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How long would it take to break into a safe by testing every possible combination of codes? Pupils view a video clip of this happening and must determine the total amount of time before success. They measure how long each step takes, add it together for the number of tries, then convert to minutes or hours to learn the surprising answer.
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Instructional Ideas
- Explain the premise of the TV show Scandal to help students connect to the activity
- Have stop watches available for pupils to test how long different portions of the activity take
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to the Internet
Pros
- Connects math to a popular television show
- Provides a teacher note with exactly how to solve the problem and the correct answer
- Relies on problem-solving skills
Cons
- None