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Directions: The following are some of the Math Madness Challenges offered in
class. It is my hope that kids will learn math concepts and develop the math skills
necessary to be true mathematicians. These skills include the ability to reason and
work through challenges with perseverance and confidence. These are the true
skills of mathematicians. Please review the rubric in the math section of the
website. Enjoy!
#1 Interference
Two artificial satellites are in orbits that pass directly over your school. When they
are both directly over your school, they cause interference with your school's
telecommunications reception. One satellite makes one revolution around the
Earth every 20 hrs, and the other makes one revolution around the Earth every 30
hrs. At 8:00 a.m. on December 3rd, they were both directly over your school.
When (date and time) should you expect the next problem with your school's
telecommunication system. Remember to fully explain your reasoning. Identify
math concepts when appropriate. See rubric for details.
#6 Missing Multiplication
In the following problem, the value of "b," "c," "d," and "e" are missing digits
rather than variables as usual that are multiplied. Find the missing digits, (4b)(56)
= 2de2. The kids know how this was written on the board with missing boxes.
#7 Matchstick Problem
Jonathan created the following pattern from matchsticks.
How many matchsticks are used to create the 5th element in the series? the 10th
element? the nth element? (Hint: For the nth element, create an equation.)
#9 Sister Problem
Shirley is 21 years older than Laura. In six years, Shirley will be twice as old as
Laura. How old are they now?
#10 Number Pyramid