Grade
4

Would You Rather? Charity Walkathon

Suppose you are planning to walk in a charity walkathon next month. People pledge donations based on how far you walk.

Would you rather receive…

A dime every 0.1 kilometer? Or $5, plus a nickel every 0.1 kilometer?

Use pictures, models, words, numbers, or symbols to justify your choice.

I would rather receive … because … 

Challenge

Why might someone choose the other pledge amount?

Follow-Up

Ask a friend or family member to choose between the two options. Did they make the same choice that you did? Why did they make their choice?