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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

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How many pennies can you save in a lifetime? One individual knows the answer! A video presentation of a question asks scholars to determine how many pennies a bank customer has saved since he was a teenager. They know the total weight of the pennies and use that information to figure out how much the pennies are worth.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Bring in a sample of pennies for pupils use to determine the weight of one penny on their own
  • Incorporate as a performance task assessment during a unit on proportions
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects previous experience with using proportions to solve problems
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Pros
  • Includes a video recording of the solution
  • Provides all necessary information for finding an answer
Cons
  • None