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Page 1: Math in Everyday Life - All Schoolsschools.peelschools.org/sec/fletchersmeadow... · Math in Everyday Life Author: Paula Collins Created Date: 5/4/2012 10:25:04 AM
Page 2: Math in Everyday Life - All Schoolsschools.peelschools.org/sec/fletchersmeadow... · Math in Everyday Life Author: Paula Collins Created Date: 5/4/2012 10:25:04 AM

REMEMBER:

SUBMIT YOUR ANSWER SHEETS

TO THE MATH DEPARTMENT OFFICE

BY MONDAY, MAY 14 @ π

WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT MATH FILLED DAY!!

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ENCOUNTERING MATH IN REAL LIFE PLACES …

JUNIOR (grade 9-10)Question 1:Lunch for two at the bistro!

Question 2:How far can you go?

SENIOR (grade 11-12)Question 1:BEST computing device for you!

Question 2:Can you calculate your 3-point shot?

[Remember: Submit individual responses for a chance to win the grade level prize.]

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LUNCH FOR TWO AT THE BISTRO

You are taking a friend to the Bistro for lunch on their birthday.

You have been saving up and you have $30 to spend.

You are going to select

- an appetizer- an entree- a dessert- and a beverage for both of you from the menu

provided (on the next slide).

After making your selection, remember that you must pay 13% HST…and leave an appropriate (generous) tip.

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AppetizersBrushetta ..............$ 1.00Mozza sticks……….$ 1.50

EntréeHamburger deluxe……$3.99

(veggie option available)Chicken panini…………$5.99

REMEMBER: YOU HAVE $30 - SELECT AN APPETIZER, AN ENTREE, A DESSERT AND A BEVERAGE FOR BOTH OF YOU AND DON’T FORGET THE TAX(13%) AND TIP…

DessertCheesecake…….$ 4.00Pie a la mode……$2.00

BeveragesSoda pop…………$1.60Milkshake……$3.25

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BEST COMPUTING DEVICE FOR YOU

You have saved enough money from your part-time job to buy a personal computing device to use after you leave high school.

You have narrowed down your options to two devices (on next slide)

Your goal is to choose the best option for you based on the following criteria:

- price- product features (processer, storage, operating system, etc.)- practical personal use (word documents, presentations, games,

internet, etc)

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ACME Tablet

-10” Intel Core

-32 GB

-Android Operating System

-Upgrade to 64 GB for additional $99.99

-Purchase in store

-10% Student discount (before taxes)

$459.99 plus tax

EZZZ Laptop

-12” Intel Core

-250 GB

-Windows Operating System

-Ships from the UK (England) in 1-2 business days

-Shipping cost: £ 19.61

-Duty FREE (no tax)

£ 345.99 (£ 1 = $1.78 CAD)

REMEMBER: SELECT A DEVICE THAT WILL BEST SUIT YOUR NEEDS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL AND EXPLAIN YOUR REASONING FOR YOUR CHOICE.…

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YOUR problem to solve:

The gas consumption for the Jeep Compass is 11.43km/L.

Step 1: Choose any travel destination that is more than 100km away from Fletcher’s Meadow Secondary School.

Step 2: How many trips can you make before you must refill your 60 litre gas tank?

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THIS IS YOU!

(Your Height here: ____)

Vertical Jump = ___

Basket Height = ___

Maximum Height of the Ball = ___

Distance from you to the maximum position = ___

YOUR TURN:Investigate (yes, you may have to do a little research) and label all measurements indicated in the diagram.

Assume you have reached optimal height for your 3-point shot.