What will your kids choose?
In this activity, kids have to choose between winning $250,000 cash and a penny doubled every day for 31 days. Most people will choose the $250,000, even adults. Many people know that $250k is a lot of money and they would rather have that in their hands today, rather than to wait to see what the outcome is after doubling a penny for 31 days. What a fun activity.
This is an excellent lesson in delayed gratification.
5th Grade Math-Multiplication
Kids will explore the concept of doubling numbers.
Answer Keys Included
In this activity, kids have to choose between winning $250,000 cash and a penny doubled every day for 31 days. Most people will choose the $250,000, even adults. Many people know that $250k is a lot of money and they would rather have that in their hands today, rather than to wait to see what the outcome is after doubling a penny for 31 days. What a fun activity.
This is an excellent lesson in delayed gratification.
5th Grade Math-Multiplication
Kids will explore the concept of doubling numbers.
Answer Keys Included
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