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The Problem-Solving Classroom: The Teacher's Role

This sequence of tasks, part of our feature The Problem-solving Classroom, offers an approach to teaching mathematics that exemplifies a model of 'exporation, codification, consolidation' (Ruthven, 1989).  For more information, please see the article included in the above feature.
Domino sets
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Domino sets

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
filled star empty star empty star
How do you know if your set of dominoes is complete?
Amy's Dominoes
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Amy's Dominoes

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
filled star filled star empty star
Amy has a box containing domino pieces but she does not think it is a complete set. Which of her domino pieces are missing?