Student Instructions
Read through and complete the Open Middle Challenge...
1. Tap on
2. Read over the problem on Slide #1 carefully.
3. Solve the task using the
and
tools on Slides #1-2. If you prefer, you can solve the problem on a whiteboard or piece of paper, then take and share a
of your work.
4. Be sure to show at least three rectangles with a perimeter of 24. Circle the rectangle with the greatest area.
5. Answer the questions on Slide #3 using the
or
tools.
6. Use the
tool to explain your strategy and your thinking about area.
7. Tap on the
to add this task to your journal.
Teacher Notes (not visible to students)
Visit the Open Middle Website to find out more about this task and check possible answers. https://www.openmiddle.com/rectangles-maximizing-area/