Kind of cool puzzles as challenges for students.
Use these as takeoff points for other learning:
Good for teaching problem solving. Don't just give these to students. Take
a step back and determine what the student needs to approach the problem.
Possibly approach the problem in reverse if possible.e.g. writing equations
backwards based on word descriptions
For example: A number is four times larger than that number added to
7
x= 4(x+7)
Don't just do the puzzles but discuss HOW TO solve them - the elements to
consider, analyzing options, looking at the puzzle from various perspectives,
comparing them to real-life situations,
Do an expanded set of drawings/sketches to show the problem and possibly
find a "rear view" solution.
Also consider the social and interactive aspects of this kind of
problem-solving.
What other discussions that can come from the exercises? e.g. how does
somebody make these?
Create your own - with written explanations on how to solve them.
Thanks again Otto Schmidt
Accent on Skills Consulting
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