Math Challenge August 9

The crocodile is the heaviest reptile. How much can a crocodile weigh?

Clue: Tyler weighs 60 pounds. His older two brothers each weigh 85 pounds. A crocodile can weigh 5 times more than Tyler and his brothers

combined.

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Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!

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Kelly

Math Challenge August 8

The drive-in movie screen measures 20 feet by 36 feet. What is its area?

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Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!

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Math Challenge August 7

The most hated chore for Americans is washing dishes. What percentage of people said washing dishes is their most hated chore?

Clue:While 8.5% of people sid ironing was their most hated chore, twice as many people said they hated washing dishes.

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Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!


Good Luck!
Kelly

Math Challenge August 6

What is the most weight ever lost by one person?

Clue: This person went from a weight of 1,400 pounds to a weight of 476 pounds.

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Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!

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Math Challenge August 2

Palmer has 30 cents worth of dimes and nickels in his pocket. If he has the same number of dimes as nickels, how many coins does he have?

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Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!

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Kelly

Math Challenge August 1

Parker is reading his new book. There are 759 pages in it. He is one third of the way through. How many pages has he read?

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Parents may help, but try to let your child figure it out on their own.Weekly winner wins a Smencil. Monthly winner wins a $20 Barnes and Noble gift certificate!

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Kelly