a teacher's problem about whether to have a Fortnite dance-off by analyzing the affects, behaviors, and cognitions of students related to their ability and willingness to do different Fortnite dances. Dr. Kakulla believes math is a useful tool for understanding people and addressing various problems.

1. USING MATHTO
UNDERSTAND PEOPLE
Dr. Brittne Nelson Kakulla

2. I AM A SOCIAL SCIENTIST

3. I USE MATHTO UNDERSTAND
PEOPLE AND SOLVE PROBLEMS
Things you can understand about people:
The ABC's Affect, Behaviors, Cognitions

4. WAYS I USE MATH
• Comparing things
• Finding patterns and outliers
• Classifying things into groups

5. LET'S SOLVE SOME PROBLEMS!
• Problem:Your teacher wants to have a Fortnite
dance-off but doesn't know if that is a good idea.
• How can we solve the problem? With Math!

6. FORTNITE DANCE OPTIONS
Floss Take the L Hype

7. PROBLEM SOLVING WITH MATH
• How many students are afraid of dancing in public?
(affect)
• How many students know how to do the dances?
(behavior)
• Floss, Hype, or the L-which is the most popular
dance? (cognition)
LETS MOVE!

8. MATH IS USEFUL IN LOTS OF
WAYS!
Wristbands for everyone
Questions?
Thanks Everyone!