Being accurate is important but there were a few more valuable lessons to be learned from this project.
1) Seeing shapes from another perspective
2) Learning from your partner
3) Exploring various problem solving strategies
4) Learning from your mistakes
5) Communicating with your partner
6) Reflecting with your written word
7) Learning the universal MLA writing format
8) Following directions
9) Planning ahead with deadlines
10) Challenging yourself
11) Asking questions such as "Are we sure we are done?"
12) Analyzing the effects and dynamics of responsibility vs. leadership vs. age vs. family
13) Choosing to have fun with a challenge
14) Asking, "How would I teach this to another?"
15) Thinking through the details
16) Seeing the bigger picture
17) Keep an open mind
18) Being patient
19) Share ideas
20) ?????
I am so proud after reading your papers. Most of you got so much out of something relatively simple such as counting a bunch of squares.
For your entertainment, watch the following video to see a solution. Enjoy
Please e-mail what else you learned which is not listed above. I'm sure we can add a dozen more lessons from this project.
