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The Z Factor AssessmentThe Z Factor Assessment
Publisher
Bowland
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Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
45 mins
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Independent Practice
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The Z Factor

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This The Z Factor assessment also includes:
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Young mathematicians determine the number of hours it would take judges of the "Z Factor" television talent show to watch every act. Participants make estimates and assumptions to solve the problem.

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Concepts

multiplication, time word problems, estimation

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the task as part of an assessment

Classroom Considerations

  • Note that the task is written for U.K. classrooms, so U.S. learners may be unfamiliar with the given references
  • Internet access is necessary if showing video clips of the TV show

Pros

  • Includes a rubric showing progression in key processes
  • Resource has a PowerPoint presentation to use with the class

Cons

  • None

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