Why do this
problem?
This problem could be used when distance and speed are being
discussed or revised. There are several possible approaches to
the problem so it could be useful for stimulating discussion. If
learners work in pairs on the problem they are then able to talk
through their ideas with a partner.
Key questions
What is the speed of the tortoise? So what is the speed of the
hare?
If the hare had not stopped, how long before the tortoise would
it have arrived?
Possible extension
Learners could make a graph of the
race for the two animals.
Possible support
Suggest finding out the speed of the
tortoise which is a good starting point. (The speed is the number
of kilometres in an hour that is travelled.)