Calculus can be used, but is certainly not necessary. In class, you could spend between 30 - 50 minutes on this problem. Students would then be expected to complete and write-up solutions as homework with at least 2 nights after the class work to turn it in. Expectations Students have a difficult time visualizing this problem without the help of a model. Be prepared to offer hints.
Future payoffs Improves visualization skills.
Encourages creative thinking. Extensions Note that the volume of the pyramid was integer valued. Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47803.