Calvin and Hobbes - Average bath time
- How has Calvin used the word average in this cartoon? Do
you think he really means "average"? If so how would
he have calculated it?
- Devise a plan to work out the average time you spend in the
bath or shower per week (or month or year). Carry it out and
report the findings to your class.
- Develop a class project to work out how long the class averages
in the bath or shower each year.
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