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It's great to have a large swimming pool. An interesting performance task asks learners to optimize the volume of pools for a given surface area. They consider four different shapes for pools and find the maximum volume for each pool.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the worksheet as a formative assessment
Classroom Considerations
- Scholars must have experience with optimization problems
- Pupils should be aware of volume and surface area formulas
Pros
- Worksheet is available in Word form, allowing for changes if desired
- Provides diagrams that illustrate each situation
Cons
- Answer key is general and does not show actual solutions for each problem