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An interactive challenges mathematicians to round large numbers with help from a large scale that measures the weight of a blue whale. The practie's five questions include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, true or false, and an open discussion.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Combine subjects math and science then assign the interactive as a May Do activity
- Assign the interactive during math center rotations, have the page bookmarked or already opened to make access easier
- Send the link home for additional practice outside of school
Classroom Considerations
- A free CK-12 account is required to complete the interactive
- Learners should be familiar with rounding large numbers
- Scratch paper is needed to solve some equations
Pros
- The dial on the scale emoves easily
- Answers are graded rapidly
- Hints and helpful information is provided
Cons
- None