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Content Standards:

TSWBAT...

...identify area formulas

...find the surface area of figures using area formulas.

...find the perimeter of figures.

...measure quantities using appropriate units, instruments, and methods.

...apply mathematical knowledge to real world situations.

...estimate amounts and determine levels of accuracy needed.

Process Standards:

TSWBAT...

...explain a process.

...organize material.

...analyze strategies to solve problems.

Task

Your parents want to put new carpet and a baseboard in their bedroom. However, they need to know how much carpet and baseboard to order. Since you are taking a geometry class this semester, your parents ask you to give them a hand. Your job is to make a set of directions for your parents to follow. You then need to follow those directions, and calculate how much carpet and baseboard your parents will need.

Carpet and Baseboard Criteria

The students will be assessed on the following items.

1) Logical flow of directions

2) Arrangement of proportions

3) Accuracy of calculations

4) Organization of work

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