STANDARDS
CCSS: 6.RP.A.2, 6.EE.A.2, 6.G.A.1
TEKS: 6.3E, 6.9A, 6.9B, 6.9C, 6.8D
Stumpers: Let’s Recycle!
Flex your math muscles with these fun brainteasers! Record your work and answers on our answer sheet.
MATH POEM
In April, we celebrate both Earth Day and National Poetry Month! Read the math limerick below. Then solve this problem:
If the duo keeps plogging at this rate, how long will it take them to clean up all 104 pieces of litter in the park?
On Earth Day, Joan and Joe go "plogging,"
Picking up litter as they're jogging.
In just 1 minute they get
4 cans, 7 straws, 1 baguette,
And an old sock that smells alarming!
PICTURE PUZZLE
Jar + Box = Can (minus) 6
Jar × Jar × Jar = 27
Box(squared) (minus) Jar = 22
Find the numerical value of each reccyclable item.
The Jar equals ... ?
The Box equals ... ?
The Can equals ... ?
GARDEN GEOMETRY
Ivy turns 48 plastic bottles into planters 9 in. long by 3 in. high. If she hangs them with 2 in. of space on all sides, does she have enough to cover a wall 4.75 ft long by 3.5 ft high? Explain.
