Task, Information, Rubric: A Mathematical Modeling Task

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The Cell Phone modeling task centers on a Fermi real-world estimation question. The task and rubric can be used at different grade levels to focus on the modeling process and classroom community.

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    • Cell Phone - NCTM workshop 2023 (1,336 KB)
    • Fermi Problem Rubric (195 KB)
    • Pizza - NCTM workshop 2023 (2,675 KB)
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