Max's toothpick problem
Collect resources
Collect resources
You will need:
something to write on
something to write with
some toothpicks, straws or paper strips.
Watch the video to see what to do
Watch the video to see what to do
(Adapted from Professor Dianne Siemon)
Transcript
Transcript
Transcript coming soon.
Instructions
Instructions
Without counting , work out how many toothpicks are needed to make 10 squares?
Do each of these strategies work?
Explain each persons thinking.
Discuss/ reflect
Discuss/ reflect
Use each strategy we explored today to work out how many toothpicks are needed to make 23 squares.