Problem Solving

Problem Solving
 Hands on activity
Construct rectangular prisms using cubic-centimetre blocks

Record these prisms in your books and do

not dismantle them – keep them on your
desk
Hands on activity
Now, you will count the blocks of each prism and record the number in your
books next to your drawing of the prism.
Why might we be counting the blocks? What will it helps us to determine?
A history assignment which required students to
analyse and engage in critical thinking to ‘solve’ the
death of King Tut. The students had to then write and
orally present their final ‘detectives report’.
Role Play Task
Syllables: plain – tiff (x2)
Morphology: refer to whiteboard
PLAINTIFF Definition: a person who brings a case against
another in a court of law (noun)
Etymology:
Synonyms: suer, complainant

Example: The plaintiff commenced an action for

damages.

Activity: With a partner role play a scenario

where one of you is the plaintiff and the other is
the defendant (person being accused). Choose
something to argue a ‘case’ over – class
brainstorm.