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Big bucks 2023

Number Sense Sports Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Updated! When soccer great, Lionel Messi played for Barcelona, he had one of the highest paid contracts of any athlete in the world.  He had a $674 million dollar 4-year contract. Canelo Álv...

The new largest Lego set ever - The Roman Colosseum

Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
Note: This is a remake of our 2014 and 2017 activities "How Much Does a Lego Cost?". How much could the Roman Colossem Lego set cost ? Student first make a guess and then think about what ...

Sadly, Jorge passed away yesterday.

Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
He was a great dog!  We wondered how old he was in human years? Jorge has been part of YummyMath for a long time. Sadly, yesterday he died.  We wondered how old he would ...

World record Snickers Bar

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Math and Food Ratio and Proportion
  In late January, workers at the Mars Wrigley plant in Waco, Texas created this giant Snickers Bar. It won a spot in The Guinness Book of Records as the World's largest Snicker's Bar. Wh...

NHL Playoff games can sure last a long time!

Algebra Number Sense Sports Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
Revised! We're watching another Stanley Cup playoff now. Will there be any really long games during the playoffs? In 2013, a Stanley Cup playoff match between the Bruins and Blackhawks wen...

Should I get the Big One?

Algebra Math and Food Ratio and Proportion
  Let your students decide if the BIG one is a fair deal.    Which size will they get?  Which size offers the most value?  Make a guess, then do the math.

How much does the biggest Lego set ever cost?

Algebra Number Sense Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability
  Picture from the Verge. Click to see the story. Note: This is a remake of our 2014 "How Much Does a Lego Cost" activity   How much could the...

Total solar eclipse - apparent sizes

Algebra Geometry Math and Science Current events Ratio and Proportion
  Where will the eclipse be seen?  What if you are not in the path of totality?  Total solar eclipse?  What is apparent size?  How can the moon seem to cover the sun complete...

Flag Art

Number Sense Geometry Math and Social Studies Math and Art Ratio and Proportion
A little ratio art might be a fun way to get ready for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. In this activity (Flags) students measure; create whole number ratios for the official U.S. flag; decide h...

How Much is a Tweet Worth?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Sports Ratio and Proportion Data and probability
These days it seems everyone is on social media. Are you? Famous athletes and entertainers are on social media and they can make a lot of money.  In this activity students study how ...
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