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Peeps
Peeps

"How many Peeps do you think are sold for Easter in the U.S.?" In this updated activity, students start by making their own guesses for the number of...

Number Sense Math and Food Grades 5–8
New Mega Millions (probability)
New Mega Millions (probability)

In this activity, students apply their understanding of probability and combinations to investigate a bold new claim by the Mega Millions lottery: “Your odds of winning are better...

Data and probability Wow factor
Starbucks Sales and Nutrition
Starbucks Sales and Nutrition

Kick off the activity with starter slides that spark curiosity by asking students if they recognize the Starbucks logo and how many locations they think are in the...

Number Sense Math and Food Grades 6–HS
The new largest Lego set ever - The Roman Colosseum
The new largest Lego set ever - The Roman Colosseum

Note: This is a remake of our 2014 and 2017 activities " How Much Does a Lego Cost? ". How much could the Roman Colossem Lego set cost...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–7
Do the best movies make the most money?
Do the best movies make the most money?

Do the "Best" movies make the most money? How could you measure the "best" movie? What information would you need to make this judgement? At most ten movies...

Data and probability Grades 7–8
Are original movies better than their sequels?
Are original movies better than their sequels?

We've gathered some data on movie ratings and their sequels and asked students to analyze the data, decide on some analysis and debate (with their mathematical data) which...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS
Nike's latest bet
Nike's latest bet

Nike has just chosen a surprising person to represent the 30th anniversary of their slogan, "Just Do It". Colin Kaepernick, past quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, has...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–HS
How much does the biggest Lego set ever cost?
How much does the biggest Lego set ever cost?

Picture from the Verge. Click to see the story. Note: This is a remake of our 2014 " How Much Does a Lego Cost " activity How much...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–7
What does 95% confidence in the poll results mean?
What does 95% confidence in the poll results mean?

There have been a lot of polls about who will win the Presidential election. I get so confused when polling results are reported. What is a 95% confidence...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 8–HS
Clean Close Shave
Clean Close Shave

Take a look at the infographic. What do you see? What do you think? What do you wonder? [caption id="attachment_16099" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Image from West Coast Shaving. Clicking...

Algebra Grades 4–HS
How much does a Lego cost?
How much does a Lego cost?

This is a three act task, with an activity guide. Show students the act one video. What questions do they have? How much could the Star Wars kit...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–7