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Raise the bar and strive to be above average. The assessment task requires budding mathematicians to think critically and evaluate given statements. What does it truly mean to be above average?
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Instructional Ideas
- Group the class into pairs for the task
- Have learners search for newspaper articles that mention averages
Classroom Considerations
- The task could easily be adapted as a class discussion question
Pros
- Involves higher-order thinking skills
- Teacher resource includes a rubric with optional weighting guide
Cons
- None