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Split Time ActivitySplit Time Activity
Publisher
101 Questions
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2013
Usage Permissions
Creative Commons
BY-NC: 3.0
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Split Time

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Stay on track to learn about proportions. Scholars watch an introductory video that shows the split time for a runner on an outdoor track. Applying concepts of proportional reasoning, they determine what the runner's split time would be for a shorter indoor track.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

proportions, track and field, proportional reasoning

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite a track coach or physical education teacher to help explain split time
  • If multiple tracks are available, try out the situation

Classroom Considerations

  • A familiarity with proportional reasoning is a must

Pros

  • Provides an answer with supporting video

Cons

  • Only includes one situation and problem

Common Core

6.RP.A.3.b MP4

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