Dec 4, 2009

Project Tips - as of Dec. 4

Here are some pointers for completing the math project:
  • You need to look at all 7 games, play them a few times each
  • You need to also look at the questions listed for each game
  • Then, you need to choose 3 games – make sure to select three games that you understand well, AND that where you also understand the questions.
WARNING – Don’t spend ALL your time playing the games….if you do, you will not finish this project on time!

Don’t forget to explain yourself when answering questions by using MATH!

Game #1 - Towers of Hanoi

  • Question #2 – This is like making an input/output chart.  The number of discs is the independent variable (the input), and the minimum number of moves is the dependent variable (the output).

Game #2 – Circle 0

  • This is a challenging game, because we have not yet studied this concept this year.  The Grade 7’s should have all learned about integers in Grade 6.
  • Anyone can choose to do this game, and if so, it will be considered an extra challenge.

Game #3  – Peg Puzzle
  • Question #2 is a challenge, because we have not studied what an algorithm is.  However, an algorithm is just a rule.  A rule can be shown as an equation, or a math sentence or a set of instructions.  So, even though this is a big and challenging word, if you write the instructions, then you have written your algorithm.

Game #4 – Mastermind
  • Question #3 – When the question says, “this game works a lot like a proof” – what this means is…This game works because as you play, the game shows you how to solve the problem.  A proof is like a method to solve a problem.  Your job is to write a rule.  Writing a rule is like writing an equation, or a set of instructions, or a math sentence.

Game #5 – The Coin Problem
  • I don’t have any tips right now, let me know if you need some!

Game #6 – Stick or Switch

  • Make sure you understand what it means to make or find a percentage.  This is an important skill for this game and explanation.

Game #7 – Fill and Pour

  • I don’t have any tips right now, let me know if you need some!

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