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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...

Does it pay to get educated?

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

Why should students do well in school, graduate high school, or go on to college? In this activity median earnings by various education levels are explored. Students compare t...

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...

Who's going back to school?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Ratio and Proportion Data and probability

Students look at the past and present populations of the U.S. and the past and present population of school attendees to calculate the percentage of the population that are enrolled in K-12 school...

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 ...

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