Here is a fun project. Sammy observes a chipmunk and a squirrel to see how many holes each needs in order to stash the same number of acorns.  Scholars could find the answer algebraically or create a table to analyze the problem in different ways. This problem could be used as a Common Core assessment question, an in-class activity, or as a homework problem.  

Concepts

equivalent equations

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Additional Tags

guess and check to problem solve, system of equations substitution, system of equation, equivalent equations, common core assessment practice, math

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Pros

• Illustrates the type of question that would be on a Common Core assessment.
• Allows for multiple ways to solve this problem
• Show the relationship between equations and tables
• Detailed description of possible solutions provided

Cons

• Prior knowledge of how to solve equivalent equations is needed.

Common Core

8.EE.C.7.a MP3 MP4