It's Raining!!! (Compare areas of wiped windshields)

In this problem-solving task, students are challenged to determine whether the windshield wipers on a car or a truck allow the drivers to see more area clearly. To solve this problem, students must apply the Pythagorean theorem and their ability to find area of circles and parallelograms to find the answer. Be sure to click the links in the orange bar at the top of the page for more information about the challenge. From NCTM's Figure This! Math Challenges for Families.
Resource ID#: 10756 Type: Problem-Solving Task
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: area, circle, rectangle, parallelogram, pythagorean theorem, radius
Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: General Collection

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