In the Philippines, a giant claw machine has just set a new Guinness World Record. The machine is the biggest of its kind ever built and lets people try their luck at grabbing prizes on a massive scale. The event drew crowds who watched people compete to win using the giant controls!
Solve: If a player inserts 3.5 pesos per attempt and plays 8 times, how much do they spend in total? Show your calculations and answer in pesos.
During an event, for every 5 people who win a prize, 12 try the machine. If 60 people win a prize, how many people tried the machine overall?
The claw machine has 250 stuffed toys. On Saturday, 40% of the toys were won. How many toys are left in the machine for the next day?
David Rush just made headlines by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most balloons popped using only his body in 30 seconds! The fascinating feat was featured on UPI Odd News and took place at an event where speed, creativity, and math all played a part in his success.
David used 41 balloons in his record attempt. If he planned to pop exactly 2/3 of them in the first 20 seconds, how many balloons did he expect to pop in those 20 seconds? Show your work using fractions.
If David can pop 41 balloons in 30 seconds, how many balloons could he expect to pop in one minute at the same rate?
Set up a proportion and solve for the answer.
Suppose David wanted to break his own record next year by popping x more balloons compared to this attempt.
Write an equation showing the total balloons as (41 + x).
If his goal is to pop at least 50 balloons, what is the minimum value of x?
Shelley, a beloved tortoise from England, made headlines after being found safe two weeks post-disappearance in the middle of an unexpected ice cream party. Children celebrated Shelley's return with chilly treats, turning the occasion into a surprisingly sweet reunion filled with relief and tasty scoops.
Shelley's family ate 2 1/4 cups of ice cream on the first day and 1 3/4 cups more the next day while searching for Shelley.
How many cups did they eat in total? Show your work and answer as a mixed number.
Shelley’s age doubled, plus 7, is 19. Write and solve an equation to find out how old Shelley is.
If 3 children share 12 ice cream cones equally at the party, how many cones does each child receive? Show your division as an equation and give the final answer.
David Rush set a new Guinness World Record by popping 10 balloons using only his body in just 10.92 seconds. The record was achieved in July 2025 and has everyone talking! How fast do you think you could pop that many balloons?
David popped 10 balloons in 10.92 seconds.
If he practiced and was able to pop balloons 25% faster, how many seconds would it take him to pop 10 balloons?
If each balloon costs $0.35 and David wants to attempt the record 4 times, how much will he spend in total on balloons?
Write your answer as a decimal.
Write an expression to represent the total number of balloons David needs for n attempts (popping 10 balloons each attempt).
Then, if he makes 7 attempts, how many balloons does he need in all?
The Philippines just set a record for the world’s largest claw machine, according to Guinness World Records. It was built in a mall, drew lots of players during the summer, and became an internet sensation. Read on to connect this news to today’s ELA skills!
Write 1-2 sentences explaining the main idea of the intro paragraph. What is the passage mostly about?
The word sensation is used in the intro. Based on how it’s used, what does sensation most likely mean? Pick the best answer below:
Based on the introduction above, what is one reason people were interested in the new claw machine? Write a complete sentence using evidence from the passage.
List two questions scientists might ask if they wanted to figure out how and why the giant claw machine in Manila works the way it does. Explain why each question is important for understanding the machine.
The massive claw machine uses levers and pulleys to move its claw. Draw a simple diagram (or describe with words) how a lever or pulley helps the claw move, and explain why force and direction matter in making the claw pick up a plush toy.
Imagine you got to touch one of the giant plush toys from the claw machine. Name three physical properties you could observe and describe (such as size, shape, or texture), and explain how each property helps the toy stand out as a prize.