Contributed by: Third International Math and Science Study (TIMSS)
There is one example for each item with no score points are available
here.
INTRODUCTION TO TASK
CONTAINERS
At this station you should have:
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- Three containers (or cups) marked A, B, C
Three thermometers
A clock or watch
A container with very hot water. BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL HOT
WATER.
Pieces of card to use as a fan if you wish
A roll of paper to wipe up spills
A measuring cup
Read ALL directions carefully.
| Your task:
Find out which of the containers will keep a hot drink warm
for the longest time.
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This is what you should do:
- Place a thermometer in each of the containers BEFORE
the hot water is poured in. Your teacher will pour the hot water
when you are ready. BE CAREFUL. THE WATER IS VERY HOT.
- Measure the temperature on each thermometer as soon as the hot
water is poured in.
- Write these measurements and the time in the table on the opposite
page.
- Now you will take measurements over a total of 10 minutes.
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- ->Decide how often to read each themometer.
- ->Write your measurements in the table on the opposite page.
ITEMS 1, 2, AND 3
ITEMS 4 AND 5
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