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Fearless Frames In this task, students are asked to calculate the dimensions of a prism frame being built using a predetermined amount of metal. This task includes: |
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Fruit Boxes In this task, students are given box dimensions for a flat box and asked to calculate the largest volume possible. This task includes: |
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Glasses In this task, students must find the volumes of three glasses of varying shapes. This task includes: |
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Security Camera This task requires students to determine the most optimal security camera placement in a store to prevent shoplifting and provides a diagram with people throughout the store in order to give a quantatative visual. This task includes: |
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