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Paper Cups
This Operational Research (OR) Society resource invites students to analyse processes and efficiencies through a series of group challenges.
In the first activity students are asked to produce as many cups as possible by folding paper. Students are also asked to calculate the mean, variance and standard deviation of the time it takes to produce their product, display their results and make appropriate changes to become more efficient.
The resource includes detailed teacher notes, presentation, student worksheet, a relevant case study, sample data and additional ideas including an interactive modeling tool.
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Paper Cups - Teacher Notes 782.92 KB
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Paper Cups - Presentation 1.37 MB
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Paper Cups - Student Worksheet 721.61 KB
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Paper Cups - Excel data 11.65 KB
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Paper Cups - Case Study 483.94 KB
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Paper Cups - Cover Sheet Game 403.61 KB
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Paper Cups - Teacher Notes 782.92 KB -
Paper Cups - Presentation 1.37 MB
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Paper Cups - Student Worksheet 721.61 KB
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Paper Cups - Excel data 11.65 KB -
Paper Cups - Case Study 483.94 KB
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Paper Cups - Cover Sheet Game 403.61 KB
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