Grade 6 Mathematics · Pre-UnitStandard 5.MD.C.5

Lesson 1.41.4 Small Group · Group 2

Group 2 · Set BSecond challenge form · new problems, same idea

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Learning target I can construct an argument using equations, drawings, or words, and use volume to defend a recommendation, explain what each part stands for, and build one for a situation I have not seen before.

Remember1.4 Small Group · Group 2

Back every claim with correct calculations and clear words, and test an “always” claim, because one counterexample can prove it false. Test a claim before you trust it. One counterexample shows that an “always” claim is false.

Words: argument (argumento)conjecture (conjetura)counterexample (contraejemplo)volume (volumen)cubic unit (unidad cúbica)

  1. 1Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Pack A has 2 boxes. Each box is 8 in by 2 in by 10 in. Pack B has 3 boxes. Each box is 4 in by 3 in by 9 in. How many more cubic inches does Pack B hold?

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  2. 2Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Box G is 5 in by 2 in by 12 in. Box H is 4 in by 4 in by 8 in. How many more cubic inches does Box H hold?

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  3. 3Circle the letter of the best answer. Show how you know.

    Sam claims, “A taller fish tank always holds more water.” Which pair of tanks shows that Sam is wrong?

    1. AA 20 in tall tank holds 2,000 cu in. A 10 in tall tank holds 3,000 cu in.
    2. BA 20 in tall tank holds 2,000 cu in. A 15 in tall tank holds 1,500 cu in.
    3. CTwo tanks are both 12 in tall. One holds 480 cu in and one holds 400 cu in.
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  4. 4Complete each step, then write the final answer.

    Box P is 2 in by 3 in by 10 in. Box Q has a 5 in by 6 in bottom. What is the shortest whole-inch height that makes Box Q hold more than Box P?

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Explain your thinkingWhy can one counterexample prove a claim false, but one example cannot prove it true? Use Zoe's claim.

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