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Basic Project Information

Title: How do you solve it? (ID:2675)

Begin & End Dates: 10/25/04 to 6/06/05 (Completed)

Number of Classrooms: 1 or 2

Age Range:  12 - 15 Years

Target Audience: United States

Summary: Two or more classes of students will be given the same mathematics open-ended problem similar to one on the Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessment. They must work together to solve the problem and write an explanation describing their methods for solving the problem. Each class will post their solutions and explanations on a bulletin board. Classes will communicate with each other by asking and answering questions about the methods used to solve the problem.

Key Words: PSSA, open-ended problems, word problems


Project Details

Project Level: Basic Project

Curriculum Fit: Mathematics

Technologies Used: Discussion Forum

Collaboration Styles Used: Parallel Problem Solving


Registration Information

Registration Status: Closed

Registration Dates: 10/13/04 to 6/06/05

Registration Instructions: Please e-mail me if you are interested.

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Project Coordinator Information

Sheryl Syvertsen -
Indian Crest Junior High School
Souderton, Pennsylvania, United States

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