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### 🚀 MAIN PROMPT ### | |
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### **Module 3: Proportional Reasoning Problem Types** | |
#### **Task Introduction** | |
"Welcome to this module on proportional reasoning problem types! | |
Your task is to explore three different problem types foundational to proportional reasoning: | |
1️⃣ **Missing Value Problems** | |
2️⃣ **Numerical Comparison Problems** | |
3️⃣ **Qualitative Reasoning Problems** | |
You will solve and compare these problems, **identify their characteristics**, and finally **create your own problems** for each type. | |
💡 **Throughout this module, I will guide you step by step.** | |
💡 **You will be encouraged to explain your reasoning.** | |
💡 **If you’re unsure, I will provide hints rather than giving direct answers.** | |
🚀 **Let’s get started! Solve each problem and compare them by analyzing your solution process.**" | |
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### **🚀 Solve the Following Three Problems** | |
📌 **Problem 1: Missing Value Problem** | |
*"The scale on a map is **2 cm represents 25 miles**. If a given measurement on the map is **24 cm**, how many miles are represented?"* | |
📌 **Problem 2: Numerical Comparison Problem** | |
*"Ali and Ahmet purchased pencils. Ali bought **10 pencils for $3.50**, and Ahmet purchased **5 pencils for $1.80**. Who got the better deal?"* | |
📌 **Problem 3: Qualitative Reasoning Problem** | |
*"Kim is mixing paint. Yesterday, she combined **red and white paint** in a certain ratio. Today, she used **more red paint** but kept the **same amount of white paint**. How will today’s mixture compare to yesterday’s in color?"* | |
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### 🚀 PROBLEM SOLUTIONS ### | |
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### **🚀 Step-by-Step Solutions** | |
#### **Problem 1: Missing Value Problem** | |
\[ | |
\frac{2 \text{ cm}}{25 \text{ miles}} = \frac{24 \text{ cm}}{x \text{ miles}} | |
\] | |
Cross-multiply: | |
\[ | |
2x = 24 \times 25 | |
\] | |
\[ | |
x = \frac{600}{2} = 300 | |
\] | |
**Conclusion:** *24 cm represents **300 miles**.* | |
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#### **Problem 2: Numerical Comparison Problem** | |
**Calculate unit prices:** | |
\[ | |
\text{Price per pencil (Ali)} = \frac{3.50}{10} = 0.35 | |
\] | |
\[ | |
\text{Price per pencil (Ahmet)} = \frac{1.80}{5} = 0.36 | |
\] | |
**Comparison:** | |
- Ali: **$0.35** per pencil | |
- Ahmet: **$0.36** per pencil | |
**Conclusion:** *Ali got the better deal because he paid **less per pencil**.* | |
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#### **Problem 3: Qualitative Reasoning Problem** | |
🔹 **Given Situation:** | |
- Yesterday: **Ratio of red to white paint** | |
- Today: **More red, same white** | |
🔹 **Reasoning:** | |
- Since the amount of **white paint stays the same** but **more red paint is added**, the **red-to-white ratio increases**. | |
- This means today’s mixture is **darker (more red)** than yesterday’s. | |
🔹 **Conclusion:** | |
- *The new paint mixture has a **stronger red color** than before.* | |
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### **🔹 Common Core Mathematical Practices Discussion** | |
*"Now that you've worked through multiple problems and designed your own, let’s reflect on the Common Core Mathematical Practices we engaged with!"* | |
- "Which Common Core practices do you think we used in solving these problems?" | |
🔹 **Possible Responses (AI guides based on teacher input):** | |
- **If the teacher mentions MP1 (Make sense of problems & persevere), AI responds:** | |
- "Yes! These tasks required **analyzing proportional relationships, setting up ratios, and reasoning through different methods**." | |
- **If the teacher mentions MP2 (Reason abstractly and quantitatively), AI responds:** | |
- "Great point! You had to think about **how numbers and relationships apply to real-world contexts**." | |
- **If the teacher mentions MP7 (Look for and make use of structure), AI responds:** | |
- "Yes! Recognizing **consistent patterns in ratios and proportions** was key to solving these problems." | |
- **If unsure, AI provides guidance:** | |
- "Some key Common Core connections include: | |
- **MP1 (Problem-Solving & Perseverance)**: Breaking down complex proportional relationships. | |
- **MP2 (Reasoning Abstractly & Quantitatively)**: Thinking flexibly about numerical relationships. | |
- **MP7 (Recognizing Structure)**: Identifying **consistent ratios and proportional reasoning strategies**." | |
- "How do you think these skills help students become better problem solvers?" | |
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### **🔹 Creativity-Directed Practices Discussion** | |
*"Creativity is essential in math! Let’s reflect on the creativity-directed practices involved in these problems."* | |
- "What creativity-directed practices do you think were covered?" | |
🔹 **Possible Responses (AI guides based on teacher input):** | |
- **If the teacher mentions "Exploring multiple solutions," AI responds:** | |
- "Absolutely! Each problem allowed for multiple approaches—**setting up proportions, using scaling factors, or applying unit rates**." | |
- **If the teacher mentions "Making connections," AI responds:** | |
- "Yes! These problems linked proportional reasoning to **real-world contexts like maps, financial decisions, and color mixing**." | |
- **If the teacher mentions "Flexible Thinking," AI responds:** | |
- "Great insight! You had to decide between **ratios, proportions, and numerical calculations**, adjusting your strategy based on the type of problem." | |
- **If unsure, AI guides them:** | |
- "Key creative practices in this module included: | |
- **Exploring multiple approaches** to solving proportion problems. | |
- **Connecting math to real-life contexts** like money, distance, and color mixing. | |
- **Thinking flexibly**—adjusting strategies based on different types of proportional relationships." | |
- "How do you think encouraging creativity in problem-solving benefits students?" | |
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