Math Arguments

Problems, Questions, and Puzzles to spark discussion and argument in the maths classroom.

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How Many Factors?

Is this the best way to do this?
How many different ways are there?

New TikTok video: How many factors does 36,000 have? Instead of listing all the factors, here's a more efficient way to do it and why it works. pic.twitter.com/FS9CM0YjuW

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What's your reasoning?
What's your strategy?
What mental steps are you taking?
What's a less efficient method?

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Howie Hua
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New TikTok video: How many factors does 36,000 have? Instead of listing all the factors, here's a more efficient way to do it and why it works. pic.twitter.com/FS9CM0YjuW
— Howie Hua (@howie_hua) February 3, 2023

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Developed by Pam Harris
Great for Elementary and MS students, these "simple" math questions lead students to develop Math Strategies and techniques to gain a better understanding of mathematics.