This group is going to delve into a "Group Solutions" unit. This fun math unit incorporates cooperative logic and deductive reasoning to solve puzzles. Students will be working in groups of 4, a problem is given each group, and each student in the group receives a clue. The problem can not be solved without all of the clues. Student work together using process of elimination and logic to find the answer. This is a fun and highly motivating unit. They will be learning higher level mathematical concepts and vocabulary.
Only one student from each group is the materials person each week. This person is selected by rotating through the group. The materials person is the only one who can go and get the needed tools (coins, pattern blocks, counting bears, etc...) and next puzzle. Groups who can work well together and be team players will be much more successful. Sometimes this is a learning process =).
Ask your child what types of puzzles they worked on today. They check the puzzles off after they prove to me that they have chosen the correct answer. Feel free to drop in anytime and check them out!
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