Current Problems of the Week

Primary

How Many Berries Did I Eat? - June 10

berries in a basket

Did I eat more blueberries or raspberries?

Algebra

The Joke - June 17

How quickly do jokes circulate via email?

Latest Solution: Factor Bingo

Math Fundamentals

A Larger Garden - June 17

seed packets

Compare the areas of two gardens and the amount of fencing needed.

Latest Solution: Something Fishy

Geometry

Dendrochronology - June 10

Figure out about how old a large yellow birch is, given its diameter.

Latest Solution: Off on a Tangent

Pre-Algebra

Scale Stepping - June 10

chart paper Using the information on central tendency, find how much each of the five might weigh.

Latest Solution: Apple Picking

Trig & Calculus

Let Me Guess Your Number - June 17

sealCan Katie learn to read her brother's mind?

Latest Solution: Your Interview Question Is...


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