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Paper Puzzle

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Paper Puzzle

In this math activity, challenge learners to make two equal rows from eight different paper strips. Learners can explore the many ways they can solve this problem.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 11
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Algebra
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Analysis
    • Measurement
      • Size and Scale
    • Number and Operations
      • Fractions
    • Problem Solving
    • Reasoning and Proof
    • Representation

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Rights:

  • All Rights Reserved, WGBH Educational Foundation, ©2002

Funding Sources:

  • National Science Foundation, 0229796
  • Corporation for Public Broadcasting
  • The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
  • PBS

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