standard_description: Apply the Addition Rule, P(A or B) = P(A) + P(B) – P(A and B), and interpret the answer in terms of the model.
problem_activity: Task
Materials
Popsicle sticks and rubber bands or base-10 blocks
Paper and pencil for each student
Actions
The teacher should pose the following question to students:
Louis wants to give \$15 to help kids who need school supplies. He also wants to buy a pair of shoes for \$39. If Louis gets \$1 every day for his allowance, how many days will it take him to save enough money for both? Explain how you know.


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