Checkerboard Dilemma
Students determine how many squares are on a checkerboard. Choose a Challenger
Students analyze their peers' physical education test scores to determine who would be the best choice to compete in their school-wide Olympic events. Double Dilemma
Students determine the probability of using dice to throw doubles 1/3 of the time. Greener Grass
Students determine the better buy when re-turfing a football field. Olympic Trophy Design
Students design a trophy topped with a scaled figure of the typical middle level student. Poker Game
Students identify the amount of time it takes to exhaust the possible seating arrangements for a poker game. Runners' Dilemma
Two friends are running at different speeds. Students determine when one will catch up with the other. Sums Dilemma
Students determine the most likely sums when dice are tossed. Tower of Hanoi
Students determine the number of moves it takes to solve a problem using spindles and disks. |
