Assessment

Fermi Area

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Discover creative ways to use surface area formulas. In the assessment task, scholars apply estimation strategies to determine surface area in non-routine problems. They consider surface area of kitchen sponges, rock salt crystals, and paint.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have the class research the connection of the tasks to the concept of Fermi area
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners should be able to calculate surface area of different 3-D objects
  • Pupils also need to be able to perform unit conversions between metric and customary systems
Pros
  • Gives individuals a choice of which problem to attempt
  • Answer key includes comprehensive solutions for each problem
Cons
  • None