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The handshake

The handshake. Activity 1.2, the classroom. The handshake.

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The handshake

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  1. The handshake Activity 1.2, the classroom

  2. The handshake • This mathematics course involves working with other students in the class, so form a group of three, four, or five students. Introduce yourself to every other student in your group with a firm handshake. Share some information about yourself with the other members of your group.

  3. Answer the following questions • How many people are in your group? • 2. How many handshakes in all were there in your group? • 3. Discuss how your group determined the number of handshakes. Be sure everyone understands and agrees with the method and the answer.

  4. 4. Chart Representation

  5. The Rule • 5a. Describe a rule for determining the number of handshakes in a group of seven students. • 5b. Describe a rule for determining the number of handshakes in a group of nstudents.

  6. Application – Explain in complete sentences • If each student shakes hands with each other student, how many handshakes will be needed in your class? • Is shaking hands during class time a practical way for students to introduce themselves? Explain

  7. George Polya’s four step process • Understand the problem ( determine what is involved). • Devise a plan ( look for connections to obtain the idea of a solution). • Carry out the plan. • Look back at the completed solution (review and discuss it).

  8. Activity 1.2 The classroom

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