Task J Language for learning
Compare these pairs of phrases. What impact would each one have on pupil thinking?
A. 1. Find the area of a rectangle which is 6cm long x 4 cm wide
2. For an area of 24 find as many rectangles with whole number dimensions as you cm? can. How did you do it? Which dimensions give the smallest perimeter?
1. Increase 375 by 10%.
2. If you increased an amount by 10%, then decrease it by 10% what is the final percentage change?
1. Draw a graph of y 3x 4, after completing the table of values where x 1 to 6
2. Show me a point that lies on the line y 3x 4. Convince me that the graph of y-3x 4 is the same as y 3x 4. D. 1. Find the LCM of 18 and 24. 2. Why can't 48 be the LCM of 18 and 24?