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What Numbers Can We Make?

nitajo sumitted ago via http://nrich.maths.org (Views: 156, Clicks: 12)
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This problem offers students the opportunity to consider the underlying structure behind multiples and remainders, as well as leading to some very nice generalizations and justifications.

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Number Pyramids

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This problem requires students to draw firm mathematical conclusions following a period of experimentation. It provides an interesting context for students to begin to appreciate the value of using algebraic notation.

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More Number Pyramids

nitajo sumitted ago via http://nrich.maths.org (Views: 93, Clicks: 3)
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This problem offers students the opportunity to notice patterns, make conjectures, explain what they notice and prove their conjectures. Generalization provokes the need to use algebraic techniques such as collecting like terms and representing number sequences algebraically.

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Four Go -- Muliplication & Division Game

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This game gives children the opportunity to estimate answers to calculations in a motivating context and gives plenty of practice in multiplication and division. Playing strategically involves higher-order thinking and the need to think ahead.

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