Pencil-and-Paper Activity:
Aspirin Math for High Schoolers

Answers to Student Problems

Relevant National Science Education Standards

Unifying Concepts and Processes — The problems reinforce understanding of the chemical systems involved in aspirin science.

Physical Science — The problems reinforce understanding of the molecular structures of the compounds involved in aspirin science as well as understanding of the chemical reactions involved.

Science and Technology — The problems reinforce understanding of the practical aspects of applying aspirin science in a usable technology.

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives — The problems deal with science and health, specifically pain-relief.