Friday, January 18, 2013

Optional Math Homework for Month of January

Problem #1
Six dinosaurs had a race.  Two dinosaurs tied for second.  Speedy was one of them.  Little T was ahead of Goofy.  Goody beat Little Dino.  Sleepy came in last.  Steggy was beaten by only one other dinosaur.  Who won the race?  Show the order in which each dinosaur crossed the finish line. 

Problem #2
Joe bought 7 green lollipops.  There are 3 fewer yellow lollipops than green lollipops.  There are 2 more red lollipops than yellow lollipops.  How many lollipops are there?  Show how you got your answer.

Problem #3
Judy and Mary are at the fair.  They have ten more minutes before they have to leave.  They have three tickets each to ride three rides each.  What three rides could they ride before they have to leave? 
Roller Coaster-6 minutes
Ferris Wheel-2 minutes
Bumbper Cars-5 minutes
Swings-1 minute
Tea Cups-4 minutes

Problem #4
What time is it?  The short hand is on the hour.  It is an odd number.  It is between 2 and 4 o'clock.  Write a time puzzle for a friend.