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Which option provides the best payout? Pupils predict which lottery prize to take. They devise a method to calculate which prize would likely provide the greatest monetary value.
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- Have class members research average commutes and historical gas prices for the area
- Provide an opportunity for classmates to share problem solving strategies
Classroom Considerations
- Students should be familiar with dimensional analysis
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- Provides an optional reading passage
- Includes suggested problem-solving strategies
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