Activity

File Cabinet

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Take the resource out of the file cabinet. Young mathematicians estimate the number of sticky notes it would take to cover the surface area of a file cabinet. They answer a set of questions on how the number of sticky notes would change if dimensions are doubled and on how long the process would take.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide a file cabinet for learners to measure
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be familiar with area and surface area
  • Scholars must have experience with estimation strategies
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