WebQuest Evaluation

Searching for Solutions

Introduction -- Task Description -- Process -- Evaluation -- Web Resources -- Conclusion

j0078622.wmf (1494 bytes) REAL LIFE APPLICATIONS - Independent Problem Solving

Throughout this unit, you learned about many types of problem-solving strategies. You worked by yourself, with partners, and even in small groups. The Internet was used as a resource for gaining information and you've used your decision-making and brainstorming skills on a regular basis. Now, you get to apply all you've learned.

Choose three of the problems listed below to investigate. Read the description about the problem and visit the problem page. You will be given background information about your investigation and a mathematical problem to solve. Be sure to print the problem page because it may have websites to visit and important criteria for solving your problem. You can keep track of your progress and record your responses on the page you print.

So, get your pencil and a calculator and get started. Good luck!

Problem Title	Problem Description
The Cactus Problem	Have you ever owned a cactus? Do you know how to properly take care of cacti? Andre is in charge of watering and feeding a very special cactus; one which must follow a rigid schedule. Can you determine specific feeding dates according to guidelines?
Money, Money Everywhere!	Do you collect loose change? Have you ever bought something special with the money you've saved? David has a filled container and is ready to wrap his coins in rolls. Can you help him figure out how many of each coin he has?
Where Did All My Marbles Go?	So many games come with little pieces. Do you lose them or do you keep them all together? I have a bag of marbles, but I gave some away. Can you help me figure out how many marbles I had before I started sharing them with my friends?
Where Did You Get Those Peanuts?	Did you every buy a bag of peanuts at the circus or the zoo? Did you feed all of them to the elephants? What did you do with the left-overs? Robin had lots left over, so she ate them all week. But now she wants to know how many she had. Can you help her figure out how many were in her bag once she started eating them?
I See Lots of Legs!	Have you ever visited a farm? Did you have trouble counting animals? Susie saw lots of heads and legs on her grandfather's farm. Can you help her figure out how many chickens and pigs she saw?

Lemonade Stand - A Bonus Activity For Fast Workers!	You've decided to open a street-side lemonade stand. You'll need to investigate supply and demand, cost analysis, and weather statistics. Can you make a profit from your business venture?