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Figure 11.7 Answers to Pages 298, 300, and 301
W hen the girl put her hand into the bag to draw out the fateful pebble, she fumbled and dropped it, where it was immediately lost among the others.
“Oh,” she said, “well, you can tell which one I picked by looking at the one that’s left.” The girl’s lateral
thinking saved her father and herself.
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“F” represents “Father,” and each “S” represents a “Son.”
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1. Review the Vocabulary Describe two obstacles to problem solving.
2. Visualize the Main Idea In a diagram similar to the one below, describe the characteristics of creative thinking.
Characteristics of Creative Thinking
3. Recall Information What is the difference between convergent and divergent think- ing? Give specific examples.
4. Think Critically If you were a teacher, would you allow students to solve math problems using different approaches if they reached the same answer? Why?
5. Application Activity
Focus on a favorite board game. Provide a written description of problem-
solving techniques you would use to win the game. Compare your strategies with those of your classmates.
Assessment
302 Chapter 11 / Thinking and Language