This printable resource includes a task with complete key. Students will have to apply their knowledge of the

1) surface area and

2) volume of prisms, together with basic knowledge of

3) the area of quadrilaterals

...to solve some real-life problems. They will be challenged to think creatively about design and budget issues around a swimming pool, all the time, using their mathematical skills to problem-solve.

This resource works great as ...

• an assessment exercise
• a task
• independent work
• for distance learning
• math stations
• math centers
• homework
• constructive group work when introducing the topic.

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