
Carpet Caper Students determine the number of rolls of carpet needed to cover a basement, and how to cut the carpet so it results in the least number of seams. More for the Money Students determine the best buy for their teacher. Playground Fun Students determine the fairest way of ordering basketball and soccer balls and the cost. Portfolio Pizza Party Given size and price information, students place an order for a class pizza party. Presents Students have saved $26,462 and must determine which Christmas presents to buy their families. Should We Burst Their Bubble? Students determine which gum container presents the better deal. Stacks of Coins Students identify the number of quarters, nickels and dimes in three stacks of coins. Stained Glass Surprise Students figure the cost of creating a stained glass mobile in the shapes and sizes of tangram pieces. Terrific Tiles Given the dimension of a kitchen floor and the dimension of tiles, students determine the number of tiles needed to cover the kitchen floor. Winning Ticket Students compare two payment plans to determine which is the better deal. |