Spring 2022 Math Circles
Math Circle Resources
GRADE 6: What is proof? Convince Me, Convince Another, Convince a Skeptic
Recommended by Ms. Karnick - Humans, Zombies, & Other Problems Crossing the River or River Crossings. Can be adapted with the use of physical materials to act out the problem.
GRADE 7:
Task: Polyomino Generalizations. How would you describe the pattern? How would you record the pattern?
Task: 30 Cubes Generalizations. How would you describe the pattern? How would you record the pattern?
Task: Folding Paper What is proof? Convince Me, Convince Another, Convince a Skeptic
GRADE 8: Making Math Conjectures, Counter-examples & Proof.
Possible Task: Consecutive Numbers (adapted slide deck) or Grid Power (adaptation)