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This Red Dots, Blue Dots assessment also includes:
Count the connections between dots. Young mathematicians come up with a method to determine the number of connections between pairs of dots. The assessment leads the class to determine the connections they can make when groups are connected.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide a brief overview of permutations and combinations
- Give pupils paper and colored pencils to draw the scenarios
Classroom Considerations
- Class members should be familiar with vertex-edge graphs
Pros
- Includes an open-ended question where there are many correct answers
- The rubric is designed around mathematical processes, not questions
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