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Standard POW Write-Up. POW 17 Cutting the Pie. Problem Statement . Restate the problem In your “own words” So that someone who had NOT done the problem could understand. Process. Answer the following: How did you get started? What approaches did you try? Where did you get stuck?
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Standard POW Write-Up POW 17 Cutting the Pie
Problem Statement • Restate the problem • In your “own words” • So that someone who had NOT done the problem could understand
Process • Answer the following: • How did you get started? • What approaches did you try? • Where did you get stuck? • What drawings did you use? • Include things that didn’t work • Complete even if you didn’t find a solution
Solutions • State your solution clearly • Generalize your results if possible • If you only found a partial solution, give that • Explain how your solution is the best one possible
Evaluation • Questions to consider: • What did you learn from this POW? • How would you change the problem to improve it • Did you enjoy working on the problem? • Was the problem too easy or too hard? • Your personal reaction to the POW
Other Possible Categories • Extensions • Invent an extension or variation • Not expected to find a solution • Self Assessment • What grade do you deserve? • Why?
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