Roll out the red carpet for an exemplary lesson. Using the dimensions of a rolled piece of carpet, learners calculate the dimensions of the flat sample. Pictures provide individuals with the information they need to make a valid conclusion.

Concepts

area, area of rectangles, circles, radius

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring a small rug for your classes to recreate the lesson on a smaller scale
• Have pupils write an arithmetic sequence to model the rolls of the carpet

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a basic understanding of dimensions of a rectangle

Pros

• Provides photo evidence for the solution
• Allows teachers to provide feedback and offer suggestions

Cons

• None

Common Core

7.G.A.1 7.G.B.4 HSF-BF.A.2 MP4 MP8