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Nctm: Figure This: Don't Fall In ActivityNctm: Figure This: Don't Fall In Activity
Publisher
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
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3rd - 8th
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Nctm: Figure This: Don't Fall In

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Have you ever wondered why manhole covers are round? Believe it or not, there is a logical, mathematical reason. See if you can figure it out in this NCTM Math Challenge for Families activity. A one-page activity with suggested life skills applications and clues for solving the challenge.

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Concepts

critical thinking, logic, logical reasoning, math concepts, shapes

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challenge, mathematical logic, online activity, problem solving with logic, real world applications, figure this, nctm, problem solving, logic or reasoning

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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