Popcorn Maths
- 25 Jun 2020
In the last week of Term 2 in groups, they were given two pieces of A4 paper and asked to construct two cylinders - one with the paper horizontal and one with the paper vertical. They were then asked to estimate which one had the greater volume. To test their hypothesis, they popped a packet of microwave popcorn and tested which cylinder would hold the most. They then were asked to explain their results mathematically.
Students enjoyed completing this hands-on task and agreed that their favourite part was eating the popcorn at the end.
Mrs Jess Dixon
Mathematics Teacher
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