Give a round of applause for completing the task. Scholars watch a video that shows an extremely fast clapper and a timer. The activity requires applying concepts of rates and proportional reasoning to estimate the number of claps in one minute.

Concepts

ratios, proportions, proportional reasoning, estimation, rates

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource as a warm-up activity
  

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should be familiar with rates
• Knowledge of estimation strategies is a prerequisite
  

Pros

• Includes a video showing the correct answer
  
• Connection to real-life situations may interest learners
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.RP.A.3.a 6.RP.A.3.b 6.RP.A.3.c 6.RP.A.3.d