Watch Problem Solving: "All Aboard"
Featuring Amtrak Railways
Students in Mrs. Garcia's class step into the world of Laura Stanforth, Systems Program Analyst for Amtrak, as they use their problem solving skills to determine if four passengers at different stops along a sold out train route can possibly be accommodated. This episode follows Laura as she uses math to test computer programs and juggle the reservations of train riders across the country.
(Actual running time: 10 minutes 20 seconds)