Activity

Distance, Rate, and Time—Walking Home

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Dig into a classic math problem with your classes. Through an engaging task, learners work with rate and distance information to make conclusions. In the task, two people walk at different rates; one leaves first, and scholars calculate when the second person overtakes the first.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Scaffold for lower level pupils by providing number lines
  • Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer
Classroom Considerations
  • Individuals should have previous experience with distance, rate, and time calculations
Pros
  • Highlights key misconceptions
  • Includes several solution methods
Cons
  • None