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This In or Out? ... What's Your Decision? unit plan also includes:
- In or Out? Packet (Zip)
- Lesson Plan
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- Vocabulary
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Young mathematicians use photos and video clips to determine if a cricket player is "in" or "out." This analysis occurs using scale factors, distance-rate-time formula, and consideration of precision and accuracy.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with a physical education teacher for the unit
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to be able to evaluate expressions, including expressions with square roots
- Access to computers is necessary for some parts of the lessons
Pros
- Web page format allows for easy navigation
- Lessons have supporting notes that give advice and background information about cricket
Cons
- U.S. learners may not be able to relate to the context