Homeschool Pringles Challenge

a.  Mass of the package in Kg's to at least  3 significant figures.
b.  Volume of the package in cubic centimeters to at least 3 sig. figures.
c.  Intactness score of the chip must be determined from the following scale and awarded by the evaluating school.

d.  OVERALL SCORE: The overall score for a package will be the one used for determining the winners.  This score will be calculated using the following equation:

                                      Intactness score (c)

OVERALL SCORE  =      _________________________ 
                           [mass in Kg (a) x volume in cc (b)]

Example:

a.  mass = 0.145 kg
b.  volume = 240 cc
c.  intactness score = 100 (perfect chip)
d.  OVERALL SCORE = (c) 100 / [(a) 0.145 kg x (b) 240 cc]

So (d) OVERALL SCORE = 2.87

Click on the significant figures link above to learn more.

This worksheet should be used when you receive a package for evaluation

http://www.freewebs.com/homeschoolpringles/Pringles scoresheet.pdf

Here's some help on calculating volume:

http://grapevine.abe.msstate.edu/~fto/tools/vol/index.html

http://www.ookingdom.com/metric/dim-to-capacity

Here's some help on converting weight/mass:

http://www.worldwidemetric.com/metcal.htm

All scores should be reported to PringlesChallenge@hotmail.com using the following format.  Please put "score" in the subject line.

1.  Identification code of student/group conducting evaluation.
2.  Date package was postmarked and condition of the package.
3.  Mass in Kg  (3 sig figs) [(a) from scoring]
4.  Volume in cubic centimeters (3 sig figs) [(b) from scoring]
5.  Intactness score awarded [ (c) from scoring]
6.  OVERALL SCORE (3 sig figs) [ (d) from scoring]
7.  Teacher comments
8.  Student comments