If you have read the book Counting on Frank by Rod Clement then you are aware already of how a vivid imagination can bring to life a wide array of mathematics related to estimation, number, space, measurement, and chance and data ideas. In this math mini spark you will explore the story and work through some challenge problems.

Spark your math thinking!

1. Set up your math mini spark recording page: #112: Fermi math warm up

2. Listen to this story. On your recording page record 3 of the facts you thought were the most interesting.

3.  Open this document or print it if you would like. Complete the math thinking on your recording page or on the document.

4. Share your math mini spark recording page with your teacher or EY coordinator.

The type of math you did in this mini spark is called Fermi math. Check out the FERMI math badges at the EY website.