TASK 10
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Students will solve a series of problems regarding supplies needed for
classrooms using the four operations with whole numbers and decimals to
hundredths. They will then be asked to look at two ads for local stores and
advice the principal of the best way��place to purchase the supplies.
Part 1
It’s the beginning of the school year and time to get supplies for the
classroom. Mr. Burton has ordered some supplies for his students and is
wondering if he has enough for his 32 students.
Task 1: Mr. Burton ordered 512 pencils. How many pencils will each
student receive? Show your work by writing a mathematical sentence or
drawing a model or calculations.
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MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE TASKS 31 Christie Wainwright