Side Totals - a Maths Bundle
In this problem-solving bundle a game-like applet challenges the students to find ways
of arranging numbers along the sides of a square so that the totals on each side
have certain properties. For example, the simplest challenge is to make all the
totals even:
Click on the above diagram to open the applet and you'll soon
get the idea. The applet you open has two challenges (both elementary) -
the full bundle has two applets and more challenges.
Teaching Points on Slide Sequences
The
bundle also contains lesson plans and short teaching sequences that help you
cover
specific skills that the problem calls on. For example, once you've found one
solution, you can use rainbow facts to quickly make another.
And there are also ideas on lesson planning and sequencing to
ensure that all students experience success with problem solving.
The price is AU$ 9.90 for a downloadable copy and you can
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