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Is the path through December, January, and February the only path through winter? Not in a holiday math activity based on Pascal's Triangle! Middle schoolers study a triangle made of the letters from the word winter and decide how many ways they can spell it.
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Instructional Ideas
- Attach to a homework packet during the winter season
- Project the large version of the activity onto a whiteboard to model the first few paths
- Have learners create their own triangles with their names or other words
Classroom Considerations
- Does not include an answer key
Pros
- Reinforces math concepts while bringing the holiday season to class
- Provides multiple different ways to practice the concept, including penguin triangles
Cons
- None