Problem Solving with Teddy Bears

Today, we explored the problem solving strategy of simplifying the problem, and also tried to solve a problem that employed several of the strategies at once. Students used plastic teddy bears to help them discover patterns that exist when trying to exchange bears from one side of a playing field to the other.

Tonight's Homework: Complete the "Simplify the Problem" worksheet. In addition, find a rule that will help you to determine how many slides and jumps it will take to move teddy bears on the nth level.