Algebra II Sem 2
Points Possible:120
Distance Description
The Scenario: You're a private investigator working for an insurance
company. You've been hired to research a car accident and
determine who was at fault.
The Project: Use the information provided in the performance task
to analyze the accident and prepare a report for the insurance
company.
, I. What's the Problem? 8 points
Your job as investigator is to determine who caused this accident. Is the driver responsible, or is
the farmer responsible? Read the accounts of the accident, and then answer the following
questions.
1. Why is the driver unhappy? According to the driver, what caused the accident? (4 points)
The driver was unhappy because her vehicle is crashed and she wants the farmer to pay for
repairs
2.Why is the farmer unhappy? According to the farmer, was the accident avoidable? (4 points)
The driver almost hurt his cow and she was speeding around a curve at night in the dark
Now that we know what we're looking for, let's gather some information!