Assessment

Fermi Volume

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It is about this big. An assessment provides three questions on the estimations of volume. Pupils determine the quantities needed and use dimensional analysis to arrive at estimations involving dollar bills, paint, and gasoline.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Provide pictures that show the relative sizes needed in the estimations
  • After individuals complete the questions, have them share in partners to revise their estimates
Classroom Considerations
  • Pupils should be familiar with Fermi type questions
Pros
  • Includes notation of Math Big ideas involved in the task
  • Contains an example on how to arrive at an estimate
Cons
  • Only contains one sample solution in the answer key
Common Core