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Fermi Time AssessmentFermi Time Assessment
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Concord Consortium
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
30 mins
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Year
1995
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Fermi Time

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It's all just a matter of time. The resource provides four Fermi questions in reference to time. The questions are open-ended and require classmates to make use of estimation and dimensional analysis.

7 Views 6 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

estimation, time, money, engines, dimensional analysis

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • For each question, brainstorm quantities that would be helpful to know
  • Provide access to reference material for class members to use for research

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should be familiar with Fermi type questions

Pros

  • Answer key provides an example on how to arrive at the first estimate
  • Contains weights for the different math actions involved in the problems

Cons

  • Only contains one solution example

Common Core

HSN-Q.A.2 HSN-Q.A.3 MP1 MP4 MP6

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