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p.40 Finding the Path Problem solving p.41

Type Study Draw a path from Start to Finish passing through each space 1 Draw a path so that the bus passes through each
once.
neighborhood and number in order.

Finish

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2

3

Tip
Pass through all the
neighborhoods in the
bottom two rows
while connecting 2
and 3.

2 Draw a path from Start to Finish by passing through each

space once and connecting the numbers in order from 1 to 5.

Start

Finish

Finding Paths and Intuition Answers will vary. Tip
Think about the
An essential factor of critical thinking in mathematics is logic and intuition. Intuition is the process of direction of the path
concluding without any analysis or reasoning. Intuition can be developed by various types of problem solving. after 1.
Finding paths assist in this development that also increases mathematical problem solving skills.
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Change the subject of each puzzle for
This problem is for students to help them students for repeated practice of trial and
develop mathematical intuition through trial error.
and error. Rather than giving hints or
answers, provide enough time to allow
them to solve on their own.

p.42 Escape the Maze Problem solving p.43

Type Study Complete the maze so that the bear finds the honey. 1 How many fish are passed while escaping the whale maze?

4 fish

Methods of Escaping the Maze Tip
Mark an X on the
A maze labyrinth confuses those who try to pass through and may cause a roundabout path to a destination. Yet, paths that cannot be
there is a method for completing even the most complex maze if the maze lies on a plane surface. This method passed.
involves following the wall on the left or right all the way to the end of the maze. This method works because
the Start and Finish are on the same path. 43Puzzles

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Various methods to escape a maze:
Mark an on paths that do not continue toward the end of the maze and connect the
remaining paths.
Start from the finish point and work your way backwards.

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