Open+Ended+Tasks+in+Maths

Children's Literature can also be as a stimulus for thinking and open ended investigations in Maths.

There are some wonderful picture books which offer unique opportunities to stimulate children's sense of wonder about number and develop their own mathematical inquiries.

Below is a selection of books on my own shelf which I think kids would love.Each of these quirky picture books offers many exciting 'jumping off' points for stimulating mathematical investigations which will engage your students in mathematical thinking and discussion.

BTW If you try any of these with your class I'd love you to share the "story" of the student response and even some worksamples from their investigations.

More Open Investigations
Perhaps you could try a problem from the nRich site such as the Noah's Ark problem. Try introducing a THINK BOARD to assist students with representing their understanding in different ways to support their investigation.



Or use the book 365 Penguins and pose some crazy penguin problems