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How much should the 40-oz size cost?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Data and probability

We found this chalkboard menu at a coffee shop recently. The shop had prices for the 12-oz (small), 16-oz (medium) and 20-ounce (large) cappuccinos. And they will also make you 40-...

Largest coffee, new world record

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Math and Food

The world record for the largest cup of coffee was recently set (see picture above). In this activity students explore scale, similar figures, volume and measurement as they estimate the...

When will he use up his chocolate milk account?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Ratio and Proportion

Brian's son buys chocolate milk every few days to go with his lunch. His school creates an invoice that they send to parents every month that show the status of his milk account. Brian p...

So just print some more money!

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Current events Ratio and Proportion Data and probability

What's the big deal with our deficit? Do we actually borrow money to cover our debt? If we do, imagine the interest charges? Help your students...

What's the answer?

Algebra Number Sense Current events

Image by Twitter user @pjmdoll. Math doesn't usually create a buzz on Twitter. This past week this post did just that. People argued online about whether the answer was 16 or...

Are original movies better than their sequels?

Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion Data and probability

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 are better ... the origi...

Louisiana

Algebra Number Sense Math and Science Math and Social Studies Current events Ratio and Proportion

We recently watched the approach of Hurricane Barry and worried about the fate of Louisiana. After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, what would another powerful hurricane do to this fragile ...

How can Nike give away so much great stuff?

Algebra Number Sense Sports Ratio and Proportion Data and probability

Worldwide Nike supports many teams and athletes. They design, manufacture, and supply gear for almost every sport imaginable. How much are those give-aways worth? Is the company going ...

How does the pay for women's soccer compare to that of men's?

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Sports Current events Data and probability

All soccer players on a team aren't paid the same. The best players are paid more than the simply great players. And in Women's soccer those same differences exist bu...

Spiraling squares - compass and straight edge

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Holidays and Annual Events Math and Art

Can you see the many spirals in this design? Students calculate the size of each increasing round of squares and consider what sort of spirals these must be. Working wit...

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