Question

Mr. Toledo keeps chickens in his backyard. He has a chicken pen with a 48 square foot floor.




What are all the possible dimensions of this chicken pen if it has to be rectangular and only uses whole foot measurements?

Answer 1

Answer:

Introduce the problem to the class. Have them consider how they might approach it.

Let the class investigate the problem in any way that they want. Make string available to those who want to model the situation.

To use a table they will have to find some equations. Give help with this as appropriate.

Check on group progress as they work. Encourage them to set up equations and reduce the number of dependent variables to one.

If a number of students are struggling, a brainstorming session may help.

Share and discuss the students’ answers. Have them to write up their work, making sure that they have carefully explained their arguments.

Encourage students to a