Day+3

***tip use chart paper and post-it notes, rather than photocopying the sheet, post-its make it easy for students to move the #s around**
There are 10 different activities; each has multiple solution possibilities. Can use 1-2 Number Tile activities per day (depending on time), rather than doing all 10 in one day. Save a couple for later as a 'backup'.
 * Emphasizes place value

DAY 3 Four 4s: Rather than to try to calculate a particular number, randomly insert operations to 'see what you get'. From there, re-evaluate and use mathematical reasoning to adjust and achieve specific values. Groups may 'think outside the box' to include previously unmentioned rules (e.g. use 44 or 444)
 * Emphasizes order of operations & computations

Day 3 Frogs: Solving the problem is rewarding enough... Try to emphasize patterning by recording number of slides and jumps AFTER they've mastered the puzzle. Flash-based website available for cheating... [] [] []