Assessment

Ground Beef

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Ever wonder how a butcher creates the different types of ground beef? Young mathematicians explore the methods butchers use to create their desired ground beef quality. Given a combination of two types of meat with varying leanness, scholars develop an approach to finding the perfect mix. They write and solve a system of equations and then modify their result for different scenarios.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use extension ideas to differentiate within your classes
  • Have pupils contact local butchers to determine the types of meat they use to create the ground beef in their stores
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires proficiency with writing multivariable equations and solving systems of equations
Pros
  • Uses a real-world example to illustrate to pupils the importance of math in different professions
  • Uses questions that encourage high levels of thinking
  • Includes a worked-out solutions guide
Cons
  • None