Big Numbers
Students show their significance of $30 billion. Handshake Problem
Students determine the total number of handshakes that would take place among a group of people shaking each other's hands. LA to NY
Students determine how much their trip from LA to NY will cost. Meeting Dilemma
Students try to determine when their teachers can find time to meet. Phone Chain
Students determine the most efficient phone chain. Planning Ahead
Students investigate the characteristics of past presidents to determine which candidate is more statistically likely to win the upcoming presidential election. Poker Game
Students identify the amount of time it takes to exhaust the possible seating arrangements for a poker game. Population in 2020
Students estimate the population of the United States in the year 2020. Table Hopping
Students determine the number of tables needed to seat a given number of people. Townhouse Tribulation
Students determine the number of square feet of brick required for a group of townhouses. |
