Coins in a circular pattern

Using a chart of diameters of different denominations of coins, students are asked to figure out how many coins fit around a central coin. (For this task, United States coins are used, but the task can be adapted for coins from other countries.)
Resource ID#: 44608 Type: Problem-Solving Task
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 20 Minute(s)
Keywords: diameter, radius, cpalms, icpalms, illustrativemathematics.org, illustrative mathematics, tasks, mathematics, math, Florida standards, resource, free, freely available, problems-based learning, student activities, Pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, US coins, half-dollar coin, circles, triangles, bisector, angles, tangents, circle relationships
Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: Illustrative Mathematics

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