Running Teams
1. The table shows how long it took some fourth
graders to run 50 yards. Did E.J. finish faster than
Jamal because he has a 9 in the numerator and
Jamal has a 40 in the numerator?
Enter your answer and your work and explanation in
the space provided. Use a drawing/visual
representation to help explain or support your
answer.
6
50 Yard Running Times
Time (sec) |
6.3
7
7
Runner
Art
Bruce
Jamal
Linda
Sue
Maria
Will
Alberto
Pat
Alba
Joyce
E.J.
Mark
2. Order the students on a number line from fastest to slowest. (include their race times
and names).
7=40
6.20
7.6
8-to
8.8
8.3
8
7.70
8-40
8.5 100
-9
7=
7.4
9