STANDARDS
CCSS: 5.NF.A.1, 6.G.A.4
TEKS: 5.3H, 7.9D
Stumpers: Theme Park Fun
Flex your math muscles with these fun brainteasers! Record your work and answers on our answer sheet.
TIME TO RIDE
Jesse and Amara want to go on the three biggest rides at Howdy Amusement Park before it closes at 5:30 p.m. Jesse says, “It’s 2:50 p.m. If it takes us 10 minutes to get to each line and 2 minutes per ride, we can’t ride all three before closing time!” Is he correct? How do you know?
Artwork by Phil Hackett
OLE BARREL: Wait Time: 1/3 hour
HOLD YOUR HORSES: Wait Time: 1 1/6 hour
CACTUS REVENGE: Wait Time: 2/5 hour
PICK YOUR POP!
Sean and Shelly are twins who love sprinkles! Based on the surface area, which ice cream should they order to get the most sprinkles possible?
Triangle height:
4.25 in.
Triangle Base:
2.5 in.
Length:
1.5 in.
Written by Diana Aydin | illustrations by Lee Montgomery
Height:
3.75 in.
Width:
2 in.
Length:
1 in.
