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A lesson plan for grade 3 Mathematics
In this lesson, students are encouraged to discover all the combinations. Students predict the number of two-color combinations that can be made from eight colors. This activity strengthens the students’ problem-solving skills (including elimination and collection of organized data) and their ability to draw conclusions. The use of higher-level thinking skills (synthesis, analysis, and evaluations) is the overall goal.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Mathematics (2004)
Grade 3
- Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.
- Objective 4.02: Determine the number of permutations and combinations of up to three items.
