Farmer's Market Math Quiz

What is the purpose of using a balance scale in the classroom activity?

• To calculate the volume of objects

• To determine the weight of objects using pennies

• To measure the height of objects

• To find the temperature of objects

How many pennies did it take to balance the purple turnip?

• 35 pennies

• 19 pennies

• 29 pennies

• 25 pennies

When weighing the apple, what was the final number of pennies needed to balance it?

• 27 pennies

• 19 pennies

• 31 pennies

• 29 pennies

Which object was heavier, the turnip or the apple?

• They weighed the same

• The egg

• The apple

• The turnip

How many pennies did it take to balance the egg?

• 15 pennies

• 12 pennies

• 10 pennies

• 8 pennies

Which object was lighter, the egg or the apple?

• The egg

• The potato

• The apple

• They weighed the same

How many pennies were needed to balance the potato?

• 25 pennies

• 23 pennies

• 30 pennies

• 20 pennies

What does it mean when the balance scale is level?

• One side is heavier

• The scale is tilted

• Both sides weigh the same

• The scale is broken

Which object was the heaviest among those weighed?

• The apple

• The potato

• The turnip

• The egg

What activity does the teacher encourage students to try at home?

• Weighing objects using a ruler

• Counting objects in a basket

• Weighing objects using pennies

• Measuring objects with a thermometer