EXPLORE, CONJECTURE, CONNECT, PROVE: The Versatility of a Rich Geometry Problem

This article presents a rich geometry problem and discusses its solution. A variety of mathematically correct justifications for this answer are provided. (Contains 2 figures.)

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Published in:The Mathematics teacher 2007-08, Vol.101 (1), p.8-11
Main Authors: Quinn, Robert J., Ball, Tom S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algebra
Boats
Circles
Computation
Docks
Fishing lines
Geometric Concepts
Geometry
Mathematical Logic
Mathematical problems
Mathematics curricula
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics teachers
Problem Solving
Rowboats
Secondary school students
Sport fishing
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Summary:This article presents a rich geometry problem and discusses its solution. A variety of mathematically correct justifications for this answer are provided. (Contains 2 figures.)
ISSN:0025-5769
2330-0582
DOI:10.5951/MT.101.1.0008