Baseball Pyramid Challenge Insights

Baseball Pyramid Challenge Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Fun, Design

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video tutorial presents a challenge to build a pyramid using 1240 baseballs within 45 minutes. Participants discuss strategies, such as starting from a corner and using baseball bats for support. The challenge requires precise calculations and adjustments. Reflections on the challenge highlight the importance of planning and execution, with suggestions for improvements and feedback on the experience.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the baseball pyramid challenge?

To build a pyramid using 1000 baseballs with a flat top.

To build a pyramid using 1240 baseballs with a square base.

To create a pyramid using any number of baseballs.

To build a pyramid using 1240 baseballs with one ball at the top.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the time limit given for the baseball pyramid challenge?

90 minutes

60 minutes

45 minutes

30 minutes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial strategy mentioned for building the pyramid?

Build from the base upwards.

Start from the top and build downwards.

Build from the center outwards.

Start with a corner and build outward.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key challenge in building the baseball pyramid?

Finding enough baseballs.

Building the pyramid without any tools.

Ensuring the pyramid was stable.

Completing the task in the given time.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the participant's opinion on the challenge's difficulty?

It was too easy.

It was impossible to complete.

It was moderately difficult.

It was very difficult and technical.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the participant consider using to support the pyramid?

Ropes

Metal rods

Wooden planks

Baseball bats

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one thing the participant wished they had done differently?

Used fewer baseballs.

Used baseball bats earlier for support.

Built the pyramid in a different location.

Started with a different base.

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