Bridges
Students are given the first three bridge designs and determine the 10th bridge design, noticing patterns and making generalizations. Building Block Dilemma
Given the first three-block towers, students determine the number of blocks needed for any number tower. Charmin® Choices
Students determine which toilet tissue is the better buy. Checkerboard Dilemma
Students determine how many squares are on a checkerboard. Day Lily Dilemma
Students determine the number of day lilies in all, after following a pattern in their reproduction. Dense Rocks
Students estimate the weight of a rock which cannot physically be weighed. Fat Intake
Using a food diary, students determine how well they've followed the recommended guidelines for percentage of fat in their diets. Olympic Trophy Design
Students design a trophy topped with a scaled figure of the typical middle level student. Runners' Dilemma
Two friends are running at different speeds. Students determine when one will catch up with the other. Table Hopping
Students determine the number of tables needed to seat a given number of people. Tower of Hanoi
Students determine the number of moves it takes to solve a problem using spindles and disks. Townhouse Tribulation
Students determine the number of square feet of brick required for a group of townhouses. |
