Activity #

Skill Involved

Brief Activity Description

# of Students

Task Card

Other Materials

1
Penny Problems

Planning to solve a problem

Three different penny problems which involve logical thinking

1 - small group

#1

solutions

2
Toothpick Problems

Demonstrate understanding of problem and solving

Four toothpick problems outlined on task cards. Involve critical thinking and looking at all possibilities

1 - small group

#2

solutions

3 Bag of Marbles

Working back from given information to solve a problem

Figure out a given marble problem using information and working systematically

1 or small group

#3

solution

4
The Koala Bear

Problem Solving by drawing a picture

Koala Bear problem written on task card. Student is required to draw a picture to solve the problem

1 or small group

#4

5
Magazine Problem

Design strategies to solve real problems from magazines

Design strategies to solve real problems from magazines

1 or 2

#5

6
Video Arcade

Using a table

Solve a task card problem using the table provided

1-2

#6

tables for students

Teacher Notes

Task Cards and Materials