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.

Concepts

graphs, edges, graph theory, combinations

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Additional Tags

math

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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
• Resource downloads as an editable copy

Cons

• None