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Pizza Extravaganza
 


Activity Overview

Students will conduct a survey of the class to determine favorite pizza toppings. They use this sample information to predict the preferred toppings for the school and use the TI-15 to help them with the calculations to plan a school-wide pizza party.

Before the Activity

  • See the attached PDF file for detailed instructions for this activity
  • Print pages 18 - 24 from the attached PDF file for your class

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    		During the Activity

    		Distribute the pages to the class.

    Follow the activity procedures:
  • Find the number of students who choose each flavor of ice-cream
  • Record the total number of students in the class to determine the percent of students preferring each flavor


  • Conduct a survey of the class to determine the favorite pizza toppings
  • Record the number of students who vote for a particular topping
  • Use the calculator to find the percentage of the class that prefers each type of topping
  • Calculate the percentage and the number of students in the school who are likely to prefer each type of topping
  • Calculate the number of pizzas of each type that is needed
  • Create a chart showing the survey results and write an explanation of the calculations

    		After the Activity

  • Review student results
  • As a class, view posters and discuss the similarities and differences between the different solutions
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary

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    Subject Area:
    Math : Middle Grades Math : Number Sense
    Math : PreAlgebra : Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis
    Math : PreAlgebra : Number Sense and Operations
    Math : Middle Grades Math : Probability, Statistics and Data Analysis

    Author:
    Texas Instruments

    Level:
    5-8

    Activity Time:
    60 Minutes

    Device:
    TI-15 Explorer™

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    Other:
    This is Activity 3 from the EXPLORATIONS Book:
    Developing Problem-Solving Skills with the TI-15

    The following materials are required for this activity:

  • Chart paper and markers


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