Here is a map showing the Serpentine Lake in London. It is
claimed that the Serpentine covers an area of 40 acres. How can
you test this claim?
Looking at the shape differently…
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What mathematical thinking can emerge
when tackling this problem?
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When might you choose to ask students
to think about this problem?
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What might you do next after using this
problem with students?
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What mathematical thinking can emerge
when tackling this problem?
•
When might you choose to ask students
to think about this problem?
•
What might you do next after using this
problem with students?
Where to go next…
Slippery slopes... another derivative