Problem solving in mathematics is critical to understanding geometric concepts and also making connections with other mathematics concepts.
The following activities cause students to use critical thinking and problem solving skills - often referred to as inquiry-based teaching and learning.
Inquiry Math Activity
Materials – 27 one inch snap cubes for each student
Procedures – Part 1
Give each [...]
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The Pythagorean Theorem is used any time you have a right triangle in which you know the length of two sides and want to find the third side.
The formula is: a2 + b2 = c2
There are many strategies for getting students to learn how to solve a problem related to this theorem. Many of [...]
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Problem solving in math is a mental process and is part of the larger process that includes identifying what problem must be solved.
The main reason for learning math is to become better problem solvers in all aspects of life.
Many problems are multistep processes and require some type of systematic approach.
Problem Solving is Personal
The ability to [...]
These resources offer online opportunities to explore the geometry of triangles.
From ideas of congruence to reflections to relationships among the triangle’s angles and sides.
Interactive Geometry Websites
Congruence - Using virtual manipulatives, students can arrange sides and angles to construct congruent triangles using Congruence of Triangles.
Angles - This interactive problem solving exploration of triangles begins at the [...]
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You are a brick wall builder in an earthquake prone area. You need to discover a new way to build the strongest wall possible using bricks (dominoes).
Prior research by engineers determined that a wall made of these bricks has the most strength if there are no fault lines.
Here is an example of a brick wall [...]
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