Modeling: Having Kittens

Cats can't add, but they do multiply! Determine the number of descendants of a single cat given specific facts about cats and kittens. The instructional activity focuses on developing strategies for problem solving using both individual and group work. Included in the detailed lesson plan are ways to assess student responses, facilitate further progress, and compare different approaches. This could be a good lead-in instructional activity for comparing exponential and linear growth.