Dig into a classic math problem with your classes. Through an engaging task, learners work with rate and distance information to make conclusions. In the task, two people walk at different rates; one leaves first, and scholars calculate when the second person overtakes the first.

Concepts

distance, distance rate time problems, rates, time, graphing, math modeling

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Scaffold for lower level pupils by providing number lines
• Record new vocabulary in a graphic organizer

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals should have previous experience with distance, rate, and time calculations

Pros

• Highlights key misconceptions
• Includes several solution methods

Cons

• None

Common Core

8.EE.C.8.a HSA-CED.A.1 HSA-CED.A.3 MP1 MP2 MP4 MP8