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Have you ever wanted to download a great lesson, but you weren't sure if you had enough time? Scholars learn to create a function for this situation to determine when a file will finish downloading. They also learn the difference between bits and bytes.
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Instructional Ideas
- Compare the download speeds of cell phones versus hard-wired computers
- Reverse a similar question: if you have the same Internet speed and a file required 58 seconds to download, how large was the file?
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior knowledge of setting up a function and solving for an end point
- This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
- Individuals solve the problem by graphing or with a system of equations, arming them with multiple methods
- Includes a video with the answer
Cons
- Includes a few misspelled words