Lesson 3

1. Lesson 3

1.8. Lesson 3 Summary

Mathematics 30-3 Module 2

Module 2: Number

 

Lesson 3 Summary

 

This is a photo of a question mark made out of puzzle pieces.

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In this lesson, you explored strategies that can be used to solve puzzles. You were asked to explain the strategy you used. One strategy was drawing a picture to help understand and solve a puzzle. Another strategy was to use a table to help organize information to solve the puzzle. Throughout the lesson you used logical reasoning and practised solving different types of puzzles.

 

You may have found some of the following strategies useful:

  • drawing a picture
  • looking for patterns
  • guessing and checking
  • making a list
  • eliminating possibilities
  • working backwards
  • simplifying or rewording the original problem