SETTING UP A STORY PROBLEM
Filling the pool
(Using an equation with fractions)

an interactive javascripted exercise
Study the problem in the box below for a few minutes. Decide how you would translate the words into mathematical language. Write your thoughts on paper. Then let your mouse wander across the problem, noting how another observer would use and translate the same phrases. And beware: your conscience is watching you!
   
Stop the
swimmer?