Reflection: Math problem solving allows students to think outside the box and also connects to the core standards. It gets students to use critical thinking as well. The problem below allows students to use different formulas and really think about the question being asked.This also allows students to activate prior knowledge on volume. Hands on activities lets students use strategies and real life objects to figure out math.
George and Phil were playing with their fish tank again. They had a difficult time keeping their fish alive. The fish tank is 100cm long, 60 cm wide and 40 cm high. They tilted the tank, as shown, resting on a 60 cm edge, with the water level reaching the midpoint of the base. When they rest the tank down to a horizontal position, what is the depth of the water in cm?
Worksheet for Students
Worksheet for Students