Activity

Cash or Gas?

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This Cash or Gas? activity also includes:

Which option provides the best payout? Pupils predict which lottery prize to take. They devise a method to calculate which prize would likely provide the greatest monetary value.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members research average commutes and historical gas prices for the area
  • Provide an opportunity for classmates to share problem solving strategies
Classroom Considerations
  • Students should be familiar with dimensional analysis
Pros
  • Provides an optional reading passage
  • Includes suggested problem-solving strategies
Cons
  • None