Rod Train
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Make a copy of the Jam. On page 2, add sticky notes with your observations about playing with the Cuisinaire rods.
On Page 4 notice the example of a length 3 rod train. Use the Math Bars page to create the trains of length 3 OR sketch on the Jam.
Take a screenshot of your length 3 rod trains and add to page 4
There are multiple pages in the Jam. With your group discuss, add sticky notes, create visuals to determine how many rod trains can be created.
Class Discussion
How many combinations would there be for a 10-length rod train?
These slides are provided as a sample for guiding the discussion with students on what would their strategy be for building a 10-length rod train. Suggestion to give students collaborative editing access and allow them to share their strategy on a slide.
They may choose to do this on paper or another platform. They can take a photo and add the photo to the slide or a screenshot.