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Use the age-old Traveling Salesman Problem to introduce Hamilton circuits to your young travelers. Individuals then plan an efficient route to visit all the places they want to go.
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Instructional Ideas
- Find a diagram of the actual Traveling Salesman Problem to use in class
Classroom Considerations
- Requires basic knowledge of graph theory and matrix notation to complete the activity
- Rulers are listed as required, but not they aren't necessary
Pros
- The activity makes the Traveling Salesman Problem relevant to pupils' own lives
- A comprehensive teacher's guide is provided, as well as student worksheets and answer keys
Cons
- The activity is aligned to N-Q.2, but this alignment is questionable