Wednesday 23 February 2011

Weekly Questions #1

Here's a feature that I'll run each week where you can work together with your child to solve a math problem. If you find it's too easy or that it goes too quickly, find a different way to come up with an answer. And another. And another! Sometimes it's easy to solve a problem, but you can extend your understanding by forcing yourself to think outside the box and into a space that might be a little less comfortable. Good luck and have fun!

Primary (1-3)

Tim, Craig, and Kinnon made 114 snowballs, but they dropped 15 of them on the way back to the fort. They used 55 in the great battle. How many snowballs did they have at the end?

Junior (4-6)

Is it better to receive $300 a week or to be paid hourly at a rate of $7.50 per hour. What factors could affect your decision?

Intermediate (7-8)

Cheryl has three pairs of shorts and five coordinating shirts. How many days can Cheryl wear a different combination of shirts and shorts?

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