Math Arguments
Problems, Questions, and Puzzles to spark discussion and argument in the maths classroom.
The Spinner.
How much would you pay to play?
How much would you charge someone else to play if you had to pay the winnings?
Is it "fair"?
What other mathematical aspects of this caught your attention? What do you wonder about the situation?
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Source:
Dan Meyer
via Dan Meyer. (@ddmeyer)
via Dan Meyer. (@ddmeyer)
More Information:
Noticing and wondering is a tool to help students:
- Understand the story, the quantities, and the relationships in the problem.
- Understand what the problem is asking and what the answer will look like. Have some ideas to begin to solve the problem.
More Here at NCTM
Noticing and wondering is a tool to help students:
- Understand the story, the quantities, and the relationships in the problem.
- Understand what the problem is asking and what the answer will look like. Have some ideas to begin to solve the problem.
More Here at NCTM
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