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Here's hoping that we can all fit into the pool. Given pictures and dimensions of a pool in tile lengths, scholars decide how many people can fit into the pool. This requires consideration of area, as well as the application of some estimation strategies.
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Instructional Ideas
- Visit the school pool and conduct a similar investigation
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be familiar with areas of rectangles and circles
- Note that the class may come up with a variety of answers, even though the indicated answer is 75 people
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Pros
- Pictures of a real pool make the task more relevant
Cons
- Teachers must access images individually, which can be cumbersome
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