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7th
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Thumbs on Fire

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How fast are those thumbs? Pupils view a short video showing a person typing out a text message in a speed challenge. They use the information they can glean from the video to estimate the number of seconds it will take to completely type the message shown.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

ratios, rates, estimation, proportional reasoning

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the resource as part of the closure section of a lesson on proportional relationship

Classroom Considerations

  • Scholars should have experience with rates and proportional relationships
  • Knowledge of estimation strategies is necessary

Pros

  • Highlights the relevance of mathematics to daily life
  • Includes the answer in the form of a video

Cons

  • None

Common Core

7.RP.A.1 7.RP.A.2.a 7.RP.A.2.b 7.RP.A.2.c 7.RP.A.2.d 7.RP.A.3

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