Waiting in Line
Problem
What is the best line to get into at the grocery store?
Implementation
- Begin by posting the question, "What is the best line to get into at the grocery store?," for the class to read.
- Allow students time to discuss their understanding. Ask "how do you choose?"
- Project the image shown at right to the class
- Ask students to pick which lane they would get into.
- Either as a class or in groups, have students discuss what happens when they get in line at the grocery store.
- Ask them what then they need to know in order to solve the problem.
- Distribute resources, and have students work out problem.
- Have students discuss their findings to the entire class.
Extension
- Post different line length scenarios, have students determine which line they would get into.
Resources
What I Would Do With This: Groceries