Modeling: Making Matchsticks

This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to:
  • Interpret a situation and represent the variables mathematically.
  • Select appropriate mathematical methods.
  • Interpret and evaluate the data generated.
  • Communicate their reasoning clearly.
The context is estimating how many matchsticks (rectangular prisms) can be made from this tree (conic).
Resource ID#: 32011 Type: Teaching Idea
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 7, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Keywords: cone, rectangular prism, volume, estimate, estimation, 3D, 2D, real world,
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: General Collection

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