World of Tan 25 - Pentominoes
Children you might like to:
- Find the twelve animals that Little Ming and Little Fung are
searching for.
- Explore which of the animals could if joined together, be
folded up to make a box.
- Discuss with others what it means to be systematic and try to
decide if you work systematically.
- What if Little Ming and Little Fung had used six squares and
NOT five - how many animals are now possible? How many of these
animals could if joined together, make boxes with lids?
Parents you might like to:
- Help find the twelve animals.
- Talk about the things you do systematically about the house and
at work.
- Explore those times when you don't work systematically.
- List the words that best describe how you and others work.
- Devise ways of gauging how good a listener your youngster
is.
Teachers you might like to:
- Help find the twelve animals.
- Examine the different ways in which they can be sorted and
classified.
- Explore the whole notion of being systematic, especially in
counting. e.g. Using six squares and not five. Does this relate to
the easier(?) problem of using only four squares?
- Consider what other ways of working there are.
- Explore the work habits of others. Is there such a thing as
'best practice'?
- Devise ways of testing the listening capabilities of your
pupils.