Lesson Plans SET A for Grades 5-6-PDF Genius Hour Handout

PDF Genius Hour Handout

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The document outlines a Genius Hour project focusing on creating and solving math problems, inspired by real-life interests and hobbies. It provides an example problem related to a soccer tournament with 60 teams competing through three rounds. The problem involves calculating how many teams win prizes after successive rounds of eliminations: half the teams are eliminated in the first round, two-thirds in the second, and four-fifths in the final round. The solution is meticulously explained, showing step-by-step calculations that lead to the conclusion that two teams receive prizes.<br /><br />The document further describes the steps required for students in the Genius Hour project to craft their own math problems. Students are encouraged to draw inspiration from personal interests, such as sports, logic, or spatial problems, to create engaging and relatable math challenges. They are guided to select appropriate problem-solving strategies, draft their problems, test them on family members, and finally present the polished problems to their class.<br /><br />Students are advised to make their problems interesting and clear, using visual aids and concise language. The submitted problems should not only challenge solvers but also utilize multiple strategies acquired throughout the course. The project culminates in a presentation where students have three minutes to showcase their creative problems and lead their classmates through the solving process. This pedagogical approach aims to enhance problem-solving skills by integrating creativity, personal interests, and learned strategies.

Keywords

Genius Hour

math problems

real-life interests

soccer tournament

problem-solving

elimination rounds

student projects

creative challenges

presentation skills

pedagogical approach