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What would be a fair fare for a taxi? to answer the questions requires young mathematicians to analyze data on fuel prices and taxi cab fares. They determine and justify a fair fare price.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the task as part of a unit assessment on data analysis
Classroom Considerations
- Note that the task uses British pounds and pence, which may be unfamiliar to U.S. learners
- Pupils need to be able to communicate their reasoning mathematically
Pros
- Task is available in Word form for easy editing
- Use of real-world data makes task worthwhile
Cons
- Modifications are necessary before using in U.S. classroom