Grade
2

Would You Rather? Pennies or Dimes

Would you rather have…

All the pennies it takes to cover a sheet of paper? Or all the dimes it takes to measure the length of your shoe?

Use numbers, symbols, pictures, or math words to explain your choice.

I would rather have … because … 

Challenge

Can you think of a reason why the other choice might make sense?

Follow-Up

Write, tell, or draw your own problem like this one. Share it with someone else and ask them to explain their choice.