Cash in on a great resource. After watching a video of a coin counter, pupils estimate the number of coins and the amount of money they see. They then use additional given information and systems of equations to find the actual values.

Concepts

systems of equations, systems of linear equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring in a sack of coins to show learners simpler problems
  

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars should have experience with systems of equations
• Pupils must know how to translate real-world situations into algebraic representations
  

Pros

• Video helps make task relevant
  

Cons

• No worksheet or handout
  

Common Core

8.EE.C.8.b