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How many different ways can a teacher organize a class into groups? In a grouping activity, learners explore the number of possible combinations of groups given different total participants and size criteria. They then make comparisons between their different calculations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Form collaborative groups to discuss and complete the task
- Modify the student handout to require learners to determine the number of possible groups with the given criteria
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have previous experience with calculating numbers of combinations with multiple possibilities
- Questions need to be reworded to assess the desired concept of combinations
Pros
- Presents a real-life scenario to assess knowledge of combinations
Cons
- Answer key does not match the student handout