Algebra 1 Problem Solving Creating Sensory Images
A new basketball team was formed in which each of the teams will play three games against each of the other teams. There are seven teams: the Antelopes, the Bears, the Cubs, the Dusters, the Eagles, the Foxes, and the Goats. How many games will be played in all?
Creating Sensory Images Expert thinkers create sensory images to help solve a problem. What types of things are sensory images? What type of sensory image might be helpful to solve this problem?
A new basketball team was formed in which each of the teams will play three games against each of the other teams. There are seven teams: the Antelopes, the Bears, the Cubs, the Dusters, the Eagles, the Foxes, and the Goats. How many games will be played in all?
Your Task With your partner, solve the problem I assign to you by creating a sensory image. Be neat, thorough, and concise. Be ready to share your image and solution with the class! If you finish before we’re ready to present, begin working on the other problems.
Exit Slip On an index card, answer the following question: How can creating a sensory image help you to solve problems?